Thompson BMW

BMW is now pushing both modern design and joyful driving further with the sport sedan that set the benchmark in its segment. The 6th generation 5 Series Sedan combines a powerful look with natural athleticism. As Car & Driver put in its January issue: "It's luxurious, stylish and fantastic to drive."

In the interior, dynamics and elegance create one flowing movement from the instrument panel to the door. With an increased vehicle length, wheel base and width compared to the previous model, as well as a larger moonroof, the all-new 5 Series combines beautiful styling with a more spacious and comfortable riding experience.

The vehicle will be offered in two engine versions - the 535i and the 550i later this Spring and xDrive intelligent AWD versions and the RWD 528i will follow later this year.

Visit Thompson BMW to experience the very first hybrid from BMW, the 2010 Active Hybrid X6. You won't have to sacrifice one ounce of exhilaration in the active hybrid, which combines efficiency with performance. It uses twenty percent less fuel consumption than a comparable gasoline-powered vehicle but has impressive power you wouldn't expect from an electric motor. The hybrid also features a two-mode transmission and exquisite design and comfort. To explore the ActiveHybrid X6, visit Thompson BMW or call 215-340-3900.

Don't miss the New Hope Auto Show, August 14 and 15, 9am - 4pm
The New Hope Automobile Show has become a showplace for the magnificent antique and classic automobiles. The show has provided much-needed scholarships to New Hope area students since 1957 mainly through sponsorships. The Thompson Organization is once again proud to sponsor this community event.

Join us on Saturday and Sunday, August 14 & August 15 from 9am - 4pm at New Hope-Solebury High School, on Bridge Street (Route 179) in New Hope.   Admission is $5.00 per person. $3.00 for Senior Citizens 62 and over, children under 12 accompanied by an adult are free. Active duty military and dependents are free.  Parking is $5.00. On site parking can be accessed from the Route 202 spur road at Hardy Bush Way. Visit the New Hope Auto Show website or call (215) 862-5665 for more information.

The Doylestown Arts Festival draws thousands annually for a weekend of live entertainment, diverse and distinctive food, and original arts and crafts. The two-day juried festival features artisans showcasing their creative works- jewelry in a variety of mediums, clothing, furniture, accessories, photography, painting and more! Don't miss this FREE unique Bucks County celebration in beautiful, historic downtown Doylestown!    

For more information, visit http://doylestownartsfestival.com , call (215)340-9988, or email ArtsFest@DoylestownAlliance.org. 

We'd like to thank our customers and readers of the Intelligencer for consistently voting us Best of Bucks. Each year, the Intelligencer holds a contest to discover which businesses in our area are customer favorites. Without you, Thompson wouldn't be what it is today, so thank you for your vote of confidence. We appreciate the support and look forward to serving you for years to come!

On January 26, The American International Automobile Dealers Association (AIADA) today honored longtime member and past director John H. (Jack) Thompson of Doylestown, PA with the David F. Mungenast, Sr. Lifetime Achievement Award. The award, named after the late AIADA Chairman and legendary St. Louis-area automobile dealer, was presented during AIADA's 39th Annual Meeting and Luncheon held at the Ernest N. Morial Convention Center in New Orleans.

"This year's award winner has claimed the respect of dealers and industry employees in all corners of the country," said AIADA President Cody Lusk. "Jack is remarkable not just for his unwavering commitment to protecting the livelihoods of international auto dealers, but also for his strength as a leader and reputation for generosity."

Thompson was one of the first Toyota dealers in the United States, opening for business in 1969. In 1989 he once again blazed a trail as one of the country's first Lexus dealers. He credits his success, and correspondingly high customer satisfaction and retention scores, to the philosophy that he is not in the car business, but the people business. In 1997 He won the Time Magazine Quality Dealer of the Year award and in 1998 the Sports Illustrated Dealer of Distinction.

Thompson's love of cars extends past the office. Over the years he has accumulated one of the largest vintage car collections in the country, focused primarily on vintage race cars and European models. Jack is a member of the Sport Car Club of America and has served as that organization's chief executive steward. Active in his community, Thompson has also served as a board member of the land preservation group Heritage Conservancy, the title sponsor of the Doylestown Arts Festival, and as a host of the annual Susan G. Komen Drive for the Cure.

Today, Thompson owns and operates three dealerships in Doylestown, PA: Thompson Toyota, Thompson Lexus, and Thompson BMW. He has been a member of AIADA since 1975.

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