At the 2010 Geneva Motor Show BMW presented the new 5 Series, the 5 Series ActiveHybrid concept, and the ActiveE electric concept based on the 1 Series coupe. The BMW catch cry for this year is “Efficient Dynamics“, a project which was first launched at Geneva three years ago. For a better idea of why BMW is so focussed on what may seem a boring concept, check out the BMW physics lesson video after the jump, which takes a jab at Audi via an upstart youngster who knows how to draw the BMW Vision EfficientDynamics concept car.

BMW is more than serious, though, about the technology from that concept car that it intends to adopt across the range. The entire range of BMW vehicles has a calculated average of fuel consumption for each vehicle of just 5.9 l/100 km. The ActiveE will soon start road tests, while the Megacity concept development will get underway.

In addition to the environmental focus, on display at the show is the X5 restyling, the 3 Series coupe and cabriolet restyling, the 2010 X6 range and the Z4 SDrive 35is. There was also the 135i with Valvetronic Twinpower Turbo N55 with dual-clutch technology, which is a technical novelty for the BMW M5 now available with Start-Stop, a Competition Package and rear LED lights. We’ll be bringing you more details and pics of the new BMW 5 Series, X5 and the other models from the show, but see these live pics from Geneva to see if BMW is staying exciting while focussing on its technology.

BMW 5 Series live pics from Geneva motor show

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The BMW 3 Series coupe and cabriolet facelift for 2011 will also get the M-Sport treatment with sports bumpers and side skirts. M-Sport 18-inch wheels are included (19-inch wheels are available as an option), with sports wheels base and xeno lights. No interior pics are available of the 3 series M-Sport, but we can expect the sports style to continue inside with sports seats, alcantara fabric, and black tint. No autobloc differential is included which is a shame, but more details should be released soon. More pics of the new 3 Series coupe and cabriolet are below, with the first official video after the jump.

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Here’s a look at the new BMW 3 Series facelift for both the coupe and cabriolet models. Beyond just a change in look, though, the 335i models get new engines, together with style updates, seen also on 328i models. The facelift is a 2011 model year improvement, and will see the new 3 Series coupe and cabriolet on sale in spring.

The new 335i engine is completely made from aluminium, and features a turbocharged, three-litre unit that is more fuel efficient and responsive than the previous model. It has 300 hp and about 406 Nm of torque, combined with a six-speed manual transmission, or a six-speed Steptronic automatic with “pull-style” shift paddles.

New aesthetic features for the 3 series include specially designed headlights, an interior with greater detail, and new exterior mirrors. It creates a sporty look, combined with the 3-series handling and drive feel. For all the details and a closer look, check out the gallery and press release after the jump.

2011 BMW 3-Series coupe and cabriolet

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