Thompson Lexus

Thompson Lexus was recently honored with the prestigious Elite of Lexus Award for 2009. This special award is reserved for dealers who excel at everything they do and is the highest distinction a Lexus dealer can receive.

This is the 14th year we've reached this distinction, more than any other dealer in our District. Elite of Lexus dealers are chosen based on customer feedback from surveys rating owner satisfaction, sales and service. Dealers must also exceed rigorous Lexus operational and certification standards.

Our Lexus dealership opened its doors in 1989 as one of the premier Lexus dealerships in the country. With over 2 decades of experience, we continue surpassing expectations in sales, service and overall owner support. To learn more about how we can provide you with an elite automotive experience, call us today!

An intimate look at the Pursuit of Perfection as it comes to life in the manufacturing of the 2010 Lexus RX. Discovery Channel takes you inside the factory in Cambridge, Ontario, the only plant outside Japan that produces Lexus vehicles. From the press shop to the paint shop to the final test drive, you'll get a unique perspective not just on the factory, but on the Lexus mind-set. Here, remarkably meticulous attention to detail is the norm, and workers strive to build each RX as if it were going to be their own.

Due to the success of last month's sales, our pre-owned inventory has been depleted and we are in need of 2004 to 2006 Lexus ES or RX models. Since these models are in such high demand, we'll pay top dollar for your vehicle!

Stop by and we'll buy your ES or RX outright or, if you choose, you can upgrade to a new Lexus. We have excellent programs on new models, including special leases and low financing.

Please call Sales Manager Dave Ryan at 215-783-6612 to set up an appraisal of your vehicle.

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.

Toyota and Lexus received 2010 Kelley Blue Book Best Resale Value Awards, which recognized automakers' achievements in producing vehicles that best retain their value. With some of the best selling cars in the world, Toyota has built a brand with a strong reputation as a smart buy. In the luxury category, Lexus is known for quality that's unmatched in the industry. Not only does their lineup offer style and performance, but also comes packed with more hybrid models than any other automaker. During the first 5 years of ownership, depreciation is often drivers' greatest expense, so choosing a Toyota or Lexus that retains its value better than other vehicles helps keep your total ownership cost low. See which Toyota, Lexus and BMW models were rated best in their categories:

Mid-Size Pickup: Toyota Tacoma
Mid-Size Utility Vehicle: Toyota Highlander
Van: Toyota Sienna
Hybrid/ALT Fuel Car: Toyota Prius
Near-Luxury Car: Lexus IS
Luxury Utility Vehicle: Lexus Rx 350
Hybrid/ALT. Fuel Utility Vehicle: BMW X5 Turbo Diesel

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. 

From the onset, the 2010 Lexus HS250h was developed as the world's first dedicated luxury hybrid, breaking boundaries in green innovation. Lexus continually strives to develop environmentally friendly technology and the company's commitment goes even further - all the way to responsible manufacturing.

Recyclability: Lexus designs vehicles with a careful eye on how they will one day be disposed. Over 85% of the HS 250h is recyclable, including both its hybrid and conventional accessory batteries.

Plant-derived Materials: Over 30% of the HS 250's interior and trunk plastics are made from plant-derived materials.  Kenaf, a highly sustainable grass plant similar to bamboo, is used inside the doors, seatbacks and rear parcel shelf.  The seat foam of the HS is produced using oil derived from castor seeds. These innovations contribute to a 33% reduction in harmful CO2 over the life cycle of the HS 250h.  

Reusing Vehicle Waste: When seat cushions, floor mats and roof liners are made, the leftover pieces are used as sound insulation in the doors, roof, floor and chassis. Any extra waste is burned in an incinerator with 85% thermal efficiency.  This process generates electricity and steam which help power the manufacturing process.

Reducing Energy and Water Usage: Lexus has already reduced their consumption by 27% over the past 10 years and plan on reducing energy consumption of U.S. facilities by 18% by 2011 when compared to 2001.  

Zero Landfill Status:  Every Lexus manufacturing site maintains near zero-landfill status, meaning that 98% of manufacturing waste is recycled, repurposed or used to generate additional energy. Even more impressive, the U.S. sales headquarters campus for Lexus has achieved zero-landfill status.

At the Tokyo Motor Show, Lexus revealed the LFA supercar - a sleek, high-performance car that Toyota boasts will be the most powerful it has ever produced. The LFA combines high output chassis design and meticulous aerodynamics, producing high-rev, seamless acceleration. With its tremendously angular cutaways and vents, the supercar has a premium science fiction look. There's also race-bred engineering to its construction - much of the chassis and body is made of lightweight carbon-bier reinforced polymer, the suspension components are made of lightweight aluminum alloy and the brakes are carbon-ceramic material. According to one insider, only 500 vehicles will be built and made to customer specification. Lexus is scheduled to begin production of the LFA at the end of 2010 as the pinnacle of the Lexus "F" premium sports car series. 

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.