UK built Civic Type R exported to Japan

The British-built Civic Type R will be exported to the brand's homeland of Japan from next year. The highly acclaimed 3-door hot hatch, manufactured at Honda’s plant in Swindon, is to be shipped to Japan where it will go on sale during 2010.

2009 Mugen Honda Civic Type-R

Update: Honda Civic Review The potent Civic Type-R has received an aggressive overhaul from Honda's in-house tuning division Mugen, destined for the UK market. Inspired by the Japan-only Civic Mugen RR sedan, the new hatch boasts a wild aer

2009 Honda Civic Type R at MIMS

The Honda Civic Type R has received a raft of mechanical and visual enhancements for 2009 along with a new exterior colour. Now available in Championship White – Honda’s traditional racing colour – the new Type R harks back to memories o

Honda Civic Type-R enters ARC

Honda Australia has entered the final round of the Australian Rally Championship (ARC) for 2008, the Coffs Coast Rally, with a view to competing in the full ARC calendar next season. To be held on November 14 - 16, the event will see British Rally

2008 Honda Civic Type R review

2008 Honda Civic Type R review & road test "It's wise to forget about the lack of torque, and concentrate on the whole drive experience. It's only then that the Civic Type R makes sense." Model Tested: 2008 Honda Civic Type-R - $39,990

Honda Civic Type R Rally Debut

Honda Australia has made a strong debut in the Rally of Canberra, finishing in 5th place overall on Day 1 with a specially prepared Civic Type-R. Unfortunately it was the close-ratio six-speed gearbox in the Civic which let the team down, forcin

2007 Honda Civic Type R Road Test

2007 Honda Civic Type R Road Test CarAdvice rating: Recommended Retail Price: $39,990 (manual only, metallic paint extra) Options Fitted: Metallic paint ($300) - by Paul Maric The hot hatch segment has been a buzz of activity of late and abo

Civic Type-R Wins Hot Hatch Award

UK magazine Auto Express has awarded the new Honda Civic Type-R the Best Hot Hatch award. Outshining turbocharged rivals from Renault, Ford and Mini, the Type-R proved that it is a case of finesse over force when it comes to producing a hot hatch.

2007 Honda Civic Type R First Steer

After seeing this thing on display at the Melbourne Motor Show this year, I knew Honda were making an attempt at impressing their Aussie supporters, along with reviving a brand name that is synonymous with style, performance and affordability From b