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First Drive: 2010 Honda Civic Type R Mugen
It's the Top 3000 RPM You'll Remember -- And The Price more
Cash for Clunkers: What We'd Buy
Our Unofficial Guide to the U.S. Government's CARS Program more
America's Top 40 New Cars
Boost Your Game As An Automotive Authority more
Small, Fast, Fun: Sport Compact Car Comparison
Caliber SRT4 vs Cobalt SS vs Civic Si vs Mazdaspeed3 vs Clubman S vs Lancer Ralliart vs Impreza WRX vs GTI more
Track Drive: 2008 Honda Civic Mugen Si
One fast corner demonstrates the Mugen Si is a big improvement over the already stellar Civic Si more
First Look: 2009 Honda Civic
To keep the Civic going strong, the 2009 version is getting a midcycle update with a host of small improvements more
Spycam: Honda's all-new global hybrid and refreshed Civic Hybrid caught in the desert
Honda's newest hybrid offerings spied during hot weather testing more
Quick Test: 2008 Honda Civic EX
We decided to take out a 2008 Civic EX to see how the Honda did during another round of testing and editor evaluations. more
Comparison: 2008 Honda Civic vs. 2008 Mazda 3 vs. 2008 Subaru Impreza vs. 2009 Toyota Corolla
Economy class: Earning frequent-flyer miles needn't be painful more
Long Term Verdict: 2006 Honda Civic Si
Of the last six long-term vehicles we retired, the 2006 Honda Civic Si logged more miles than all, save one. more
Fleet Update: 2006 Honda Civic Si
Even though the Si sports a manual trans and two doors like the MX-5, it's amassed over 6000 miles more in the same amount of time, proof that one can never underestimate the convenience of a back seat and a sizeable trunk. more
Head to Head: 2007 Honda Civic Si Sedan vs. 2007 Nissan Sentra SE-R Spec V
It's draft day and you're on the clock. Though your lottery pick is way up there, your salary cap is restricted to roughly $23 grand. You can take only the 2007 Honda Civic Si Sedan or the 2007 Nissan Sentra SE-R Spec V, so choose wisely. more
Fleet Update: 2006 Honda Civic Si
On a recent trip to the world-famous Mazda Laguna Seca Raceway, we finally got to stretch the legs of our 2006 Honda Civic Si. more
Comparison: 2007 Honda Civic vs 2007 Hyundai Elantra vs 2007 Mitsubishi Lancer vs 2007 Nissan Sentra
Suddenly, it's 1973 again. That big SUV in your garage feels as modern as a Nixon-era Olds 88. The good news is that, when it comes to finding a cheap, economical commuter-combat car, it's not 1973 anymore. more
Fleet Update: 2006 Honda Civic Si
More than one editor has noted our 2006 Honda Civic Si's engine behavior when shifting. Put the clutch in to upshift, and the revs just hang there, though your foot is off the gas entirely. more
Fleet Update: 2006 Honda Civic Si
The Honda Civic Si is surprisingly Japanese for something designed in North America. Hard to believe it's already been a year since the Civic lineup took home that well-earned Car of the Year trophy. more
Fleet Update: 2006 Honda Civic Si
Logbook comments abound about how the torquey yet rev-happy engine, the silky-smooth gearbox, and the push-it-to-the-limit suspension combine to make everyone who gets behind the wheel feel like a race-car driver. more
Cheaper Thrills: Alfa Spider, Ford Focus Coupe-Cabriolet & Honda Civic Type R
These European cars might be small in size, but the Alfa Spider, Ford Focus Coupe-Cabriolet, and Honda Civic Type R, are big in personality and performance. more
Tuner: 2006 Hasport Honda Civic Si
The 2006 Honda Civic ran away with this year's Motor Trend Car of the Year award, due in large measure to the fun-driving Si edition. more
Road Test: 2006 Honda Civic Hybrid vs. 2006 Toyota Prius & 2005 Honda Accord Hybrid vs. 2007 Toyota Camry Hybrid
Sixty mpg from the Toyota Prius during city driving? Sounds good, doesn't it--especially when you motor past a gas station and see the price of regular unleaded starting with a 3. more
Road Test: 2006 Honda Civic Hybrid vs. 2006 Toyota Prius & 2005 Honda Accord Hybrid vs. 2007 Toyota Camry Hybrid
Sixty mpg from the Toyota Prius during city driving? Sounds good, doesn't it--especially when you motor past a gas station and see the price of regular unleaded starting with a 3. more
Long-Term Arrival: 2006 Honda Civic Si
The Fiji Blue Pearl 2006 Honda Civic Si arrived with 360 miles on the odometer, and within two months of service, it's already accrued close to 4100 miles at our hands. A tally of the gas card reveals the Si's fuel economy-just over 24 mpg-is about what we expected, considering the powertrain. more
Road Test: 2006 Honda Civic SI Vs. 2006 Volkswagen GTI
When word came down that the U.S. market was getting all-new versions of the Honda Civic Si and the Volkswagen GTI, we knew a comparison test was inevitable. more