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Maserati GranTurismo MC Centennial Edition

2015 Maserati GranTurismo MC Centennial Edition

100 years ago in the heart of Bologna, Italy, Maserati was born.  A century of unparalleled success, innovation, and prestige has made cause for celebration.  To commemorate this historic time, Maserati has created unique designs of the GranTurismo MC with the esteemed title of “Centennial Edition.”  Featuring three new and unique three-layer paints, the Maserati GranTurismo MC Centennial Edition captured the hearts of spectators at the Beijing and New York Auto Shows in April of 2014.  This gorgeous vehicle has now made its way into the halls of Park Place Maserati.

Click Here To See More About This Very Unique Maserati!

2015 Maserati GranTurismo MC Centennial Edition

Park Place Maserati is holding the new “Blu Inchiostro” color GranTurismo MC Centennial Edition in our spotlight.  The paint color, with deep dark glints, has been specifically developed to combine with the lighter shades of the interior, creating an aesthetically beautiful transition between the cabin and the exterior.  The color is sporty, yet retains an air of elegance with its intensity and reddish undertones.  Furthermore, a unique centennial logo has been placed in the door sill and the center wheel caps so as to emphasize the exclusivity of this vehicle.

Maserati GranTurismo MC Centennial Edition Wheel

Taking a look under the hood of the Centennial leaves little else to be desired.  Featuring a powerful 454 horsepower 4.7L V-8 naturally-aspirated engine with MC Trofeo-developed high-performance and specifically-tuned exhaust, the GranTurismo MC Centennial Edition lacks in neither bark nor bite.  The suspension and chassis are designed specifically to enhance track performance without sacrificing any of its abilities as a day-to-day driver because of its single rate sports suspension and a lower, stiffer setup.  The hood, made entirely of carbon fiber, provides additional downforce at the front to improve steering sensation and control at high speeds.

Maserati GranTurismo MC Centennial Edition Interior

Once you take a seat in the cabin, you immediately realize that the emphasis placed on performance in no way detracts from the luxury experienced within.  The Poltrona Frau leather interior with the contrast stripe design with specifically matched contrast stitching truly highlights this interior as the pinnacle of indulgence.  This, coupled with the carbon fiber trim on both the interior and exterior accent regions, indicates that Maserati held nothing back in either its design or implementation.  With the realization of the GranTurismo MC Centennial Edition, Maserati has undoubtedly primed itself for its next century of unbridled achievement.

Maserati GranTurismo MC Centennial Edition Interior

 

Maserati GranTurismo MC Centennial Edition Door Sill
The door sill of the Maserati GranTurismo MC Centennial Edition features a carbon fiber panel adorned with the model name of the vehicle. This is accented with the exclusive centennial logo designed specifically for this vehicle.

 

Maserati GranTurismo MC Centennial Edition
This frontal view of the Maserati GranTurismo MC Centennial Edition highlights the aggressive stance of the vehicle as well as the pearlescent “Blue Inchiostro” exclusive paint color designed specifically for this centennial anneversary vehicle.

 

Maserati GranTurismo MC Centennial Edition
This driver seat view of the Maserati GranTurismo MC Centennial Edition brings the unique interior accents and coloring into the light. To compliment the “Blue Inchiostro” exterior color, the same color piping has been used to contrast with the cream colored “Poltrona Frau” leather interior.
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2015 Porsche Boxster is Built for the Driving Enthusiast

2015 Porsche Boxster driving

The Porsche Boxster was first unveiled in 1996, as an unique performance roadster concept with a distinctive mid-mounted boxer engine. The 2015 Porsche Boxster continues the boxer engine legacy, combining new lightweight construction with Porsche’s renowned agility and cornering dynamics. Sprinting from 0-62 mph in 5.8 seconds, the Boxster handles hairpin turns with ease, proving that fun is the main objective of this sports car. A new version of thermal management assists in reducing friction and optimizing efficiency. For those who want a more responsive driving experience, select the “Sport” button on the center console—engine dynamics will tune for true performance driving.

2015 Porsche Boxster driving

The Boxster’s performance is only matched by its sleek style. Curving lines rise to a fully electric convertible rooftop, which, when lowered, takes your driving experience from “dynamic” to “truly exceptional.” Cruising down the highway with the wind in your hair, it’s not hard to see why the Boxster is one of Porsche’s most popular models.

2015 Porsche Boxster interior

The interior is similarly outfitted with dynamic driving in mind. With all controls close to hand, the cockpit is designed for high performance driving, without sacrificing comfort. Elegant leather and silver-toned detailing finish off this stylishly appointed interior.

Ready for a test drive? Head to Park Place Porsche in Dallas today and check out this sporty stunner for yourself.

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Lexus Named Luxury Brand With “Best Resale Value” By Kelley Blue Book

kelley blue book best resale value awards

For the fourth year in a row, Kelley Blue Book has awarded Lexus with its “Best Resale Value” title. Individually, six Lexus models won the award in their respective segments, including:

Lexus RC 350 – Entry-Level Luxury Car

Lexus LS 460 – High-End Luxury Car

Lexus RX 450h – Hybrid SUV/Crossover

Lexus GS 350 – Luxury Car

Lexus GX 460 – Luxury Mid-Size SUV/Crossover

Lexus LX 570 – Luxury Full-Size SUV/Crossover

kelley blue book best resale value awards

Kelley Blue Book bases “Best Resale Value” calculations on a number of factors, including market conditions for each vehicle, competition for each vehicle, sales data, and more. In order for an automotive brand to receive the “Best Resale Value” award, the carmaker must manufacture excellent vehicles across its model lines.

According to Kelley Blue Book, “Lexus has created a Best Resale Value dynasty. Four straight years as our best Best Luxury Brand when it comes to holding resale value over time is an unprecedented achievement, one that should inject a full measure of legitimate overconfidence in buyers.”

All the more reason to schedule a test drive of an all-new 2015 Lexus today at our Park Place Lexus Plano or Grapevine locations today.

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Rolls-Royce Ghost Series II Glides Into Dallas

Rolls-Royce Ghost Series II

The Rolls-Royce Ghost Series II weighs in at a whopping three tons, but you’d never know it when effortlessly coasting down the highway. From 0-62 mph in just 4.9 seconds, this heavyweight packs a powerful punch into a sufficiently luxurious package. This is a vehicle for those who love refinement, from the elegant shape of the body to the well-appointed cockpit featuring redesigned seats and more controls than a space shuttle.

Rolls-Royce Ghost Series II
Photo by Ben Garrett

Christopher Wynn of FD Luxe recently took the Ghost Series II, outfitted with a supple red leather interior, for a spin around Dallas. The verdict? The Ghost Series II gives “the sense that you are floating just above the road, not necessarily connected to it.” Read more about Wynn’s big day out with the Ghost Series II here.

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“Hare Raising” Mercedes-Benz Super Bowl Commercial Debuts

Mercedes-Benz The Big Race

In our previous blog post, we told you about the new Mercedes-Benz Super Bowl commercial featuring a new twist on the classic “The Tortoise and the Hare” fable. The spot made its debut on Ellen last night, and fans who guessed that the Tortoise would win “The Big Race” were right!

The Tortoise gets some help from the all-new high performance 2016 Mercedes-Benz AMG GT S to beat out the cocky Hare. Check out the spot below or when it airs again during the Super Bowl on February 1st and let us know what you think!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LQvdIGeUUvo

If you’d like to experience your own “Big Race,” Mercedes-Benz is giving fans the opportunity to win a trip for two to an AMG Driving Academy experience. Visit www.bigrace.com and enter to win!

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All New Jaguar F-PACE to Debut in 2016

Jaguar F-PACE

The Detroit Auto Show usually provides a good look at what’s ahead for many major car retailers, and this year’s show is no exception. Jaguar has just announced their latest model, the F-PACE, will make its debut in 2016.

The F-PACE is based on the highly popular C-X17 concept car Jaguar introduced last year. Featuring five seats and the superior on-road performance for which Jaguar is known, the F-PACE is the brand’s first foray into crossover territory. The F-PACE will also include Jaguar’s Instinctive All Wheel Drive® system and All Surface Progress Control technology, improving both traction and all-weather driving capabilities.

Jaguar F-PACE

“In 2015 we will celebrate Jaguar’s 80th year,” says Andy Goss, Jaguar Land Rover Global Sales Director. “We will introduce our first performance crossover which we consider to be the ultimate practical sports car – a car that builds on the brand’s founding ideals of Grace, Pace and Space to become one of the most innovative Jaguar vehicles we’ve ever developed.”

The F-PACE has begun testing at Jaguar’s facilities in the UK, and more news about the vehicle will be released later this year by JaguarUSA and on the Park Place Jaguar Dallas and Plano pages of our website.  Please contact Steve Vankos at Jaguar Dallas or Jason Feuerberg at Jaguar Plano for more details.  It’s safe to say, in the words of Andy Goss, “2015 will most definitely be the year of the cat.”

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Volvo Art in Motion

Park Place Volvo Art in Motion

When you think Volvo brilliant pop art, graffiti-esc murals and spectacular cardboard sculptures might not be the first three images that drive off your tongue.  They are a brand that puts a heavy emphasis on their safely, reliability and quality. Volvo has rarely been flashy, nothing outrageous, just always good and always dependable. Yet with these Volvo Art Sessions takes a unique approach to the almost one dimensional world of automotive advertising. For a brand whose edgiest approach in the last few years was a product placement of a station wagon driven by a dreamy vampire, this is a huge step.  With the Volvo Art Sessions, the car is the canvas. Instead of emphasizing the vehicle itself Volvo gave artist from all around the globe the opportunity to create live works of art around, in and on its cars. This is a movement that the Swedish automakers have been pushing since 2011 but as of recent has gained my immense support for. The works of art that are created with these cars are spectacular and the way that the company captures it all in time-lapse fashion is brilliant. Take the Art, Form and Inspiration tag line for one of the projects in 2011 it took 10 days, 5 different artist on 1 car on 1 canvas to create the spectacular works of art.

After being constantly entertained by the creativity expressed by the Volvo brand, your image of the automaker is likely to change. Come by Park Place Volvo Dallas. We have one of the largest inventories of both new and used Volvo cars in Metroplex and our doors are wide open off at 3515 Inwood Rd.