You may already know about the 6 Series Convertible, which offers top-down fun for performance-oriented drivers. You may know all about the 6 Series Gran Coupe, which features the added benefit of four doors. You may not, however, know about the BMW 6 Series Gran Turismo. Not to worry - that's why we're here.

Sometimes you want to see all around your car. Maybe you want to see if you parked completely within the lines. Maybe you want to check your surroundings before you pull out. Maybe you need to see if paparazzi are hiding behind your car. With the BMW Remote 3D View, you finally have a way to do so.

Last month, the owner of a BMW 550I reported to the Seattle Police Department that his car had been stolen from a parking garage after being left unlocked by a friend.

 

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Thanks to quick thinking on behalf of local law enforcement, BMW’s corporate office was contacted who was then able to track the car’s location and remotely lock all of the vehicle’s doors with the suspect still behind the wheel until authorities arrived at the scene.

 

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Just as you take extra precautions with your skin during the summer months, it's also essential to the longevity of your BMW that you put forth similar protection and care. Whether you're planning a vacation on the open road, or simply looking for some quality tips on maintaining your luxury vehicle during the summer months, our team at Thompson BMW is well-versed on the matter.

 

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In an effort to launch the first self-driving vehicle, automakers are turning to tech-giants in the Silicon Valley for additional expertise in hopes of accelerating technology and testing.

If you’re someone who has been hoping to “go green” with your next vehicle purchase, but have had reservations about the range of some electric vehicles in the market, then we’re got some good news for you; the 2017 BMW i3 gets 114 miles of pure-electric range per charge, so you can put range anxiety to rest for good.

Here at Thompson BMW, we know our customers have refined, luxury tastes and that means they want vehicles that play to and reflect those sophisticated proclivities. That’s why we’re so enamored by the BMW 7 Series and all the bold, innovative features you’ll find inside. Check it out below!

Coming hot on the heels of all those auto shows, BMW Group has just announced that March 2016 was the best single month for sales yet. This is great news for the Bavarian automaker, which saw hearty numbers posted from across its model range, signaling the strength of its lineup moving forward. Overall, BMW saw an increase of 2.9% over the very high sales numbers of the same month last year.

#BMWGroup achieves best sales month ever. Find out more: https://t.co/xQoOwnJRIR pic.twitter.com/Fe6mhjmxn8

— BMW Group (@BMWGroup) April 12, 2016

BMW has never been a company to shy away from bold innovation and big concepts, which is why the recently announced BMW i3 Pick-Up Truck concept has piqued the interest of us here at Thompson BMW. While it won’t be available for purchase, the unique i3 vehicle will be adopted as a fast-delivery service car internally at BMW, much like the similarly styled BMW M3 Pick-Up concept from a few years ago.

This BMW i3 Pick-Up Truck could actually be pretty cool - https://t.co/BhZZxGjt6u #BMWI3Truck #BMWM3Pickup pic.twitter.com/bef8aTHKmH

— BMWBLOG (@bmwblog) April 1, 2016

The BMWs we know today are descended of jet engines, and that lineage shows up in a surprising way in some of the newest BMW models: Heads-Up display, similar to the kind found in today’s modern fighter jets. Check out the video below to see the system explained in detail, then come visit Thompson BMW to test it out for yourself.