Jim Bray, CFP Automotive Editor

Dodge Dakota Deigns to Drink Differently

Talk about making a fuel of yourself. The Dodge Dakota midsized pickup is a heavy duty beast that for 2008 is capable of driving right past the gas pump – and straight to the ethanol one.

Chevrolet Crafts a Winner with New Malibu

Its name has been around for decades, but it seems like decades since the Malibu moniker was applied to a really interesting and compelling car. But it has now: Chevy's Malibu is a car that deserves respect.

Will Changing Technology Rain on Blu-ray’s Parade?


Now that the high definition disc war is over, will Blu-ray have a long and happy life in the living rooms and home theaters of consumers worldwide?

Porsche Cayenne Turbo and Lexus LX 570 – Awesome, Times Two

They're big, brawny and luxurious – and can go nearly anywhere. But are they any good? Well of course they are – this is high end stuff!

Lexus GS 450h – No Slowpoke Hybrid, this!

Love may not be quite as wonderful the second time around. But it's still pretty good!

New “Baby Benz” Blends Luxury, Comfort and Technology

Mercedes-Benz' C class is the most affordable of the German carmaker's sedan line, but that doesn't mean it feels like an entry level vehicle. It is, after all, a Mercedes. And that means even its lower end cars are upper echelon in the grand scheme of things. So it is with the new C.

Reborn 2009 Toyota Corolla Still Screams “Value”

It has an all-new body, more room inside, and many other upgrades, but at heart it's still a Toyota Corolla. And that should please millions of people.

Rotel Preamp/Processor HD, Blu-ray Capable

With high definition TV and discs wriggling their way into the hearts of audio and videophiles, audio manufacturers are now offering the ability to play back these next generation home theater technologies in their full HD glory.

Cable Monster Diversifies, Upgrades its Offerings

What do you do when you're a leading audio/video cable company in an era when many of your products are being made obsolete by technological change?

Thirsty Light Takes Worry out of Plant Watering

Do you have a habit of killing your house plants because you forget to water them?

Small Scanners Ideal For the Road or Home Office

Remember when owning a scanner meant you either had a big, flat behemoth on your desktop, or a tiny handheld device that would only give good results if you could keep your hands absolutely "shake-free" while scanning?

Is Sporty New Coupe the “Altima-te” Nissan?

Take a popular mid-sized sedan, weld two doors shut and what do you get?

New HD PVR Ups Bell ExpressVu’s Service, Again

High definition TV is hot, with channels and providers falling all over themselves to offer HD programming to snag viewers and subscribers.

The 2008 CTS – Cadillac’s Terrific Sedan

Remember when calling something "The Cadillac of (whatever)" really meant something? Those days may be dawning again, if the new Cadillac CTS is any indication.

SIRIUS Sportster, Boombox Contribute to Serious Listening

Satellite radio is a wonderful innovation for people who are tired of the "Same old same old" of most terrestrial broadcasting.

Need Affordable Headphones? You OTTO Check These Out

They may make you deaf if you misuse them, but headphones can also have real benefits in a variety of situations.

Audi A6 V8 – Another Seductive Sedan

It's another one hit out of the park for Audi and its A6.

Hybrid Highlander Flings Gas Pumps Away

Toyota's revamped 2008 Highlander is a nice "crossover," kind of like a stretched RAV4. It's comfortable, well-built and with plenty of features. But it's also quite big, with three rows of seating available and plenty of room for hauling your stuff.

Affordable Color Laser for the Home/Office? Oh, Brother!

A general trend with things technological is that prices and sizes drop and capabilities increase. So it is with color laser printers, which have gone from stratospheric hulks accessible only to large corporations, to much more manageable sizes and prices that nearly any home office can handle.

Home Entertainment Becomes a “Servers” Industry

Prepare for your electronics to be assimilated.