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The Fit is part of Honda's latest recall totalling almost 962 000 cars world-wide in an effort to fix problems related to power windows and rampant hybrid software. No injuries or collisions have been reported by these problems. Honda is spending upwards of almost $17 million dollars to rectify these problems in Japan. No word on the amount in the rest of the world. Honda's Fit compacts, CR-V SUVs, City sedans and CR-Z hybrids are affected worldwide. 9 reported cases of power windows ending up in flames have been reported in Asia.

In total, 26 000 CR-Z models will be recalled in Japan, America and Canada. 43 000 CR-Vs, Fits and Citys will be recalled in Indonesia. 19 143 CR-Vs, Fits and Citys will be recalled in the Phillipines.

If you were keeping an eye on the monthly sales figures of the Indian auto industry, you would have clearly noticed that since the start of this year, Japanese manufacturer, Honda Motors has failed to increase their sales figures, in fact their sales figures are on the decline.

There could be many reasons behind this decline, stiff competition, entry of new manufacturers, unavailability of an entry level car, etc. But the main reason that has pushed the sales figures of Honda Motors on the negative side is the unavailability of a diesel option.

According to Business Standard, Honda is preparing itself to launch a diesel engine powered Honda City in the Indian auto industry very soon. The report suggests Honda to develop a new diesel engine somewhere in the range of 1.4L-1.6L which will perfectly fit in Honda City.

Mr Jnaneshwar Sen, Marketing & Sales, Senior VP, Honda Motors India, stated, “We are developing a diesel engine in Japan to power City. It could take us more than two years. The rapid dieselisation of the market has happened only in the last one year, as the price difference between diesel and petrol has gone up from Rs 10 to Rs 21. We had to prioritise our efforts to be a big brand with big volumes, which will come from Brio. We believe we make the best engines and, therefore, there is no question of importing. Till then, we will continue to dominate the petrol segment.”

Honda has announced that the company is recalling around 700,000 vehicles globally for faulty lost motion springs in the valve train. The springs may fatigue and break over time, causing the engine to stall as a result. The recall covers certain 2009-2010 Fit, Freed and City models, and so far the company has received a total of 72 complaints of the issue in Japan and 29 complaints from elsewhere in the world.

No injuries or accidents have been reported as a result of the problem.

The Bangkok Post has reported that Honda Thailand will add an extra work shift at its Ayutthaya plant to boost 2011 output in line with a higher sales target projected this year. The automaker plans to raise local sales by almost 28% from 2010 to 145 000 units including a new economy compact car, the Brio that will debut in Thailand later this year. Honda predicts the overall Thailand market will grow but at a slower pace to 850 000 total units this year. Export volume will remain the same, at 60 000 units. Honda will be raising production from 120 000 units to 130 000 units while the plant has a capacity of 240 000 units.

The increase in production results from higher than expected sales from the City, Jazz, Civic and projected sales of the new Brio.

The Accord Sedan, CR-V and Freed are also sold in Thailand.

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