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When I shared that I was testing the 2018 Honda Civic Si on social media, stating that it was a “great little sports car,” I had some pushback on that characterization. Some people took issue that a Civic could be labeled a “sports car.” It’s understandable if you only consider …

The Si badge has been synonymous with sporty Hondas since the 1980s. At the time, it designated the most powerful versions of the Civic Hatchback, the CRX and the Prelude, and although the cars’ output was far from spectacular, they were light, nimble and affordable. The Civic Si is still …

MONT TREMBLANT, Quebec – Both icon and—until now—forbidden fruit, it’s no surprise that the Civic Type R is one of the most eagerly anticipated cars of the year. The 2017 Honda Civic Type R is the brand’s fastest and most powerful car, and it’s finally rolling into Canadian dealerships. It …

As we all know, the compact-car segment has always been popular in Canada. Despite the growing appetite for SUVs, many of which are based on car platforms, we’re still buying compact cars in massive quantities, thanks to their affordable price, their fuel economy and their versatility. However, compact hatchbacks push …

TORONTO, Ontario – There are few cars in the industry that 90% or more of auto critics agree on, or that get excited about. In the recent past, the coming of the Ford Focus RS, current Mazda MX-5 or the BMW M2 have had us all checking our emails and …

Nearly 17 years ago, Honda Canada and American Honda made a HUGE mistake, at least in Honda buyers’ and enthusiasts’ eyes: they cancelled the Civic hatchback. Sure, we got the SiR for a few short years afterwards, but it was a mediocre attempt at trying to be forgiven. And forgiven …

Occasionally in the auto industry we see what's called a staggered launch, where different versions of a vehicle are rolled out gradually as opposed to all at once. Sometimes this is done to drum up hype for a particular model, while for others it's to buy additional development time. A …