Across the U.S. and Canada diesel cars are making a comeback. Across the pond, in countries like the United Kingdom and Germany, diesel is one of the most widely-used forms of fuel for any type of vehicle.

In India, gasoline prices have been rapidly increasing partly because of the country's large population. In order to fight off a fuel crisis, exporters of cars to India, such as Honda, are designing alternative engines for smaller cars.  Soon, a Honda Fit with diesel powerplant will be available throughout that large country.

Honda Siel Cars India senior vice-president (Sales and Marketing), Jnaneswar Sen, said: "The Research and Development team in Japan is developing diesel engines. It is premature to say that the products will be rolled out on diesel (platform)."¹

In terms of sales, Honda vehicles make up around twenty percent of the automotive market in India. The two, top-selling, Honda vehicles in India include Brio (an India exclusive) and Jazz (the European and Australian name for Fit).

Maybe one day vehicles at Honda of Bowie - 2260 Crain Hwy - Bowie, MD 20716, will also come with diesel engine options for our loyal Honda drivers to test drive.

Source: ¹http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/business/india-business/Honda-plans-to-launch-diesel-cars-in-India/articleshow/10219216.cms