Tag Archives: Honda Civic Type R

Former F1 World Champion Jenson Button has set a new lap record for a front-wheel drive production car at the Hungaroring GP circuit in Hungary. Driving a Honda Civic Type R, he achieved a time of 2mins 10.19secs, breaking the old record held by the previous generation Type R. The …

There’s a real buzz surrounding the new i30 N – the first car from Hyundai’s new ‘N’ performance sub-brand – but is it just hype or can it mix it with established hot hatch rivals? What is it? Based on the underrated i30 hatchback, the i30 N is front-wheel drive …

More than a quarter of a century on from the original, Honda’s Civic Type R is hot hatch royalty. The latest version is based on the distinctive 10th generation Civic which is longer, lower and wider than ever. What’s more, the new Type R is no afterthought. It was factored …

Honda has launched an adrenaline-pumped video campaign to promote the launch of the awesome new Civic Type R. Featuring an inspiring montage of adventure-style clips mixed with footage of the new Honda Civic Type R navigating the Nürburgring, the new film asks the viewer a series of questions, leading to …

These days we’re spoilt for choice when it comes to hot hatches. Admittedly, some are more warm than hot, but not everyone wants to drive around in an overgrown go-kart. The Ford Focus RS and Honda Civic Type R occupy the hardcore end of the spectrum, while the Golf R …

Honda motorsport stars have been showcasing the brand’s success on two and four wheels at Italy’s Circuito Tazio Nuvolari. Honda’s worlds of two and four wheels came together as the Castrol Honda World Touring Car Championship team joined LCR Honda MotoGP and a selection of Civic Type Rs at Cervesina. …

We’ve been snapping away at the 2015 Geneva Motor Show – here’s the third gallery of our favourite shots…. All-new Hyundai Tucson will go on sale later this year, replacing the current Hyundai ix35 Tango’d… the very pretty new Peugeot 208 and minder Kia’s Sportspace tourer concept is a stunner …

The best handling hatch on the market is how Top Gear has described the Honda Civic Type R. The first generation of this of this sport compact vehicle became available in 1997, and the fourth generation is expected to arrive on the roads in 2015. The Type R offers the …