Because supermarket runs aren’t exciting enough
by Billy Caluag
If you’ve been eyeing this for a while, now’s the time to get one
Every so often, an automotive brand launches a model that truly shakes up the market. For Honda Cars Philippines (HCPI), it was the Honda Civic Type R. From the fifth-generation FK8 to the sixth-generation FL5, the Japanese carmaker made waves
They’ll be tuned specifically for the Prelude
After Honda announced that the Prelude nameplate was going to be revived, naturally, the next question was if a Type R, performance configuration would be produced alongside it. The team behind the Prelude has been coy about the possibility, and signs of
by Billy Caluag
Would you want to see the Type R badge on the revived two-door coupe?
The Honda Civic Type R-at least in Europe-is dead. Well, it will be once all 40 examples of the FL5's 'Ultimate Edition' are built and with their new owners. That leaves what we would consider to be a whopping
by Greg Potts
The hot-hatch icon is being discontinued in Europe and the UK
Bad news! After just three years on sale, the FL5-generation Honda Civic Type R-the hot-hatch GOAT-is being killed off in the UK and Europe. Good news! It's going out in a blaze of turbocharged, bewinged, Championship White
It’s one hot hatch versus the other in this comparo
Toyota Motor Philippines recently launched the refreshed version of its popular GR Yaris. For this comparo, we'll be pitting Toyota's updated hot hatch against another locally available hot hatch, the Honda Civic Type R. While not exactly an apples-to-
Priced at P4.5 million each
The hybrid Civic isn't the only Civic at Honda's 2024 Philippine International Motor Show (PIMS) display. Also making an appearance is the Honda Civic Type R Group A-and it'll actually be available to local buyers.This Mugen build
He previously had an FK8
It's no secret that John Cena is a huge fan of the Honda Civic Type R. He's posted it on an Instagram page, and he's professed his love for it during an episode of the Whisky Ginger with Andrew
The newcomer against the icon
Hyundai recently unveiled its N performance models in the Philippines. This of course includes the Elantra N. For this spec-sheet brawl, we'll be pitting Hyundai's new high-performance sedan versus Honda's iconic Civic Type R hot hatch.The
It reduces weight and increases downforce by around 25%
Disappointed with the current FL5 Honda Civic Type R's sensible new suit? Well, the carmaker's resident tuning arm Mugen has fixed the fix with a new range of motorsport-derived parts available in Japan.Christened the Type A, the package
Making the hot hatch even hotter
It's been nearly two years since it was launched, but the frenzy surrounding the Honda Civic Type R hasn't waned. If anything, it's growing more interest thanks to aftermarket companies.Of course, Honda doesn't want to miss out
Bought any of these?
In the world of local motoring, one can describe 2023 as the year of revenge launches. It seemed that every month, there was one major launch after another. Not that we're complaining, of course, or else we wouldn't have jobs.
We'd like tickets to Japan, please
After the flurry of new car and concept reveals at the Japan Mobility Show, Tokyo is gearing up for yet another motor show. Yes folks, it's now the turn of the Tokyo Auto Salon, and it opens its doors on
Well deserved, we say
As we head towards the end of 2023, we're seeing more and more car award bodies recognizing some of the best rides to come out this year. Of course, Top Gear is one of them, and our mother ship in England
Great deals, test drives, and more
If you're in the market for a new car this year, it might be worth swinging by the Glorietta Activity Center this weekend. That's because Honda Cars Philippines Inc. is holding its HondaFest from October 20 to October 22, 2023.
Here’s why
That's right, a Honda. We're not talking about some malnourished carbon-fiber torture device here. The best seats of any car on Speed Week-and any fast car on the planet as of right now-are to be found in
by Ollie Kew
Plus, two additional hot hatchbacks
It's been a while since we mentioned anything about Gran Turismo 7. That said, the last update was rather fun with the inclusion of the Toyota Hiace HiMedic. We think the in-game livery story is flooded with UV Express-themed
It will compete in the 2024 season
Honda has revealed a single picture of the new Honda Civic Type R-GT for the Super GT race series, but even at first glance, we can tell that it's going to be quick.Heck, just look at the thing. Set
by Greg Potts
That is NOT how you avoid coding
It doesn't matter what car you drive-illegal license plates are illegal. Remember that '2 Joints' Ford Mustang that the Metropolitan Manila Development Authority (MMDA) flagged down a while back? Here's a similar story.New Task Force Special Operations head
It's called the Type R S
The Honda Civic Type R recently made headlines for becoming the fastest front-wheel drive car to ever lap the demanding Nürburgring Nordschleife. However, the record run was met with some controversy when 'Ring Raider and Youtuber Mischa Charoudin pointed out
