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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

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.

The entry-level luxury sedan segment is in a state of all-out war. New competition is pouring in from all corners of the ring to try to wrestle the BMW 3 Series three-decade crown. But with a new visual and powertrain update for the 2016 model year, in addition to this car's stellar reviews, that will be a nigh impossible task.

Any BMW driver knows that not everyone is cut out to drive a sports car.  In order to properly handle the power and dynamics of a BMW, the driver needs to put in the practice.  That's why, in order to better serve its customers, our manufacturer has opened up an all-new driving school in Thermal, California.  There, drivers have the opportunity to work on their road-processing skills under the watchful eye of a professional…

What can your car do for you? Get you out of a sticky situation involving a suspicious B&B? Reroute you to the nearest safe haven with a friendly concierge and pillow mints?

If the best your current vehicle can do is reverse out of the creepy, tumbleweed-covered driveway when you tell it to, you might want to consider investing in the smarter, more connected BMW X3. This luxury crossover can come equipped with Siri…

Outtakes and gag reels are the highlight of any DVD special features menu and really, from any kind of video production. They give us insight into the fun had on set and are all around very enjoyable. So when we saw that BMW had posted the outtakes from their Super Bowl ad, we immediately clicked play. You should do the same, with the video just below.

Katie Couric and Bryant Gumbel star in the spot…

Being the newest face in the BMW family places a lot of pressure on a vehicle model, especially when the nameplate features an M at the front. But the 2015 BMW M4 has already started fulfilling its destiny. In its most recent exploit, the M4 helped set the record for the most donuts around a car driving on two wheels in one minute. It is a lengthy, wordy title, but one that will likely stand…

Whenever auto events like the Paris Motor Show roll around, we here at Thompson BMW pay close attention to the news.  At this month's big venue, BMW made sure that they didn’t disappoint by debuting the 2 Series Convertible and the 2015 X6. You can check out both of these models in BMW's highlight video clip that we've shared below!

The 2 Series Convertible will be available in our Doylestown, PA…

When it comes to buying a BMW, you know that looks and customization are important for the individual driver. When the 2014 BMW 2 Series - including both the 228i and the M235i - was introduced earlier this week at the Detroit Auto Show, we had to check out the manufacturer's online configurator.

At the base level, the 228i has 240-horsepower four-cylinder engine and is being marketed as being a pleasurable drive with a slick design…