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Toyota Yaris is one of subcompact cars of Toyota and have been produced since 1999. Between 1999 and 2005, some markets received the same vehicles under the Toyota Echo name. Toyota has used the "Yaris" and "Echo" names on the export version of several different Japanese-market models.

Toyota Yaris first generation models were produced and marketed in 1999 - 2005 under the "Yaris" and "Echo" names depending on the market. Hatchback, coupe, and sedan body variants were offered.

Toyota Yaris second generation models have been produced and marketed since 2005 under the "Yaris" name worldwide. Hatchback and sedan body styles are offered.

Honda has recalled its 3 flagship cars namely Jazz, Freed, and the City. What causes these three popular cars must be returned in Honda garage ?

In a press release on Friday (02/18/2011), PT Honda Prospect Motor explained that there is a problem with the engine.

Lost Motion Spring component, which functions pressing rocker arm (empty drive) at low rpm, after a certain period of time can be bent and broken, causing abnormal engine sounds.

"In the worst, potentially causing the engine broke down," wrote Honda.

"It is our responsibility to ensure that all our products are in the highest standards in terms of safety and quality, even when the product has been in the hands of consumers for years," said President Director, HPM, Yukihiro Aoshima in detikOto release received on Friday (18/02/2011).

The total number of units identified in this recall are 30,252.

Suzuki Swift 2nd generation has started its debute in September 2004,  precisely in French, at the Paris Motor Show. New Suzuki Swift design was previewed on the Concept S and Concept S2 cars at auto shows, in the years leading up to its launch. Suzuki Swift 2nd generation marked a significant departure with the previous Cultus-based models, with Suzuki redesigning the vehicle as less of a "low price alternative" subcompact and more of a "sporty" subcompact. The design and driving characteristics of Swift focused on the European market with its chassis refined through a road-testing program across Europe.

The Swift was available with 1.3- and 1.5-litre petrol engines, rated at 92 metric horsepower (68 kW; 91 hp) and 102 metric horsepower (75 kW; 101 hp), respectively. It was produced in Hungary, India, Japan, Pakistan and by Chang'an Motors in China. In Japan, only the five-door body is available, and four-wheel drive is an option for the 1.3- and 1.5-litre petrol engines. A 1.2-litre engine fitted with an automatic continuously variable transmission (CVT) transmission was offered as in front-wheel drive only. In Europe, the Swift was launched in three- or five-door hatchback forms, with 1.3- and 1.5-litre petrol engines, and a 1.3-litre DDiS engine supplied by Fiat. The 1.3 petrol is also available with an automated manual transmission or with four-wheel drive.

The second generation Swift has received a four stars out of five rating in the Euro NCAP crash tests. It also was awarded 2006 Semperit Irish Car of the Year in Ireland.

Since its global launch in 2005, which was kicked off with a marketing campaign fronted by the footballer Cristiano Ronaldo in many European countries, the Swift has recorded above forecast sales in most markets. In Japan, sales figures have been twice the forecast and in many European markets the model has been a runaway success.

Suzuki Swift Sport

Suzuki launched the sport version of the new Swift in Japan in October 2005, and the model was introduced in most European markets in September 2006. Named "Swift Sport", it is powered by a high-reviving 1.6-litre, naturally-aspirated DOHC VVT four-cylinder engine with a 11.1:1 compression ratio, high lift cams, forged pistons, and strengthened valve springs. The 1.6-liter engine produces 125 metric horsepower (92 kW; 123 hp) 148 newton metres (109 lb•ft) torque. The sportier bumpers and spoilers featured by Swift Sport, a stiffer suspension, twin exhaust pipes, red sport seats (with Recaro seats optional) and four-wheel disc brakes on 16-inch wheels. While manual transmission, the three-door body variant, 17-inch wheels and electronic stability control (ESC) featured by the European Swift Sport.