2023 NEWS & ANNOUNCEMENTS

Thompson BMW: Top-Rated Dealer Award

We are so excited to share that Thompson BMW has been named a 2023 Top-Rated Dealer by CarGurus. The prestigious annual award is the longest-running program of its kind, honoring an exclusive group of dealers who consistently deliver exceptional customer service to car shoppers. This award acknowledges our entire team's commitment to meeting and exceeding our customers' expectations day after day. Developing trusted relationships is central to our business, and we will strive to provide this same level of excellence in the years to come. Thompson BMW is so honored to receive this award, and we appreciate all of our customers for sharing their experiences and helping us achieve this goal!

BMW Electrified Showcase Event 

You're Invited to Thompson BMW's Electrified Showcase on March 23rd. Experience the All-Electric BMW i4, iX, and i7, plus the all-new BMW XM, our first-ever electrified M Model.

BMW i delivers a thrilling, sustainably-designed all-electric line-up - including pioneering Sports Activity Vehicles, stylish Gran Coupes, and an ultra-luxurious Sedan with class-leading technology. See the 31" 8K resolution BMW Theatre Screen in the i7, and experience the Panoramic Sky Lounge Roof and the boldly designed Self-Healing Grille in the iX.

Glimpse the first-ever, electrified BMW M model - the plug-in hybrid BMW XM - packing immense power at 644 hp and 590lb-ft of torque. 

Join us for a showcase of The Ultimate Electric Driving Machines on March 23rd at Thompson BMW. The evening will include refreshments and demonstrations of our electrified BMW lineup.

Draw the Future is Back!

Ready? Set. DRAW! Calling all kids Kindergarten through 6th grade: it's time for Thompson's annual Draw the Future competition! For over 30 years, Thompson has asked our young artists to put their creativity to the test and design the Toyota, Lexus, or BMW of their future. Every year we wait in anticipation of what children think the future holds, and every year we are impressed by the imagination and originality of the drawing submissions. 

Here's how the competition works: Children, ages K-6 are encouraged to dig deep into their creative minds and design a futuristic car. The more unique, the better! Participants may use crayons, markers, colored pencils, ink, or paints to create their design on paper no larger than 9 x 12 inches. 

Everyone who enters will receive a commemorative 2023 Draw the Future t-shirt, and drawings will be displayed throughout our dealerships, located in Doylestown and Willow Grove. Entries are due by 5 pm on Tuesday, March 14. 

Judges will choose a first, second, and third place winner for each grade, as well as one special Grand Prize winner who will have his or her drawing featured on a local billboard! Prizes will be presented at an Awards Ceremony in April. 

ENTER TO WIN

• Click here to download an entry form. (PLEASE WRITE LEGIBLY)
• Participants may use crayons, markers, colored pencils, ink, or watercolor to create their design on paper no larger than 9 x 12 inches. 
• Deadline is Tuesday, March 14 at 5 pm. Entries can be dropped off at any Thompson dealership or mailed to Shelby Shaffer, The Thompson Organization, 122 W. Swamp Road, Doylestown, PA 18901.
• Questions? Feel free to email our contest coordinator shelby.shaffer@1800thompson.com.

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2022 NEWS & ANNOUNCEMENTS

Thompson's Helping Hands for the Holidays - Free Toy Assembly

The holidays are coming quickly, and The Thompson Organization Toy Technicians are buckling up their tool belts and offering their handiwork to community members who need a little extra help. 

Starting Monday, November 21, through Wednesday, December 21, anyone can drop off their unassembled toys with the directions, and the Toy Techs will construct them. Simply stop by any of  Thompson's Service Departments with new gifts and toys for free assembly,  including bikes, motorized children's cars, dollhouses, and more!

*Doylestown Locations:

• Thompson Toyota Service Center
• Thompson BMW Service Center
• Thompson Lexus Doylestown Service Center

Willow Grove Location:

• Thompson Lexus Willow Grove Service Center

The Thompson Organization also welcomes community members to donate a new, unwrapped gift for our partnership with the Toys for Tots program to ensure that everyone feels the holiday spirit this year. All Thompson locations will be collecting toys for the program until Wednesday, December. 7th. 

Cars & Coffee - Sat. Oct 22! 

We're back for the 2022 Cars & Coffee season! Kick-off your weekend the right way, join us in celebrating two of the best things in life: coffee and cars. Please register your vehicle as soon as possible. Space is limited. All makes and models are welcome. Rain date TBD.

Align with Thompson 

This October, you can "align" with Thompson and help support the efforts of Pine2Pink:  a Doylestown-based non-profit organization helping breast cancer patients in our community. Thompson will donate $20 for every alignment at any Thompson's Service Centers. To participate, visit Thompson Toyota, Thompson BMW, Thompson Lexus Doylestown, or Thompson's Willow Grove. For more information, visit https://www.1800thompson.com.

Cocktails at the Castle 

On Saturday, October 15, all are invited to attend Cocktails at the Castle. Enjoy an unforgettable evening of culinary delights and tantalizing cocktails at the Mercer Museum's major annual fundraiser to benefit year-round education, exhibition, and community initiatives.

Guests enjoy offerings from the area's restaurants, caterers, and bakeries while imbibing crafted cocktails and dancing the night away. An online silent auction will feature one-of-a-kind experiences and packages, all to benefit a great cause.

For more information about tickets, culinary partners, auction items, and sponsors, head to https://www.mercermuseum.org/cocktails

Doylestown Arts Festival

 

The Doylestown Arts Festival is back in full swing for its 31st season. Hosted by Discover Doylestown and presented by The Thompson Organization, the two-day festival features a combined 175 artists, musicians, and live art demonstrations for the whole family to enjoy. The festival covers over 8 blocks of downtown Doylestown, drawing in thousands of attendees each year, making it one of the largest outdoor, juried art festivals in Bucks County. For more information on artists, stage locations, and event schedules, please visit www.dtownartsfestival.com

Bucks County Classic

 

Doylestown at Dusk Car Show

Come for a relaxing Saturday evening in July along the beautiful streets of downtown Doylestown. Enjoy live entertainment and sample the food from fine local restaurants. Open to all types of cars, trucks and motorcycles, antique, street rod, street machine, custom, new and old.

Rain Date if needed Sunday July 17th, 2022 - 5:00 PM to 10:00 PM

Riverside Symphonia

Get ready for the Concert Under the Stars 2022!

Don't miss this picnic, concert, and fireworks spectacular all in one! The concert returns for 2022 to capture a truly unique evening with music and fireworks to punctuate a celebration of the of 4th of July. Thousands flock to the park to picnic and relax at this concert in this beautiful setting. The gates open at 6:00pm, and by 8:00pm, the Riverside Symphonia comes on stage and live orchestral music fills the park. This year, the Symphonia will present a beautiful combination of pops, movie score classics, and patriotic music, followed by a spectacular fireworks finale that celebrates Independence Day. It's an evening of fun combined with fine music under the stars.

This event will mark the beginning of the Symphonia's 33rd Season. To thank all of its supporters at this important milestone, the Symphonia continues to offer adult tickets at $20 if purchased in advance, and $25 at the gate. Tickets for children ages 7 to 18 are just $10. The Symphonia welcomes children, ages 6 and under, for free. General parking is always free.

Tickets are available for purchase at any of our Doylestown Service Centers. (Thompson BMW, Thompson Lexus Doylestown, and Thompson Toyota)

For more information head to https://www.riversidesymphonia.org/

Thompson Performing Arts Series at Doylestown Central Park

Come out to the C&N Amphitheater at Central Park in Doylestown, Pa to hear local musical groups! This FREE summer concert series is open to the public, and all are invited to come out and enjoy. Performances are every Wednesday at 7pm so mark your calendars! For more information about show times and performers, head to our Thompson Performing Arts webpage

Cars & Coffee - April 30!

We're back for the 2022 Cars & Coffee season! Kick-off your weekend the right way, join us in celebrating two of the best things in life: coffee and cars. Please register your vehicle as soon as possible. Space is limited. All makes and models are welcome. Rain date TBD.

Launch of the BMW iX and BMW i4

To celebrate the first-ever, all-electric BMW iX and BMW i4, Thompson BMW's is hosting an exclusive premiere night on Wednesday, April 6th.

The next generation of electric mobility has arrived - the all-electric BMW iX and i4. With luxury finishes and intelligent tech, explore pure electric performance with the 516 horsepower iX, or experience breathtaking acceleration and agility during every minute you spend in the 536 horsepower BMW i4 M50. 

With the BMW iX and i4, you get more than a pioneering all-electric performance vehicle - you'll be saving money and reducing environmental impact, too. BMW's electric line-up is the ideal balance of luxury performance with the advantages of an electric lifestyle, utilizing 100% renewable energy in production and maximizing the use of responsibly sourced materials.

Enjoy this exclusive unveiling of the first-ever BMW iX and i4 where you can place your order for BMW's newest, most innovative electric vehicles. You can be among the very first to drive the future - the Ultimate ELECTRIC Driving Machine.

2021 NEWS & ANNOUNCEMENTS

Gift Cards Available

Thompson Gift Cards are available at each of our Service Centers.  Available in $25 or $50 increments, they make the perfect gift for the holidays or any time of the year!

 

 

 

Mercer Legacy Sweepstakes

 

The Mercer Legacy Sweepstakes is an annual event that supports the mission of the Bucks County Historical Society and the legacy of Henry Chapman Mercer. The 36th annual  Mercer Legacy Sweepstakes features a variety of different prizes participants can win including the grand prize of a brand new 2021 BMW 530i xDrive from Thompson BMW. 

Proceeds from ticket sales for this event help expand access to experience the Mercer Museum and Fonthill Castle, including the development of new distance learning opportunities for the community. 

M3/M4 Premier Night 

 

Generation after generation, we've been impressed with everything BMW does with their new models. Well, the next generation of M3 and M4 are no different. 

The finely engineered 3.0-liter BMW M TwinPower Turbo inline-6 engine can unleash intense power - up to 503 horsepower in the Competition models, taking you from 0-60 mph in 3.8 seconds. Purists will love the manual transmission that comes as standard on the BMW M3 and M4, while drivers in the Competition models enjoy the precision of an 8-speed M STEPTRONIC transmission. Needless to say, driving the all-new BMW M3 and M4 might prove to be very addicting.

We celebrated this release with is "Open House" style event on Thursday, March 11. We invited previous M model customers to come check out the new models for themselves! 

2020 NEWS & ANNOUNCEMENTS

Helping Hands Toy Workshop

Align with Thompson in the Fight Against Breast Cancer | October 1-31st

1 in 8 women will develop breast cancer. That's about 1.4 million who will be diagnosed this year. October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month. The Thompson Organization wanted to show support for survivors and those affected by it. For every 4-Wheel Alignment service, we will donate $10 to the Linda Creed Breast Cancer Organization.

Why did we choose this organization? The Linda Creed Breast Cancer Organization helps women locally, right here in our communities. The LCBCO, founded over 31-years ago, is dedicated to the early detection and treatment of breast cancer. LCBCO cover costs for free mammography screenings for uninsured/underinsured women in our communities, supporting patients every step of the way. The organization works with hospitals in our area.

"Without medical insurance coverage, these women often ignore well care and, too often, it also means ignoring the symptoms," said Fran Orodeckis, Development Director, Linda Creed Breast Cancer Organization.

The LCBCO is a grassroots effort, fundraising more than $300,000 each year.

"We hear a lot that people work full time just to have healthcare, then when you need it most, you can't get the help you need," said Orodeckis. "That's where we come in. We help to make sure everyone gets the assistance to get treatment."

During the month of October Align with Thompson in the fight against breast cancer. It's one way we can help make a difference, because 'we're in this together.'

To learn more about LBCO click here. The Thompson Organization is committed to giving back to our communities.

On Your Mark, Get Set… GO! | September 9th

Let your little one breakaway Sunday, September 9^th at 10:30 in the morning. Young riders get the thrill of a lifetime as they sprint up to the pro finish line. This is a great way for kids to experience the excitement of racing like a pro.

The event is sponsored by Thompson Toyota. It is open to ages 3-5 Big Wheel/Trikes, 6-8, 9-10, 11-13. The course is 220 yards for 10 & under, and up to 320 yards for 11-13. Registration - at West Court & Harvey Streets - opens at 9:30 am and races begin at 10:00 am. Awards and group photos will be held post-race. Helmets and properly inflated tires are required! Bicycle and helmet check will be provided by Doylestown Bike Works.

Please use the Bucks County Parking Garage located at Union and Broad Streets, a five-minute walk from registration, including waivers and numbers, and staging at Harvey & W. Court Streets. Click here to register.

Almost Time To Breakaway! | September 9th

 Breakaway to the Thompson Bucks County Classic. Now in its seventh year with Lexus as the official vehicle, it has become the premier cycling event held through beautiful Doylestown. It will be held during the Doylestown Arts Festival in September.

There's a race for everyone at the Thompson Bucks County Classic. Pro men and women will battle for championship points and their share of the prizes. Amateurs will hammer for glory, and a must-see children's race and, the can't-miss Brompton Burst, a folding bike and best-dressed competition.

This year it is set to take place on September 9th, 2018. Lexus will be featuring the all-new 2019 ES in Ultrasonic Blue. This car isn't expected to hit dealerships until later this year, now this highly anticipated new car will make its debut right here at Thompson Lexus Doylestown. The ES will lead the way for cyclist through the course.

Teams from around the world come in to participate in this race. You can watch all the excitement take place in less than 45 days. Save the date, September 9, 2018, for the Thompson Bucks County Classic.

Enter to Win a BMW Cruise M Bike | September 8-9th

The precision of German engineering isn't just for cars. The BMW Cruise M Bike is unrivaled in its combination of technically-sophisticated equipment and exclusive design. It reflects BMW's dedication to craftsmanship by centering on the sleek carbon fiber frame.

Make this BMW Cruise M Bike yours - stop into the Thompson BMW Service Center throughout the month of September and enter to win. Retail Value $1130.

Get A Sneak Peek | September 9th

During the 2018 Thompson Bucks County Classic people can get a sneak peek at the all-new LexusES in Ultrasonic Blue. Lexus is the official vehicle in the race and will lead cyclists through the Doylestown course.

This is one car you don't want to miss getting a glimpse of, it isn't even expected to be in dealerships until later this year. It's sleek design and performance will have you itching for a test drive. Lexus made the new design sleeker, sportier and more spacious. It is available in a hybrid and F Sport model. Thompson Lexus will be the only ones in the area debuting this brand-new edition.

Teams from around the world come in to participate in this race. You can watch all the excitement take place in less than 45 days. Save the date, September 9, 2018, for the Thompson Bucks County Classic.

 Give A Little Cuddle

Instead of celebrating a birthday with cake and candles, Russell Taylor, a Service Advisor for Thompson Lexus Willow Grove celebrates its by giving back.

 "It started three years ago, I wanted to help those who needed it," said Taylor. "Now, it's turned into a tradition."

 When Taylor started collecting stuffed bears for his birthday he delivered the bears to area hospitals. This year he has decided to donate the bears to area police departments.

 "I think it would be great to have police officers hand out a teddy bear to kids in need," said Taylor. "They see a lot of things and maybe that bear can help a child who needs to be comforted in a time of need, that extra cuddle could go a long way."

 Taylor said the response for what's become a birthday tradition is always amazing. It's quickly spread on social media.

 "I get bears sent from all over the country, Colorado, Chicago, New York and South Carolina," said Taylor.

 Thompson Lexus in Willow Grove has decided to step in and help out its own. The Willow Grove Lexus dealership was a drop off-site for the teddy bears this past June. The bears were collected through the last few weeks of the month. Taylor delivered them to the Upper Dublin, Upper Moreland, and Abington Police Departments the following week.

"I love doing this to help others," said Taylor. "When given the opportunity we should all give back. Doing a little can go a long way and it makes celebrating a birthday that much more special, knowing I am helping to bring smiles to kids who need it."

Taylor said while he doesn't feel like sharing his age, he can share his love to give back. Next June help give an extra cuddle to a child in need and donate a bear to our Lexus in Willow Grove.

Cars & Coffee Debuts in Willow Grove

June 9^th was the first ever Cars & Coffee held at our Lexus Willow Grove. Cars of all kinds pulled in bright and early to grab their cup of Joe and danish to show off their wheels. 

There was on display a 2012 Lexus LFA, one of only 500 made. Thompson is not new to hosting Cars & Coffee events.  

Stephanie Onimus, the Parts Manager at Lexus Willow Grove, said the crowd was great.

A New Set of Wheels

 June 26, 2018--It's been a year in the making, but without further ado, The Thompson Organization is proud to present the Doylestown Township Police Department with its first Motorcycle Patrol unit.

 "We are so grateful," said Sergeant Robert Jones, Doylestown Township Police Department. "Thompson went above and beyond our expectations."

 The Doylestown Township Police Department has three riders dedicated to this unit. Sergeant Jones said without The Thompson Organization's help in this purchase, the dream of having a motorcycle unit would still be a work in progress.  

"When I met with Vice President, John Thompson, and General Manager, George Wirth, a year ago, to start raising money for this process, I never imagined that they would donate the entire bike to the department," said Jones.

 "This is our community, this is our home, the police support us and we want to give back to help them," said John Thompson, Vice President, The Thompson Organization. "Seeing the joy in their faces over this makes it worth it."

"We were happy to help the department," said George Wirth, General Manager. "It's what we enjoy doing most, giving back to our neighbors." 

Sergeant Jones said this motorcycle allows the department to be more interactive with the community and approachable to kids.  

I drove through Kids Castle and the kids came running over to see it, they were just as excited as we were," said Jones.

 Jones has been with the Township Police since 2005. He spearheaded the idea of the motorcycle unit in early 2017. Jones and two others went to training for this last year. All have prior motorcycle experience. The unit is now patrolling the streets of the township.

 "We just can't thank them enough, we are very humbled by this," said Jones. "We can do everything we do in a police cruiser on this bike and help out with special events."

EXPERIENCE ART IN DOYLESTOWN | SEPTEMBER 8TH-9TH

This year marks the 27th anniversary of the Doylestown Arts Festival. This free, two-day festival is one of the community's largest and most highly anticipated events, with 160 artisans, 5 stages of live music and much more. For a list of exhibitors, entertainment schedule and parking info click on Doylestown Arts.

Doylestown At Dusk | July 21st

More than 500 cars are expected park to along the beautiful streets of downtown. This is one of the most popular car shows in the area. All proceeds benefit the Doylestown Rotary Club's Local Community Grants. General admission is free, and shuttle service and parking are available at the County Parking Garage. Visit doylestowncarshow.com for complete information.

 4UDREW Car Show & Festival | August 5th

The 9thAnnual 4UDREW Car Show and Festival, which draws over 300 cars, will be held at Doylestown Central Park again this year and is free to the public. Established in memory of Drew Panettieri, the 4UDREW Foundation raises funds to support hunger prevention and education. The Bucks County Housing Group will also be collecting non-perishable food items during the event. For more info, visit 4udrew.org.

New Hope Auto Show | August 12th

The New HopeAuto Show, celebrating more than 60 years will feature the finest in classic and antique, foreign and domestic vehicles. Held on the grounds of New Hope-Solebury High School, the show is August 12th.

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