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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Most Recent Articles by Jim Bray, CFP Automotive Editor:

Bose QC 20 ups the noise cancelling ante while downing its size December 5, 2013
The Bose Quiet Comfort 20 noise cancelling ear buds retail for $329.95 Canadian
Ford Fiesta ST and Honda Civic Coupe: small cars of varying fun factor November 28, 2013
Hot hatch incarnate, Civic Pride
New Parmount Blu-rays: Cosby’s comedy for curmudgeons and new Trek TV November 28, 2013
Bill Cosby…far from finished, Star Trek the Next Generation
Prius V an insomniac’s savior November 21, 2013
The Prius V represents the worst things about hybrids. It's an absolute bore to drive, with the performance and handling of a riding lawn mower
2 Guns a Blu-ray buddy blast November 21, 2013
Well worth your while as long as you don't shrink at the sight of violence
Kia tweaks the Sorento SUV November 14, 2013
The 2014 Kia Sorento starts at $28,360 Canadian (according to Kia Canada's website) for the front wheel drive, four cylinder version
Acer and Samsung create big touch screen devices for home and away November 14, 2013
If you need a smart phone that can act as either device in a pinch, the Galaxy Mega might be worth checking out
Under the dome, now on Blu-ray, goes under the bus November 7, 2013
TV series adaptation of Stephen King's novel
Jaguar XKR a real snarling beast November 7, 2013
The mighty Jaguar XKR starts at $116,125.
TestFest ferrets out the best of the 2014’s October 31, 2013
Quite a broad selection, indeed - something for everyone
New Acura flagship can give drivers “P-AWS” October 17, 2013
The 2014 Acura MDX starts at $49,990, which Acura says is $3,260 less than the 2013 model.
Bose shows its “sound touch” on the market’s pulse with new Wi-Fi systems October 17, 2013
The SoundTouch-enabled Wave music system will be available in early December for $649
Hyundai stretching things with the Santa Fe XL October 10, 2013
The Hyundai Santa Fe XL starts at $29,999 for the base, front wheel drive model, which seems like a pretty good deal for what you get
Rogers Media thinks its Next Issue Media is a better mousetrap for catching eyes online October 10, 2013
Will this be the better mousetrap to get people engaged in Rogers and its partners' online content?
Mini Countryman a mad ride September 27, 2013
A strange beast, kind of a hybrid functionally, if not technologically
2014 Lexus IS 250: all it needs is a TARDIS (and power) September 27, 2013
The 2014 Lexus IS starts at $37,300, which is pretty good as long as you aren't looking to peel away from stop lights
Kia crafts a fine flagship with Cadenza September 20, 2013
It's hard to argue against the Kia Cadenza's combination of size, performance, luxury and equipment for the price.
Actiontec brings wireless HD to homes September 20, 2013
MyWirelessTV sells for about $230. Extra units can be purchased separately, for about $130 each
BMW X1 xDrive35i – a powerful, un-SUV-like ride September 12, 2013
A "crossover" that feels a lot like the kind of "ultimate driving machine"
Star Trek franchise descends into Darkness with new Blu-rays September 12, 2013
As flawed as Star Trek Into Darkness is, it's still well worth a watch and a place in your library.
Bose SoundLink Mini: biggish sound, little box August 22, 2013
At $330, the SoundLink is more expensive than a lot of Bluetooth portable speakers, some of which can be had for $50 or less
Ford’s Fusion Energi sips gas, gulps electricity August 22, 2013
If you have the cash to finance your gas savings up front, the Fusion Energi is a very nice car
Lexus RX 450h and Mazda MX-5 - maintaining an even strain August 16, 2013
The MX-5 will pay you back with serious fun.
Subaru Forester XT August 8, 2013
In all, the new Forester is a pretty nice ride
Kia Rondo a happy hauler August 8, 2013
The base Rondo starts at $23,360. The fully loaded EX Luxury version will set you back $33,860.
Mercedes driving course helps teach safe driving techniques – and more August 1, 2013
An exclusive and unmatched driving experience
Personal audio enhancer helps you hear in crowded situations August 1, 2013
The PAE-300 looks a lot like a portable music player, and it comes with a wireless dock whose inputs you can hook into your TV.
Cayenne duo offers surprising frugality, unsurprising fun July 22, 2013
It drives like a Porsche, which means its handling is nearly intuitive
New Samsung phones offer smart – and not so smart – performance July 22, 2013
Galaxy S4, Rugby III
Parrot, Renny devices help avoid missed calls at home and away June 27, 2013
Bluetooth is arguably one of the more important – or at least convenient – wireless innovations of the past several years