Japanese automaker announces new Civic Type R for Europe, a Fit/Jazz-based crossover and a new super-sportbike. Honda is on the brink of a product offensive, bringing a variety of new models to markets around the world. As we headed into the weekend, the Japanese automaker announced a handful more.Most enticing is the announcement of a Type R performance version of the new Civic hatchback. A favorite among hot-hatch enthusiasts, the last Civic Type R went out of production two years ago due to constricting regulations. Source: Carbuzz