Honda has wrapped up its quest to dominate front-wheel drive lap records around the globe after its new Civic Type R set a blistering new time at the Hungarian ‘Hungaroring’ GP circuit. The latest record was set by former F1 world champion and current Super GT race driver Jenson Button, […]
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Honda Civic Type R prototype suggests updates in store (video)
You might remember reports of Honda developing a mild facelift for the fantastic Honda Civic Type R. Well, a spy photographer has now caught Honda in the act. It looks like the update won’t be just a cosmetic change as originally thought. Until now, it was thought Honda was simply […]
Honda Civic Type R soon receiving minor updates – report
It looks like the awesome, current-gen FK Honda Civic Type R is about to receive some mild updates to keep it fresh among an ever-improving and ever-growing set of rivals. Since the current-shape Civic Type R (review here) launched last year, Hyundai has introduced the cracking i30 N hot hatch and […]
Honda Civic Type R vs Hyundai i30 N vs Peugeot 308 GTi: Comparison (video)
SPECS PACKAGE DRIVE VERDICT If you’re after a very quick front-wheel drive hot hatch, you’re in luck. In fact, you’re spoiled for choice at the moment. We’ve gathered the Honda Civic Type R, the Hyundai i30 N, and the Peugeot 308 GTi together to help you figure out which one […]
Honda Civic Type R sets FWD lap record at Silverstone, more records to tumble
Honda is on a lap record rampage at the moment, using its new Civic Type R to reset the lap records at various world-famous circuits around the globe. The latest is Silverstone, where the hot hatch clocked a lap in just 2:31.32. This is the new front-wheel drive production car […]
Honda Civic Type R ute revealed… wait, what?
Honda’s UK outpost has created an unusual but intriguing concept based on the latest Civic Type R, called the Pickup Truck concept. Yep, it’s a Civic ute. Created by the brand’s in-house Synchro Motorsport team, the Pickup Truck concept has received extensive bodywork modifications to become a two-door coupe-utility. It […]
2018 Honda Civic Type R BTCC racing car unveiled
Honda has unveiled its racing car for the 2018 British Touring Car Championships based on the Honda Civic Type R. At an unveiling event in Pacmotor Castellili in Spain, the new car was fully unveiled, with far more serious aero gear than its road-going counterpart. Racing the vehicle this season […]
2018 Honda Civic Type R vs Ford Focus RS: hot hatch comparison (video)
SPECS PACKAGE DRIVE VERDICT Right now these two are on fire. Hot hatches don’t get any hotter. The Ford Focus RS blew everyone’s mind when it was launched last year, and now the all-new Honda Civic Type R has eyes watering with envy thanks to its Nurburgring-conquering lap record. How […]