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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Will Toyota's turbo six be enough to compete with the "big three's" V8-based truck offerings?
I'd never seen Deep Impact all the way through before, but I'm glad Paramount made it possible to do so 25 years later with this new 4K disc release.
Ascents start at about $40,995 for the "Convenience" trim level and rise to a starting price of $53,995 for the "Premier". Both are competitive in the marketplace, but it seems like a lot of money just to be treated like an idiot.
Ekrin Athletics’ massage gun - aye, there’s the rub!
April 24, 2023
My wife and I like the solidity and quality of construction of the B37, and it's also very easy to use. The price seems reasonable as well, at least if you're going to use it enough to warrant the expense
Star Trek’s Next Generation films hit 4K and Blu-ray
April 14, 2023
Paramount has done a nice job with the Next Generation movies and, for better or for worse, they're worthy of the Trek universe. They're also well worth your time if you're a Trekkie.
Toyota ditches the six for the 2023 Highlander
April 7, 2023
I liked driving the new Highlander. It's pleasant, mostly, efficient and designed and constructed well. It'll probably provide owners with many years of quality motoring.
Dragonslayer soars onto Blu-ray and 4K disc
March 25, 2023
Dragonslayer on Blu-ray is well worth the time and expense if you're into this type of movie.
Next generation Honda CR-V a most worthwhile choice
March 16, 2023
This is a fairly minor criticism of what is, essentially, a terrific vehicle that's well worth your time to check out if you're in this particular market niche
Mickey Mouse’s dog gets his own streaming TV channel
March 3, 2023
Which means that, now that I'm officially weaned from Jeopardy! and a couple of other shows I used to watch before they went woke, I have other, more interesting and entertaining – and less insulting to my intelligence – choices.
Subaru Legacy a very nice vehicle to drive – unless it drives you nuts
February 19, 2023
So, if you want a vehicle that figuratively sits on your own shoulder and whispers in your ear like Grima Wormtongue, you may be right at home with the Subaru.
However you slice it, however, the new, sixth generation CR-V is a lovely vehicle, capable and attractive and undoubtedly supremely reliable. Nice job, Honda!
Are electric vehicles causing a new type of road rage?
January 23, 2023
So, suck it up, snowflakes, and learn how to get along with other people. Maybe look around before you dive into that charging spot? Perhaps these EV angst folks should start packing heat
Black Adam a flawed but watchable 4K Comic
January 15, 2023
Black Adam probably sits around the middle of the quality range of Warner's DC comics universe films
Second generation Honda HR-V a satisfying ride
January 15, 2023
Meanwhile, the 2023 Honda HR-V is an attractive and comfortable beast, with a chassis that even allows some fun
Honda Passport TrailSport is comfortable, efficient
December 17, 2022
The Honda Passport should be a fine vehicle that will give families a lot of utility for a lot of years. And that's hard to fault
New world of online streaming
Paramount releases more classic sci-fi titles on 4K disc
November 27, 2022
When Worlds Collide in the War of the Worlds package, Star Trek, Elvis Movie
Mazda ups its SUV ante while Jeep supersizes an old friend
November 19, 2022
I applaud a company that thinks it's found a niche that needs to be served and is willing to serve it
Top Gun Maverick soars onto 4K disc
November 12, 2022
Bottom line is that Top Gun Maverick is everything it should have been
New generation Toyota Tundra eschews the V8 for a gutsy turbo six
November 9, 2022
One of the best-driving trucks I've experienced.
It's kind of a mishmash of When Worlds Collide and Mars Attacks!, with a dose of "First Men in the Moon" thrown in for good measure.
Ford hopes to garner new sales with its Maverick truck
July 31, 2022
Brand-new Maverick, a pickup truck that isn't built like most other pickups
Toyota 4Runner TRD Sport ended up being the perfect vehicle for our adventure
Touching Elliot Ness
Paramount's 4K version of this classic western may not be the best 4K presentation to date, but this is definitely the best version of it that I've seen and I recommend it highly for those who may not have purchased this movie before
Toyota appears serious about offering a RAV4 for anyone looking in this niche
Acura’s RDX a lovely thing to drive
May 20, 2022
RDX is a very competitive and very compelling vehicle that will probably last you as long as you drive
Right now, my money's on Honda still being on top here, but time – and the marketplace – will tell
This is definitely the set to have if you're a Godfather fan and have the equipment for it