Honda Civic
The big news for 2023 is the return of the mighty Civic Type R after a one-year hiatus. The turbocharged 2.0-litre four-cylinder engine now produces 315 horsepower and 310 lb-ft. of torque, again with the help of a six-speed manual transmission and limited-slip differential. Base Civic models can be had in four-door sedan and five-door hatchback configurations, while the sporty Civic Si is a sedan only with a turbocharged 1.5-litre mill generating 200 horsepower.
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2023 Honda Civic Type R: So Expensive, Yet So Much Fun
2023 Honda Civic Type R: So Expensive, Yet So Much FunA base MSRP of $50,050 is admittedly an awful lot of money for a Honda Civic —the first time this has ever happened. But you know what? You’ll fall in love with the new 2023 Civic Type R after just a few seconds, and I’d even dare to say its …
Pre-owned vehicles
4 Cars that Will Make You Love the Manual Transmission
4 Cars that Will Make You Love the Manual TransmissionManual transmissions are endangered species in new vehicles, and this has an inevitable impact on used vehicle inventories. While some driving enthusiasts and purists can’t help but shed a tear, other people don’t seem to care all that much. If you clicked the link to read this article, you probably …
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2016-2021 Honda Civic: What You Need to Know Before You Buy
2016-2021 Honda Civic: What You Need to Know Before You BuyAfter a rather short and relatively bland ninth generation, Honda decided to bring out the big guns for the tenth-generation Civic (2016-2021), offering bold new designs and higher performances (long live the Type R!). But since the new 2022 Civic has already been on our roads for over a year, …
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15 Vehicles With 15 Years of Age You Should Consider
15 Vehicles With 15 Years of Age You Should ConsiderA growing number of drivers decide to keep their vehicles longer, and therefore, the average age of the automobile population is steadily increasing. According to American statistics published recently, the average is 13.1 years for cars and 11.6 years for light trucks. In addition, the sharp rise in pre-owned vehicle …
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2022 Honda Civic vs. 2022 Mazda3: Battle at the Top
2022 Honda Civic vs. 2022 Mazda3: Battle at the TopThere’s a familiar face back at the top of the compact car segment. The fully redesigned 2022 Honda Civic has dethroned the Mazda3 , which earned our Best Buy award for the past two years. After testing each car in recent weeks, we can confirm once again that Mazda’s shining …
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First-Ever Fifth-Gen Honda Civic Built in Canada Amazingly Has Just 12 Km
First-Ever Fifth-Gen Honda Civic Built in Canada Amazingly Has Just 12 KmSome older or classic cars have seen so little action on the road that they remain basically the same as new. They’re like time capsules—looking at them and sitting inside them feels like a blast straight from the past. One such example is the first-ever copy of the fifth-generation (EG) …
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Most Small Cars Don’t Provide Good Protection for Rear Passengers
Most Small Cars Don’t Provide Good Protection for Rear PassengersSitting in the back of a small car not only means sacrificing a fair amount of space. It also increases the risk of injury in a collision. Of course, you probably knew that already, but the U.S. Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) recently proved it with its updated moderate …
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Honda Reaches Major Milestone with 10 Millionth Vehicle Built in Canada
Honda Reaches Major Milestone with 10 Millionth Vehicle Built in CanadaHonda , which became the first Japanese automaker to establish a production facility in Canada in 1986, this week reached a major milestone with the 10 millionth vehicle to roll off the lines in Alliston, Ontario—a 2023 Honda CR-V Touring Hybrid. “This achievement is a testament to the hard work, …
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We Asked ChatGPT About the Best Cars and Here Were the Answers
We Asked ChatGPT About the Best Cars and Here Were the AnswersArtificial intelligence is a pretty hot topic right now, and Open AI’s ChatGPT platform is right at the centre of it. Much has been said about its impressive abilities and potential—both good and bad. Spreading misinformation and fake news isn’t what we’d call “intelligent.” How car-savvy is this robot and …
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2023 Honda Civic Type R Sets New FWD Lap Record at Nurburgring
2023 Honda Civic Type R Sets New FWD Lap Record at NurburgringThe all-new 2023 Honda Civic Type R is a beast. More refined and more mature than the previous one, for sure, but still a beast. With 315 horsepower, it’s also the most potent production vehicle Honda has ever offered in Canada. On March 24, the automaker took it to the …
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Honda Civic Probed in the U.S. for “Sticky” Steering
Honda Civic Probed in the U.S. for “Sticky” SteeringThough critically acclaimed, the latest Honda Civic is no longer the best-selling car in Canada—a title it held for 24 years in a row before slipping behind the Toyota Corolla in 2022. Now, it’s facing a steering issue that could tarnish its reputation as a safe and fun-to-drive car. Last …
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The Best Compact Cars of 2023
The Best Compact Cars of 2023Despite being largely outsold by SUVs and crossovers, entry-level compact cars remain very popular vehicles in Canada. Which one is the best money can buy for 2023? The Car Guide has gathered its team of experts to identify the top three picks. Check them out right here! 1. Honda Civic …
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These 5-Year-Old Vehicles Retain the Most Value in 2022
These 5-Year-Old Vehicles Retain the Most Value in 2022U.S. research firm iSeeCars.com offers an updated look at the used-car market amid rising prices resulting from supply chain and production distruption across the auto industry. An analysis of vehicle depreciation based on over 3 million transactions reveals that cars retain more value than they have in recent memory and …
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2022 Honda Civic official reveal
2022 Honda Civic official revealOfficial presentation of the 2022 Honda Civic by Gary Robinson, Assistant Vice President at Honda Automobile Product Planning.
2001
Motoring TV 2001 Episode 5
Motoring TV 2001 Episode 5GM's large truck line-up 2001 Honda Civic advantages of GM's rear-locking differential Bill Gardiner on rust-proofing 4-wheel steering coming to GM pick-ups frequency of lube changes for manual trans and differential lubricants.
Episodes
Motoring TV 2002 Episode 16
Motoring TV 2002 Episode 16Toyota intros Matrix 2002 Honda Civic SiR exhaust smoke can be good diagnostic tool Toyota assembly plant silicone can save you money in car repairs what's in store for the future of auto shows?
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Motoring TV 2002 Episode 26
Motoring TV 2002 Episode 26Honda Civic Hybrid 2002 Saturn Vue should fuel octane change when trailer towing? MAC tools pros and cons of engine washing Jim Kenzie on gas prices.
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Motoring TV 2003 Episode 10
Motoring TV 2003 Episode 10Vintage racers at Flamboro 2003 Hummer H2 importance of air induction systems, winter and summer Beetle Convertible 2003 Honda Civic Hybrid what to do when 'check engine' light appears Jim Kenzie on TV car commercials.
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Motoring TV 2003 Episode 15
Motoring TV 2003 Episode 152004 Pontiac Grand Prix 2003 Saturn Ion causes of wheel and tire shake 1937 Cord Bill Gardiner has fond memories of Pontiac Grand Prix Jim Kenzie on when the 'Big 3' stopped building cars.