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:

Ford Sharpens its Focus for 2012 November 25, 2011
"The new Focus demonstrates how Ford can scale to meet the universal needs of worldwide customers."
Super 8 A Shining Example of Why DVD Owners Should Go Blu-ray November 25, 2011
A delicious evening in the home theater!
Cayenne Adds Flavor to the Hybrid Market November 12, 2011
Porsche Cayenne S Hybrid
Livio Makes Old Cars New, while Verbatim Mouse Comforts Tired Paws November 12, 2011
It's a simple, elegant and reasonably inexpensive solution for upgrading your vehicle's connectivity without major retrofitting.
Orb Audio Mini-System Fits Music to a “T” November 5, 2011
This was my first kick at a Class T amp, though I'd heard of them in the past, and I have to admit that, its limitations aside, I was quite impressed.
Koreans Rule at Canadian Car of the Year TestFest November 5, 2011
All this quality iron proves once again that this is a great time to be a car consumer, and a car nut!
Panasonic 3D Home Theater, Camcorder, a Real Blast October 18, 2011
Full marks for the HDC-TM900 camcorder and the TC-P50GT30 plasma. Both are excellent products that perform their anointed tasks beautifully.
KIA Sportage Offers Power, Value October 18, 2011
The KIA Sportage starts at $18,500 U.S./$23,645 Canadian. The SX AWD starts at $28,400 U.S./$36,995 Canadian.
Honda Civic Coupe – Manual Dexterity October 8, 2011
However you slice it, the 2012 Civic coupe is certainly a safe bet for consumers, and it continues Honda's tradition of offering an excellent car for the money.
Crestron Offers “Procise” Audio Solutions October 8, 2011
I can say, safely, that this foray into home theater audio is a fine one indeed.
Carrera GTS – Upping the 911’s Naturally-aspirated Ante October 2, 2011
The Carerra GTS Cabriolet is a wonderful car to drive. It would probably be even better to own
“Dumbo” Flies onto Blu-ray October 2, 2011
A timeless classic, a "coming of age" film that has spoken to generations.
Ford Hones its Edge for 2011 September 25, 2011
The Ford Edge starts at $27,640 U.S./$26,499 Canadian. The Limited starts at $35,625 U.S./$34,661 Canadian and the Sport's entry level price is $37,800 U.S./$39,734.
Bose Enters Bluetooth Speaker Market with a Flourish September 25, 2011
SoundLink can be paired with up to six separate devices at a time, another very handy feature considering the proliferation of such devices in many homes these days.
New Elantra Leaves Reviewer Elated September 17, 2011
The Elantra sure seems like yet another winner from Hyundai.
Reference Recordings Offer Quality Sound for Audiophiles September 17, 2011
Tunes suddenly became more portable and convenient than ever.
Leader International Gives its Impression of a Tablet September 9, 2011
Serious flaws in the original iPad
Ford Fusion Hybrid Seductive Temptation for the Hybrid-averse September 9, 2011
The Fusion hybrid starts at $29,395 U.S./ $31,684 Canadian.
Top Gear Season 16 on Blu-ray disc August 11, 2011
Top Gear stands out as not only a terrific car show, but a show entertaining enough to keep the interest of people other than "petrol heads."
Honda Civic 2012 – A New Generation Joins a Crowded Market August 11, 2011
Honda has chosen to play it safe with this latest iteration rather than push the envelope.
Mercedes-Benz’ Slick new SLK July 23, 2011
2012 SLK 350 balances luxury, convenience and sport very well and I think the folk behind the three pointed star have a real winner on its hands
Olympus Voice Recorder Offers Three Microphones, Expandable Storage July 23, 2011
A powerful tool for those looking to make quality recordings away from home
Livio and Verbatim Make Car Tunes More Flexible July 16, 2011
At $60, Carmen is a neat and cheap way to turn an old car like my Q into a modern mobile music player
Chrysler 200 – Little Big Car July 16, 2011
The Chrysler 200 LX starts at $19,245 U.S./$17,995 Canadian.
The Lord of the Rings Extended Editions – Error Correction July 9, 2011
This is definitely a set LOTR, and Blu-ray, fans will want to own.
Mazda’s Fun Fours – SPEED3 and MX-5 July 9, 2011
The MAZDASPEED3 starts at about $23,700 U.S./$29,700 Canadian. Talk about cheap thrills.
Acer Iconia Tab – iPad Competitor with a Familiar Face July 2, 2011
At a suggested price of $619, the Acer W500 is priced reasonably for what you're getting.
Kia Optima a Real Deal July 2, 2011
The Kia Optima may be on its way to becoming one of my choices for most interesting cars of the year.
Subaru Legacy, Nissan Rogue – Affordable All-wheel Drive June 25, 2011
Are other crossover SUV's "Palin'" in comparison to the Nissan Rogue? Probably not, but never let it be said that I won't walk a mile to make a bad pun.
Samsung Galaxy Tab – an iPad Killer? - And Scuplteo’s Mini-Me Statues - Micro Yourself! June 25, 2011
It appears Samsung may be onto something with this iPad competitor.