Lather, Rinse, Repeat On some level, it's hard to blame Honda for the strategy it took with its new-for-2012 Civic. Executives looked at the key players on the market as the model was being developed, soaked in the growing global economic malaise, and decided that if they wanted to make decent money on their small car, they'd have to find creative ways to take cost out of its build. In light of the financial crisis, consumers and critics would surely understand some belt-tightening in order to secure the company's legendary reliability, resale value and ease-of-use, right? So Honda ... Read More

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Engine:: 1.8L I4
Power:: 140 HP / 128 LB-FT
Transmission:: 5-Speed Automatic

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Geneva: 2013 Honda Civic WTCC is ready for racing 1362616380

Drumming up a little excitement for the 2013 FIA World Touring Car Championship, Honda brought its new Civic WTCC car to the bright lights of Geneva for all to see. Honda joined WTCC late last year entering the final three races. The racing outfit will run this year's entire 12-round season, which kicks off later this month in Italy. In the off-season, ...
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Honda Civic Tourer images arrive early on web 1362351660

Honda provided a teaser sketch of its Civic Tourer concept wagon about a month ago (right), but today, just a couple days before its official debut at the Geneva Motor Show, we've found these official pics of the car in question from WhatCar? The Civic Tourer concept adds a little length and height to the current Civic hatchback sold in Europe, ...
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Teased: Honda Civic Wagon Concept to debut at Geneva 1360161000

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Official: Honda debuts "honed" 2013 Civic 1352728800

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Report: New Honda Civic Type-R approved 1342721760

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Podcast: Autoblog Podcast #273 1331671500

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Podcast: Submit your questions for Autoblog Podcast #255 LIVE 1320700500

We record Episode #255 of the Autoblog Podcast tonight, and you can drop us your questions via our Q&A module below. Check out our discussion topics or chime in to help determine what else the crew chats about this evening. Subscribe to the Autoblog Podcast in iTunes if you haven't already done so, and if you want to take it all in live, tune in to ...