Jim Bray, CFP Automotive Editor

Pristine Pinocchio A Puppet Master on Blu-ray

Walt Disney Studios has released another excellent example of the Blu-ray disc format that's a perfect illustration of all that's great about the high definition disc.

JBL Goes Wireless – While Audio Technica Fights Noise

A surround sound system is best if you want to recreate the whole theatrical experience at home, but stringing the wires for the surround speakers can be a real pain in the buttocks.

Entry Level Honda a Good Fit

Newly redesigned for 2009, Honda's entry level Fit is a wonderful little car, an excellent choice for people looking to buy in this market niche.

Ford F-150 Vs. Dodge Ram – Head to Head Haulers

Big and brawny, with plenty of towing and hauling capability, the latest generations of full size pickup trucks are the most capable and sophisticated yet.

SnorePro – Peace in the Bedroom at Last?

I don't snore. I may have snored in the past, but I don't now.

Chevy Crosses Over Big Time with Traverse

If the Chevy Traverse is any indication, General Motors has the potential for a rosy future if the financial Sword of Damocles can be removed from over it.

Shiftless? Porsche Creates a 911 Just For You!

Few would argue that Porsche's 911 Carrera is a classic. For more than forty years it has been a benchmark sports car, a seemingly timeless style that, thanks to constant refinement and updating, still inspires lust.

ZVOX - Home Theater Sound Without a Home Theater

There's nothing like a large, high powered surround sound audio system for the ultimate in home theater enjoyment. If you're into such things.

Big Lexus SUV Ups Its Own Ante for 2009

The Lexus LX 570 is the latest iteration of a vehicle that really began life decades ago as the Toyota Land Cruiser wagon – a fine vehicle then and today. The current version features a bigger and more powerful engine, more interior volume, more technology and more luxury appointments than you can shake a stick at.

Blu-ray Forges Ahead with Music Releases

Blu-ray isn't just great for movies and TV shows. Thanks to its high resolution audio capabilities, it's also perfect for music, whether videos of concerts or audio-only recordings.

Magix Music Maker Helps You Make Magical Music

Thanks to computers there’s little, if anything, that once was done in professional environments that can’t now be done in the home studio or office, and this is opening up new opportunities - and new challenges - for creative people.

Subaru Impreza WRX – Turbocharged Fun

Subarus seem to grow on you. At least, that's been my experience when reviewing some of their models. While I liked the Forester immediately (and still do), when I drove the new Legacy last year it took a while for me to warm up to it.

Acura RDX Vs. Mazda CX-7 – a Head to head Matchup

Or perhaps more accurately, which of these popular SUV's turned my crank the most after spending back-to-back weeks with them: the Acura RDX or Mazda CX-7?

Movie Studios Offer Consumers Win-Win Way to go Blu-ray

It looks as if there may be an outbreak of consumer-friendly common sense coming from a couple of the big Hollywood studios.

Mazda 5: A little Van with a little “Zoom-Zoom”

Other than some tweaking of options, Mazda’s little six seater hasn't changed much for 2009 – and that may be 'cause this miniature minivan didn't need much changing anyway.

Panasonic Blu-ray Player Makes HD Discs Look Great

If you have a high definition TV and want to exploit it to its best, Blu-ray is the way to go.

Porsche Boxster RS 60 – no “Bore Us” with this Spyder

How do you make a terrific sports car even more terrific?

Could “Smart Cards” Replace Blu-rays?

Blu-ray is starting to become mainstream, thanks to lower player prices and increasing numbers of titles on store shelves. And it'll undoubtedly have a few years in the sunshine, just as DVD did.

USB Microphone Helps Podcasts Sound Great – and more!

A microphone is a microphone, right? It takes your voice and sends it either to some kind of amplifier, or lets you capture your voice into your computer. Straightforward.

VW “Dodges” Minivan Market

From the company whose microbus became legendary among travelers and hippies comes the 2009 Routan, Volkswagen's first honest-to-goodness "garden variety" minivan.