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BMW Geneva Highlights: Z4 European Debut, 730Ld World Debut

Since the 2009 Geneva Auto Show is quickly approaching, German manufacturer BMW today announced its goodies to be displayed at the show, including a couple of EfficientDynamics concepts reducing both fuel consumption and exhaust emissions.

"At the 2009 Geneva Motor Show BMW is presenting new concepts for even greater efficiency combined with enhanced driving pleasure. Two of these concepts are BMW ActiveHybrid technology presented in Geneva in a concept car based on the BMW 7 Series and BMW BluePerformance technology for diesel engines available as an option in the BMW 330d," the German automaker gave us a glimpse into the Geneva Auto Show lineup.

In addition, the new BMW Z4 will make its European debut. The model comes with several engine configurations ranging between 150 kW (204 hp) and 225 kW (306 hp), each of them offering Dynamic Drive Control as standard and Adaptive M Suspension as optional.

The BMW 730 Ld will also be officially unveiled at the Geneva Auto Show. The upgraded series now boasts Dynamic Damper Control as standard plus a series of options, including Integral Active Steering, and the so-called "modern cockpit" featuring Dynamic Drive Control and the latest generation iDrive.

The upcoming show will also witness the world debut of the new BMW 116d and the new 116i. "The BMW 1 Series now offers an even more attractive combination of all-round driving pleasure and economy, the new BMW 116d ranking as the most fuel-efficient, lowest-emission car throughout the BMW brand’s model range," BMW said in the statement. The four-cylinder diesel, equipped with a 115 hp engine reached a fuel consumption rating of 64.2 mpg, with CO2 emissions achieving 118 grams per kilometer.

Beside all these goodies, BMW will also unveil new services from BMW ConnectedDrive that "offers a unique range of individual online, assistance and service systems unparalleled the world over," as the German automaker said in the statement.
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