Category Archives: Car Reviews

Citroen C3 – Video Review

You’ve got to love a Citroen for their quirkiness and Galic charm and the new Citroen C3 is no exception.

Already reviewed alongside it’s main rivals on these pages, here’s Car Indicators’ full video review of this charming city car – The first of many more video reviews to come. We’re learning as we go . . . enjoy!

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Mazda CX-5 SE-L Nav SKYACTIV-D 150ps 2WD – Car Review

IF you like your mid-sized SUVs to feel sporty as well as spacious then you need to take a look at the new Mazda CX-5.

Although similar in size to the previous model with no improvement in interior space, you’ll find that irrelevant as the earlier model was generously proportioned anyway and had most rivals beaten for space.

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Lexus GS 450h Premier – Car Review

LEXUS don’t do the obvious. If they did then their 4-door executive saloon would have a powerful diesel engine fitted upfront, say like BMW, Audi, Jaguar or Mercedes. But no, Lexus do things differently and therefore you’ll find the Lexus GS utilises a petrol engine which is backed-up by a powerful electric motor.

Yep, hybrid is the way to go … Read the rest

Fiesta, Micra, Swift and C3 multi-car Review

Pretenders to the Throne . . .

If you’re in the market for a new small car – or super-mini as we’re referring to them these days – then you’ve never been more spoilt for choice.

If you were asked to name a few small cars off the top of your head you’d probably start with the best-selling of them … Read the rest

Along Came a Spider . . . or two

WHEN the lovely people at Alfa Romeo UK agreed to lend me a £60,000, factory-fresh 4C Spider for the week I was (obviously) overjoyed. So, when my brother offered me a comparison drive of his 18-year-old Alfa Spider Twin Spark – which cost him just over a grand – I was, well . . . less overjoyed.

But then it … Read the rest

Lexus LC 500h Sport Pack – Car Review

THE new Lexus LC 500 surprises on a couple of levels. First off it’s surprising that it remains virtually identical to the visually-stunning LF-LC concept car that was revealed in 2012, and secondly it’s surprising at just how accomplished this 2+2 sports coupe is to drive. Lexus really have delivered on the concept dream – and to some tune.

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Lexus LC 500h Sports Coupe – Full review coming soon . . .

HAVE Lexus pulled off the ultimate sports coupe with the new LC 500h?

It certainly looks the part – and on paper has the figures to match with 0-60mph in 4.7 seconds, a top speed of 155mph and sublime handling with the option of 4-wheel-steer.

But have Lexus compromised on the sporting credentials to maintain their luxury-car status or is … Read the rest

Audi Q5 2.0 TFSI Quattro – Car Review

THE new Audi Q5, in true Audi fashion, doesn’t look a great deal different from the old Audi Q5 which I’m sure doesn’t worry the Audi accountants very much as the Q5 has always sold well for Audi.

It is different though – for a start it’s lighter than the older version by around 90kg, is a little more accommodating … Read the rest

McLaren 570S Spider – First Drive

IF Bruce Wayne invited you down to Wayne Manor to test drive his new Batmobile you’d be crazy not to accept, right?

Okay, it’s never going to happen – on account of Batman not actually existing – but what actually did happen is that Wayne Bruce invited me down to Hoar Cross Hall in Burton-on-Trent to test drive the new … Read the rest

Skoda vRS Estate 180PS TDI DSG – Car Review

THE Skoda Octavia vRS hatchback has always been a favourite with those wanting to experience some sporting thrills while unwilling to sacrifice any practicality. After all, having a family shouldn’t mean you need to wave goodbye to driving pleasure.

And if that family includes a dog there is always the Octavia vRS Estate. I say “a dog” but it could … Read the rest