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Warranty Direct says ‘One Third of UK Cars Suffer Spring Failure Each Year’

Warranty Direct’s claims statistics show that one third of all cars under its warranties suffer spring or suspension failure every year.

Of these, the Audi RS6 and Mercedes R-Class are more likely to suffer suspension damage than any other cars in the UK, according to a new study by Warranty Direct.

Lexus recalls 9637 cars in the UK, 759,000 globally

Lexus has recalled 759,000 cars globally after discovering a fault with the fuel pipes, including 9637 vehicles registered in the UK.

The company has confirmed in a statement that the problem affects IS, GS and LS models, but has also said that there have been no reported accidents or injuries related to the issue.

US auto sales expected to hit record high in 2015

US auto sales expected to hit record high in 2015

By Phil LeBeau

Six years after the recession forced millions of Americans to postpone buying a new car or truck, a forecast released Wednesday predicted retail auto sales in the U.S. will climb to a record high in 2015.

Mercedes-Benz recalls 39,000 new C-Class over steering fault

2014 Mercedes-Benz C-Class - Mercedes-Benz recalls 39,000 new C-Class over steering fault

Mercedes-Benz has issued a recall for the new C-Class over a potential steering fault. The C-Class recall will affect more than 8000 cars, built between 17 January and 22 September 2014.

Third traffic death in U.S. linked to Takata air bags

Third traffic death in U.S. linked to Takata air bags

By Ben Klayman

A fatal accident near Los Angeles last year of a 2002 Acura sedan involved a Takata Corp air bag, the third death in the United States linked to a defective safety component made by the Japanese supplier, according to local officials and the automaker.