Jim Bray, CFP Automotive Editor

Jim publishes TechnoFile Magazine. Jim is an affiliate with the Automobile Journalists Association of Canada and his careers have included journalist, technology retailer, video store pioneer, and syndicated columnist; he does a biweekly column on CBC Radio One's The Business Network.

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Amistad and Honeymooners offer fascinating time capsules of Americana May 8, 2014
If you want to see The Honeymooners as it was meant to be, you can't go wrong with this Blu-ray set
Abco Tech brings tunes to the tub while the Snugg keeps your iPad Air cozy May 1, 2014
A couple of products that may be right up your alley: Bose SoundLink Mini, Tunes for the tub, Abco Tech's Waterproof Wireless Bluetooth Shower Speaker
Toyota upgrades its Highlander gas and hybrid SUV May 1, 2014
For people who enjoy the drive as much as they want efficiency and reliability. That's wonderful to see!
Mighty Panamera 4S a nice way to get around April 10, 2014
The Panamera 4S starts at $112,500 Canadian and for that you're getting a lot of car
Snake and Mongoo$e Blu-ray profiles fast friends April 10, 2014
Snake and Mongoo$e is a movie many people might miss because it wasn't a huge and hugely hyped film that set Hollywood abuzz
New BMW X5 actively sports its utility March 20, 2014
The X5 xDrive 35i starts at $62,990
BenQ projector a bright solution to small home theater spaces March 20, 2014
The projector offers big capabilities for that small price and even smaller footprint (the whole unit is about one quarter the size of my admitted much more high end projector)
Toyota and Lexus offer interesting choices in entry level editions March 13, 2014
The Lexus CT 200h starts at $30,950 Canadian, which seems like a pretty decent price for what you get
Gran Turismo 6 a reasonable but not revolutionary upgrade March 13, 2014
Good practice for real life even if it falls short of being a true "virtual reality."
Cecil B. DeMille’s “epic” Samson and Delilah doesn’t bring the Blu-ray house down March 6, 2014
Victor Mature, Hedy Lamarr
Nissan Altima: efficient, powerful family sedan March 6, 2014
The Nissan Altima competes in a crowded segment that's full of good vehicles
BMW 435i xDrive - ultimate driving but ultimately annoying February 27, 2014
However you badge it, the 435i is a fantastic car to drive
OPPO Digital upping its own ante with new products February 27, 2014
An "ear opening" experience
Toyota Corolla S - a new game for 2014 February 20, 2014
The 2014 Toyota Corolla starts at $18,300 for the base CE trim level. The S starts at $19,215, while the ECO Premium CVT starts at $22,250.
ZAGG, iHome help keep your iPad Air safe, productive February 20, 2014
The ZAGGkeys is probably the most flexible, unless you want to get the iPad Air in and out, in which case it gives up a lot of its advantage to the iHome.
Google, Sony smart phones a real alternative to Apple February 13, 2014
Nexus 5, iPhone
Two great Toyota, Lexus sedans soldier on with few changes for 2014 February 13, 2014
An IT guy gives relevant computer buying advice February 7, 2014
Don't worry excessively about minor differences between Computer A versus Computer B: go for the one that, everything being equal, offers the best deal.
Hyundai Tucson soldiers on as a solid small SUV choice February 7, 2014
Even though the Tucson isn't all new, Hyundai hasn't been standing still while the other manufacturers took aim at it
Rush speeds onto Blu-ray January 30, 2014
The latest Ron Howard film
Porsche Cayenne Turbo S – Power Player January 30, 2014
Porsche's Cayenne, in any of its many incarnations, is an awesome SUV
Zik; speeCup offer very different Bluetooth solutions January 23, 2014
If the idea of an all-in-one device like this turns your crank, you should probably check out the speeCup
Mercedes-Benz E250 Bluetec boasts diesel economy and torque January 23, 2014
Overall quite attractive and classy - as a Mercedes should be! It's even a bit sportier looking
Call of Duty Ghosts - a new entry in an old FPS franchise January 16, 2014
A dynamic game that ups the ante of the existing Call of Duty franchise well
2014 Jeep Cherokee: ‘Modern aerodynamics meet Jeep heritage’ January 16, 2014
I never expected to like this Cherokee nearly as much as I did, so kudos to Jeep, Chrysler and/or Fiat - whoever's responsible for this excellent entry into a crowded field
Strauss comes alive with new Reference Recording January 9, 2014
Canon Pixma prints wirelessly, but not inklessly
Honda builds a hybrid Accord that doesn’t suck to drive! January 9, 2014
Honda has created one of the nicer mainstream hybrids with this new Accord version of the species
Lapdawg holds tablets high, while EC-BC carries just about everything December 12, 2013
A marvel of flexibility as well as being a heckuva conversation piece!
TechnoFile’s Car of the Year: 2014 Mazda 3 Sport December 12, 2013
An excellent car that looks, feels and drives as if it were priced higher than it is
Porsche Cayman S and 911 C4S - S is for sublime December 5, 2013
Porsche threw a monkey wrench into the mix a few years back