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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Paramount’s Titanic and Indiana Jones make for fine Blu-rays September 29, 2012
It's good stuff, and well worth seeing. And there's enough new stuff to sweeten the deal
Titanic “Ghosts” a nice companion to Cameron’s epic Oscar-winner September 14, 2012
Ghosts of the Abyss
Scion FR-S: the poor person’s Porsche? September 14, 2012
Well done, Toyota. It looks like you're taking driving enjoyment seriously again
Mitsubishi Lancer a reasonable ride August 31, 2012
It's a nice car, fun to drive and priced well
New fuel economy targets mean higher car prices August 31, 2012
The law of unintended consequences
Porsche Panamera S Hybrid: electrifying grand tourer August 25, 2012
It's all Porsche inside – and under the hood – and that is definitely a fine thing
Adobe’s Creative Suite CS6 a powerful package August 25, 2012
Adobe's Master Collection
Netflix: the electric car of home entertainment? August 17, 2012
A dynamite idea with terrific potential that's saddled currently with technology that can't do it justice.
Mercedes E 300: new entry in the E class August 17, 2012
The Mercedes-Benz E 300 starts at $57,900 Canadian.
Mazda MX-5, Toyota Venza mostly stay the course August 10, 2012
The 2012 Toyota Venza four cylinder version starts at $29,425 for the front wheel drive model and $30,875 for all wheel drive
Marilyn Monroe hits high definition August 10, 2012
Bit of a mixed bag, but with far more good than bad.
Traveling this summer? Here are some tips for taking along your tech stuff July 27, 2012
By doing this common sense stuff your travels are less likely to become travails!
Mitsubishi i-MiEV – coal, natural gas or nuclear-powered eco-saver? July 27, 2012
However you slice it, if you want to go on a trip you're out of luck until charging stations are common
Ooma – free phone service or just another telecom? July 20, 2012
Ooma could offer you a way to save some coin and still get a fully featured phone service
Subaru Impreza aims for four wheel economy July 20, 2012
A reasonably priced car that will undoubtedly appeal to Subarufionados
Honda Fit gets “Sport” and updated features for 2012 July 13, 2012
Fits start at $14,580 Canadian ($15,325 U.S); the Sport starts at $18,880 ($17,060 U.S.). In all, a pretty good price for what you get.
CorelDRAW X6 adds new power to the creative design process July 13, 2012
The product has helped me use whatever talents I have for design and layout and exploit them to the best of my abilities
Dodge surges forward with updated Charger July 6, 2012
It's still not my personal cup of tea, but I can see why people buy it
WM products let you record, monitor Internet video July 6, 2012
VideoClone
Hanoi Jane Fonda strips in high def, but better things are coming June 30, 2012
The Golden Voyage of Sinbad; The Avengers; Barbarella, Queen of the Galaxy; E.T.: the Extraterrestrial and the 50th Anniversary of Dr. No
Toyota RAV4 V6 – power and comfort in a cute ute June 8, 2012
The Canadian-built RAV4 is a very nice vehicle, comfortable and with good performance
Ghost Rider: Spirit of Vengeance on Blu-ray disc June 8, 2012
A contemporary story which involves Christianity but which doesn't insult or make fun of the religion and its practitioners. And how rare is that these days?
John Carter mars Hollywood’s bottom line, but the Blu-ray’s good June 2, 2012
The film looks and sounds great, and the Blu-ray is up to snuff
Nissan Versa has few vices June 2, 2012
While there are definitely more interesting cars out there (actually that would include most of them!), the Nissan Versa does what it claims to
Mazda CX-9 Meets Honda Pilot May 11, 2012
I could live with either, easily, but if push came to shove I'd take the Mazda's more luxurious feel, coolness and drivability over the Honda's utility
Canadian TV may get quieter after CRTC’s issuing of new rules May 11, 2012
Yeah, run to the government for a solution. That's the Canadian way.
ES 350 a cushy, comfortable cruiser April 27, 2012
It ain't cheap. But it is nice, if you're looking for an unassuming but comfortable and efficient vehicle to carry you around.
The incredible shrinking writer updates his progress April 27, 2012
"Lifestyle status" from "turtle" to "rabbit,"
Impossible missions hit Blu-ray April 20, 2012
Mission: Impossible – Ghost Protocol and We Bought a Zoo
Kia Rio ups the entry level bar April 20, 2012
Won't set the world on fire with brute acceleration, but who in his right mind would buy a Kia Rio expecting to race it stock?