2017 Honda Civic Type R Archives

Honda has announced that its new Civic lineup—consisting of the Civic Sedan,… At long last, the date has arrived—the first-ever American Type R is… One very lucky (and presumably very generous) person will soon get to… The Honda Civic Type R is getting closer and closer to its… Honda is playing up the connection between…

2017 Civic Type R Established as World’s Fastest Front-Wheel-Drive Production Car at Nürburgring [VIDEO]

2017 Honda Civic Type R sets new lap record at the Nürburgring Two months… just two more months to go until people in the United States can finally buy an honest-to-god Honda Civic Type R. And though the appetites of enthusiasts are probably sufficiently whetted, the Type R just racked up yet another accomplishment ahead…

Honda Goes Mad and Makes Civic Type R Pickup Truck

Between the sedan, coupe, hatchback, Si, and Type R, the Honda Civic already has enough variants to satisfy most customers. But now Honda has gone one step further and done the unthinkable by converting the Civic Type R hot hatch into a pickup truck. Displayed at the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT) annual…

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Honda Civic Type R Sets World Record at Spa-Francorchamps

Just over a month ago, Honda announced its intent to break the front-wheel-drive (FWD) production record at several of the greatest European circuits with the Civic Type R. It already set the Nürburgring Nordschleife record in 2017 and started the 2018 run with France’s former F1 circuit in Magny-Cours. Now it has set a new…

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Someone Made Civic Type R Off-Roader, And You Can Buy One

Photo: Honda There’s nothing new about car mods, but cars that have no business being anywhere near dirt that get converted into off-roading machines hold a special place in our hearts. This time, we’re talking about the Honda Civic Type R. Honda’s UK branch today revealed two very radical Type Rs, one created by Team…

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2023 Honda Civic Type R Archives

The latest Civic Type R took back the Nurburgring lap record, but there is a sticking point.… The 2023 Honda Civic Type R set a new lap record for front-wheel-drive cars around the Suzuka Circuit in Japan…

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Honda Civic Type R Gets Hooked on a Feeling in New Ad

We’ve said it once, and we’ll say it again: if Honda ever decides it wants out of the automotive industry rat race, the company should consider trying its hand at filmmaking. From last year’s UNI-CUB OK Go music video, to the recent M.C. Escher-esque CR-V promo, this company knows how to make compelling (and frequently mind-bending)…

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US Honda Civic Type R Archives

Last week, we (joyously) reported the news that America was finally getting… Because Honda has made us wait so long for the European-spec production… Yesterday, we got our (and probably your) hopes up by spreading the…

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Honda CEO Doesn’t Own a Car, but Would Really Like a Civic Type R

Honda’s new CEO, Takahiro Hachigo, is spearheading an ambitious effort to make English the official language of the automaker’s interregional communications. It may seem odd for a Japanese CEO to want his Japanese company to use English as its work language, but there’s something even more ironic you should know about Hachigo: he’s a car…

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2015 Honda Civic Type R Archives

Because Honda has made us wait so long for the European-spec production… The 2015 Civic Type R has been making mouths water ever since… While its production version still hasn’t been revealed, another new 2015 Honda…

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Honda Civic Type R Production Model to Debut in Geneva

A still from the new teaser video for the 2015 Honda Civic Type R production model Performance enthusiasts have been waiting a long time for the Honda Civic Type R to become a reality. We’ve seen our fair share of concepts, promotional videos, and spy shots of the Type R, but one thing we still…

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New Honda Commercial “Racing at Heart” Connects Motorsports Portfolio to Ridgeline, Civic Si, and Type R

Honda is playing up the connection between its motorsports program and its own production vehicles in a new commercial titled “Racing at Heart.” The ad features the 2017 Honda Ridgeline pickup truck and Civic Si compact car, both on sale now, as well as the upcoming Civic Type R hot hatch, which goes on sale…

Civic, HR-V Score Big Sales for Honda in August

Civics are succeeding in the face of sedan sales declines As other automakers struggle to sell sedans, one true success story has risen through the ranks: the Honda Civic. August was another month of sales success for the Civic, and the rest of Honda’s lineup didn’t do too bad either. After all, Honda’s sales were…

2016 Honda Civic Sport to Launch in the UK Next Month

The UK version of the new Honda Civic will offer three unique engine options Photo: © Raymond M. The new Honda Civic has already made quite an impression across the globe and the impending launch of the Civic Sport in the United Kingdom just might be what it takes to put this small car over the…

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Honda Civic Archives

The 2023 Honda Civic Type R set a new lap record for front-wheel-drive cars around the Suzuka Circuit in Japan… Automakers must continually resort to technicalities to win their enduring game of Who Sold The Most Cars This Year… Compared to the current model, the 2022 Honda Civic already looks simple and sporty, with more…

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Honda Sets Sept. 29 Street Date for New Civic in Japan

Honda has announced that its new Civic lineup—consisting of the Civic Sedan, Civic Hatchback, and Civic Type R—will officially hit the streets in its native Japan on Sept. 29. To build a headwind of anticipation for the arrival of the all-new Civic, Honda also kicked off its advertising campaign for the new vehicle, entitled “Go,…

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Understanding Types of Automotive Rust

Photo: The News Wheel Rust can seem like a cosmetic issue, but if left unchecked, it can grow into a serious structural issue for your car. Here’s a guide to help you diagnose the damage on your vehicle — and how you can fix it. Get the Best Parts for Your GM Model: GM Parts…

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Sports cars Archives

With a starting price of $35,900, the GR Corolla is a strong competitor to cars like the Subaru WRX STI, Honda Civic Type R, and Volkswagen Golf R… The Chevy Corvette offers a range of power and a style that… Sports cars may seem like an expensive and impractical pick for most… The Bend is…

Best Car To Buy Archives

Each year, eco-conscious organization Green Car Reports announces its list of contenders… The 2018 Honda Civic Type R and 2018 Honda Accord have each… Man, the Chevy Bolt is having a good week. First, I find… While the 2016 Mazda MX-5 Miata features 12 fewer horsepower than last… With a 0-to-60 time of 3.7 seconds…

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The engine is so ridiculously large and powerful that it has transported my brain back to a pre-adult state.… Ever looked at the Honda Civic Type R hot hatchback and thought,… Have you ever looked at an old Challenger and thought “That is…

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The Civic Type R’s bigger engine should be enough to put the Toyota in its place, but the small hatch has two crucial advantages… Thanks to the instant torque provided by its electric motors, the Tesla… For the fifth year in a row, MotorTrend Group’s Roadkill Nights Powered… After a brief hiatus, the hit drama Supernatural returned…

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Toyota GR Yaris Archives

The Civic Type R’s bigger engine should be enough to put the Toyota in its place, but the small hatch has two crucial advantages… Toyota: are you sure you can’t bring it over to the states? Pretty please?… The new Toyota GR Yaris made its first public appearance at the Goodwood Speedweek, which replaced this…

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lap time Archives

The latest Civic Type R took back the Nurburgring lap record, but there is a sticking point.… Just over a month ago, Honda announced its intent to break the… After Ferrari’s Sebastian Vettel missed out on pole at the season-opening Australian… The Honda Civic Type R recently went an impressive five-for-five on its…

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spy shots Archives

If you’ve ever seen that black-and-white, swirled camouflage wrap on a car… A future GMC crossover was spotted out for testing! https://t.co/oaeZviDLPn pic.twitter.com/98gxTEfEaN —… The Honda Civic Type R is inarguably one of the hottest hot… If you have read my articles on The News Wheel, you may… Cadillac is expanding on the success of…

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FWD Archives

The 2023 Honda Civic Type R set a new lap record for front-wheel-drive cars around the Suzuka Circuit in Japan… Braving cold temperatures, falling snow, and frigid conditions takes a lot of… The current rising star in the BMW lineup is undoubtedly the 2017… The Honda Civic Type R recently went an impressive five-for-five on…

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Lap Record Archives

The latest Civic Type R took back the Nurburgring lap record, but there is a sticking point.… The 2023 Honda Civic Type R set a new lap record for front-wheel-drive cars around the Suzuka Circuit in Japan… “Anything you can do, I can do better.” So goes the song,… Porsche has set yet another record…

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Pirelli World Challenge Archives

The Honda Civic Type R is often lauded as one of the… A lot of exciting news came from Hyundai‘s press conference this morning… Nissan has quite a unique way to acquire new drivers for its… Chevrolet surprised automotive enthusiasts in the Sunshine State recently when it introduced… Cadillac racecar driver Johnny O’Connell might have…

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The Car Connection Archives

It’s a five-peat for the Chrysler Pacifica as it earns Best Minivan… The all-new 2019 Subaru Forester has been named the “Best Car to… It’s shaping up to be the most wonderful time or at least… The 2018 Honda Civic Type R and 2018 Honda Accord have each… It has now been over two years…

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horse and buggy Archives

The economy has a substantial impact on trends in the transportation industry.… Today’s automobiles are all about efficiency, practicality, and streamlining. But for a… We were pretty thrilled when a Honda Civic Type R was spotted…

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Monza Archives

Without the halo device, Hamilton’s head might have been crushed by Verstappen’s rear wheel.… When Pierre Gasly won the 2020 Italian Grand Prix at Monza, he… Having just returned from a vacation in my home country, I only… The Honda Civic Type R recently went an impressive five-for-five on its…     Even though a…

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Car ads Archives

In the last 20 years, television has changed. A lot. It wasn’t… The automotive industry is worth a staggering amount of money. A significant factor in this massive revenue are the ads released by the industry. But what is it exactly what makes these ads so good at selling?… Those following along with Mitsubishi news…

Honda Picks Up Three “New York Daily News” Auto Awards

The New York Daily News Auto Awards were announced today, with Honda picking up three trophies as a result of this year’s rankings. The 2017 Honda CR-V, Fit, and Pilot all took top honors in their respective categories. The panel of eight Daily News automotive journalists chose vehicles that best represented the specific “DNA” of…

Sauber and Renault Unveil 2018 Formula 1 Cars

The Sauber and Renault Formula One teams have unveiled their 2018 season challengers, the C37 and the RS-18, respectively. Both teams will have high hopes for the upcoming championship. Sauber, firmly the last-place team in 2017, reintroduced Alfa Romeo to the sport via a new title sponsorship. It hired a new, promising driver and will…