The phrase is old-timey, quaint, but highly relevant when used on a very few automobiles. In this case, calling the 2014 Lexus ES 300h "one fine automobile" is the most succinct way we can muster to summarize this beautiful car. Specs: Manufac...

On today's podcast episode the topic is My First Car, well at least our first cars.  Aaron Turpen and Adam Yamada-Hanff talk about their first cars and the stories behind them. For Aaron it was a Toyota Corolla that got him anywhere he wanted to go, ev

Whether someone should drive or buy a Manual vs Automatic is one of the most hotly debated topics among auto enthusiasts and gearheads.  Purist declare that nothing can be better than shifting gears and the way it feels.  Normal people that don't care

The 2014 Nissan Versa Note is the company's first major model update to the best-selling Versa, creating a slightly new version of the already popular compact car. This five-door hatch has slightly larger dimensions allowing for a better interior experien

The 2014 Nissan Titan Pro-4X is a big, beastly pickup truck that is still focused on the roots of what makes a truck. It contains none of the high-end comforts of most of the competition, outside of a goodly array of electronics. The aging Titan is, in.

We're back!  That's right, the CarNewsCafe Podcast is back in action and better than ever.  We have a faster production timeline now as we are using a new system of recording our podcasts.  (Ok, this basically means using Google Hangouts on Air.) The

The 2014 Ram 1500 ProMaster Cargo is Ram Truck's replacement for the Sprinter they built using Mercedes-Benz designs. Based on the Fiat Ducato, the ProMaster is designed with the cargo area as the primary concern, with several industry bests and thoughtf

Fifteen years after creating the segment, the 2014 Toyota Highlander is still at the top of its game. After a week in this well-considered crossover, we found the Highlander to be one of the most family-friendly machines you can buy, fulfilling all of ...

In a world full of sports cars, muscle cars, pony cars, and any of a number of other descriptions meant to evoke power and performance, there are few vehicles which call themselves "luxury sport sedans" and actually mean it. The 2014 Lexus IS350 F-Sport s

Few things can beat driving around in the late spring and early summer in a hot new convertible. When it's also luxurious and fun to drive, those are bonuses. This describes the 2014 Lexus IS350 Convertible. It's hot, fun, and luxurious. The F-Sport monik