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Kia Optima T-Hybrid concept revealed ahead of Paris debut

Kia Optima T-Hybrid concept revealed ahead of Paris debut It looks like Kia is ready to push the start button on a new range of mild hybrids with the reveal of the Kia Optima T-Hybrid concept ahead of its debut later this week at the 2014 Paris Motor Show. The new mild hybrid powertrain isn’t going to make an enormous difference to power or economy, but in a world where taxation gets based on official CO2 figures it will make the Optima more appealing to company car buyers. The Optima hybrid gets the normal 1.7 litre diesel engine and adds a small electric motor powered by a 48V lead-carbon battery which will be enough for short running at low speeds on electric power alone or allow some electric ‘cruising’ on motorways.

Wireless phone chargers available on the 2013 Dodge Dart

Chrysler said on Monday that it will begin installing wireless phone-charging pads in its cars. The 2013 Dodge Dart will be the first that offers the option, for the price of $200. “At Mopar, we look for every single opportunity to make our customers' lives easier,” said Pietro Gorlier, president and CEO of Mopar.

2014 Mercedes-Benz S-class gets price cut

The 2014 Mercedes-Benz S-class will start at $93,825 when it arrives in dealerships in October. That’s $2,100 less than last year’s entry-level model. The S550 4Matic, coming in November, will sticker for $96,825, and the rocket-powered AMG will hit your wallet for $140,425.