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May 7, 2015June 15, 2015

Volvo XC90: Best of the Best

Volvo is the proud recipient of one of the world’s premier product design awards for its all new XC90 luxury SUV. The renowned Red Dot ‘Best of the Best’ Design Award was presented to Volvo for the XC90’s pioneering design and high level of quality.

The new Swedish import beat out almost 5,000 other contenders vying for the top honor and recognition in the much coveted Red Dot awards.

“The new XC90 is the vanguard of Volvo’s new design direction. In our work on this car we have been very much aware of Volvo’s heritage, the value of authenticity and Scandinavian design, but we have also taken some bold and progressive steps forward, aiming for a design style and execution level that pushes our boundaries. I am very proud that our new flagship has won the prestigious Red Dot: Best of the Best award,” said Thomas Ingenlath, Senior Vice President of Design at Volvo Cars.

The XC90 represents a new beginning for Volvo with its new design, taking the SUV to the next level. The attention to detail in the design paves the way for future Volvo car designs with signature design elements including the new Volvo logo, a floating grille, and the celebrated T-shaped ‘Thor’s Hammer’ daytime running lights.

Carrying the precision and pioneering inside the car, Volvo created a serene and relaxing interior combining the finest natural materials such a leather, wood and crystal with a calming and luxurious take on Scandinavian Design. This is also reflected in the complete redesign of the information displays and interaction in the car, reducing complexity and creating a uniquely intuitive interface.

“The all-new Volvo XC90 symbolizes the cornerstone of a complete new generation of cars where our progressive design combines innovative technology with Scandinavian design virtues and stands for a new individual approach in the premium segment” concluded Ingenlath.

Check out the luxurious Volvo XC90 at Park Place Volvo.

April 21, 2015April 22, 2015

New Swedish Model Revealed at Park Place

A hot, brand new Swedish model with curves to die for created quite the stir.

All eyes were on the sleek physique draped in a semi-sheer silver cover-up, sitting in a dimly lit lounge at Park Place.

The energy and anticipation were palpable…. The countdown finally culminated in the Fresh Faces of Fashion unveiling the exciting all-new 2016 Volvo XC90.

The design is bold yet elegant while the engine is powerful yet efficient. The XC90 is pure luxury all around, offering comfortable seating for seven.

You can pre-order the XC90 right now at Park Place Volvo. Only three-thousand all-new XC90s will be available in the U.S. If the excitement in the room after the unveiling is any indication, most of them will soon call Dallas home.

To celebrate Volvo’s new addition to the line-up Park Place Volvo partnered with Stanley Korshak and Modern Luxury Dallas. The event was also a Wrap party for 2015 Fresh Faces of Fashion- a group of influential women dedicated to fashion, the community, and giving back.

Throughout the evening guests enjoyed a smorgasbord of Swedish-inspired treats and a preview of the latest Swedish fashion. The high-fashion lounge of Carin Rodebjer featured the designer’s latest fashion meanwhile Absolut Elyx Vodka served up delicious martinis…shaken, not stirred.

Stanley Korshak fashion lounge. Fashion by Carin Rodebjer.

For the gentlemen, an Eton Shirt Suite showcased menswear and accessories from Eton and offered Glenlivet and Chivas High Marque tasting.

Frost 321 cranked up the cool factor with their signature frozen drinks made by combining liquid nitrogen ice cream and cocktails.

Perrier-Jouet provided champagne for the Stanley Korshak Beauty & Bubble Bar where guests sipped champagne while make-up artists worked their magic doing make-up.

The celebration didn’t end there. Park Place Volvo and Modern Luxury Dallas donated $5,000 to The Salvation Army Echelon group- an organization of young adults who are rising up to serve The Salvation Army through donations and fundraising.

A big thank you to all our partners and everyone who helped Park Place Volvo reveal the all-new 2016 Volvo XC90.

April 16, 2015April 16, 2015

Park Place BodyWerks: Restoring Vehicles and Smiles

An innocent bystander caught in a police shoot-out in Lewisville, Erica Montes was lucky to get out alive; her Honda CR-V however, sustained a lot of damage. Adding insult to injury, her claim for repairs was denied.

After several months of back-and-forth with the insurance company, Ms. Montes came to terms with her SUV being riddled with bullet holes.

What she didn’t know is that her story caught the attention of Park Place Motorcars Fort Worth- General Manager, George Johnson, and things were about to get a lot better.

Mr. Johnson reached out to the manager of Park Place BodyWerks Fort Worth, David Norris, who invited Erica to stop by the body shop for the necessary repairs; oh and those repairs…they’re on the house.

Having been through so much, Montes was thrilled with the offer and knowing that her car will be restored.

In 2-weeks, Park Place BodyWerks fixed the damage from the shoot-out, but that’s not all they did.

Having taken panels and bumpers off, the body shop technicians noticed several other bumps and bruises on the CR-V that needed to be fixed or tended to. They fixed and replaced a laundry-list of small items that made a big difference. The icing on the cake- a complete detail and a full tank of gas; also compliments of Park Place BodyWerks.

When Erica came to pick-up her CR-V, it was unrecognizable.

It was no longer the dull silver SUV with rusty bullet holes she dropped off just 2-weeks ago, it was whole again and shiny.

There was more than a car restored that day. Montes’ smile was back on her face and that put a smile on ours!

April 10, 2015January 28, 2016

A Bugatti Wish Fulfilled and Memories Made

An experience to last a lifetime and a permanent grin to prove it.

Park Place teamed up with the Make-A-Wish foundation to make 7-year-old Michael Hollis’ dream come true.

His dream…worth nearly $3 MILLION!

Watch Michael Take The Ride Of His Dreams!

The young boy, battling leukemia, is a fan of fast cars and auto-racing video games.

Naturally, he wanted to experience a Bugatti Veyron for himself.

4304EDIT — Bugatti Veyron 16.4 Grand Sport Vitesse

Michael, along with his mom and dad flew in from San Antonio for the big surprise, arranged by Park Place Premier Collection, Make-A-Wish and Bugatti.

They pulled up for Michael’s big surprise in a white stretch-limo.

Michael had no idea what was in store for him till he saw his dream car…a black and blue Bugatti Veyron 16.4 Grand Sport Vitesse…with a Bugatti factory driver.

The driver wasn’t just any driver, it was Butch Leitzinger- a race car driver who won the famed Rolex 24 at Daytona three times.

4780EDIT — Butch Leitzinger- Bugatti Factory Pilot

Michael- stunned and excited, climbed into the Bugatti, taking it all in while Butch explained what each button does and how the super car, packing 1200 horsepower- taking it from 0-60 in under 3 seconds, works.

After a thorough overview and Michael’s Bugatti hat on, the duo was off for the ride of a lifetime.

Although the car tops out at 255 mph, Leitzinger didn’t go quite that fast.

Michael, taking it all in during the ride was all smiles, waved to cars as they passed.

After the ride, Michael and his family got a personal tour of the Park Place Premier Collection- checking out Rolls Royces, Bentleys and other awe-inspiring luxury vehicles.

4858 — Malcolm Gage- Park Place Premier Collection New Car Sales Director with Michael Hollis and a Bentley

4837 — Simon Crossley- Park Place Premier Collection Sales Consultant showing a McLaren to Michael Hollis

Bugatti and Park Place didn’t let Michael leave empty handed. He received quite the swag bag full of goodies from Bugatti to ensure he’ll have plenty to remind him of his experience of a lifetime.

4736 — (L) Heath Strayhan- General Manager Park Place Premier Collection (M) Michael Hollis (R) Butch Leitzinger- Bugatti Factory Pilot

Check out the full Park Place Premier Collection and Park Place Bugatti.

April 6, 2015

Dallas Blooms

Dallas Blooms is in it’s final week at the Dallas Arboretum. If you haven’t visited this beautiful Dallas attraction yet this year, now is the time! There’s more to see than delicate cherry blossoms and brightly hued tulips popping up across the lush lawns this year. A Porsche, a Mercedes-Benz, and a Volvo are also on display. Park Place Dealerships is the exclusive automotive sponsor of the annual event and have added some of our favorite cars to the mix.

A white Volvo XC-60 welcomes visitors to the Arboretum as they drive up. It’s one of several Park Place vehicles providing a perfect backdrop for pictures.

Not far from the entrance, perched among the pastel-colored tulips is a picture-perfect black Porsche Boxster GTS.

Cool Thursday Concerts got a little cooler with the addition of a stylish silver Mercedes-Benz ML350 greeting visitors on the lawn.

This year’s theme, “Deep in the Hearts of Texans”, pays homage to The Lone-star State with Texas-sized topiaries.

Dallas Blooms runs through Sunday, April 12th.

March 27, 2015April 14, 2015

Luxury Brands On Display At 2015 DFW Auto Show

Navigating a maze of cars and SUVs, the 2015 DFW Auto Show will definitely have something for every type of automotive aficionado you can find.

From antiques to the latest models fresh off the production line, the show can be a sensory overload of the best kind.

From the moment you walk in the door, the sight is a sea of cars. You’ll definitely want to climb inside, feel the soft leather seats, play with the latest state-of-the art technology, or even catch a view of a car that hasn’t made it to a showroom yet.

The bright lights illuminate the vivid colors of all sorts of vehicles from Lexus’ newest addition- a blue Lexus NX to an orange McLaren 650S Spider to a bright red Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG GT Coupe spinning slowly atop a display pedestal.

2016 Mercedes Benz AMG GT S Coupe — 2016 Mercedes Benz AMG GT Coupe

Car shopping has never been easier with so many brands and models all under one roof. You can climb into and get a feel for many vehicles on display. Shop to your heart’s content at the show then let the Experts in Excellence take it from there.

Whether you fell in love with a Lexus or a Maserati or perhaps you’d like to experience the exquisite luxury of a Rolls-Royce or a Bentley, Park Place has locations across Dallas-Fort Worth to provide you with a car buying experience that only Experts in Excellence can deliver.

The 2015 DFW Auto Show runs through Sunday, March 29^th. Purchase tickets online here.

March 25, 2015

Park Place Dealerships Supporting Dallas Blooms at the Dallas Arboretum and Botanical Gardens

PARK PLACE DEALERSHIPS SUPPORTING DALLAS BLOOMS AT THE DALLAS ARBORETUM AND BOTANICAL GARDEN, WHICH RUNS THROUGH APRIL 12

In its 31^st year, Dallas Blooms presents “Deep in the Hearts of Texans” through April 12 supported by Park Place Motorcars Dallas, Park Place Porsche and Park Place Volvo.

“This is one of our favorite events in which we participate annually,” said Rob Sumner, marketing director at Park Place Dealerships. “Since 1985, Dallas Blooms has been a ‘must see’ attraction. Corporate support is integral to bringing Dallas Blooms to the community each year and we are proud to be a part of Dallas Blooms.”

Pictured is Rob Schweizer, general manager of Park Place Volvo and Mary Brinegar, Dallas Arboretum President.

March 9, 2015April 14, 2015

The All New 2016 Volvo XC90

The 2016 Volvo XC90, the brand’s most innovative and luxurious model to date, marks a new era of sleeker, smarter cars for Volvo.

Volvo’s new Scalable Product Architecture, the latest standard for all future Volvos, features a slightly larger and lighter body than the previous Volvo models, as well as a completely redesigned chassis. The Scalable Product Architecture also features a completely integrated electrical design that optimizes vehicle dynamics, safety, car body, and infotainment systems. With its updated design, the XC90 commands attention, yet maintains a clean and sophisticated appearance.

Volvo’s latest powertrains mark the start of a new generation of highly efficient and powerful engines for the brand. Called “E-Drive,” the three engine variations–the T5, T6, and T8 plug-in hybrid–all encompass Volvo’s commitment to creating more innovative technologies. “Efficiency” is no long synonymous with lackluster performance. Each Volvo engine is paired to an 8-speed Geartronic automatic transmission.

The T5 is a turbocharged 4-cylinder engine with 250 hp and 258 lb-ft of torque. The T6 supercharged engine has a considerable 316 hp and 295 lb-ft of torque. Finally, the powerful new T8 option contains the same engine as the T6 with an additional 60-kW, 80 hp electric motor on the rear axle that allows the driver to run on either pure electricity, a hybrid combination, or exclusively on gasoline.

The Volvo XC90 brings an exciting new edge to Volvo’s design language. The vehicle’s’ new floating grille design adorned with the timeless Volvo logo gives an updated twist to a familiar look. The LED daytime running lights are unmistakable, evoking the mythical shape of Thor’s hammer. The tail lights glow as red, vertical curves highlighting the distinctive sweep of the vehicle.

Swedish luxury design has become increasingly sophisticated, and this year is no exception. Enter the spacious seven-seat cabin of the XC90 and surround yourself with soft Nappa leather and birch wood trim. Seats have been redesigned to add more cushion, and combined with ample legroom, make for a comfortable journey.

The XC90 combines Volvo’s relentless commitment to safety with a sleek, updated package for a luxury crossover that’s as stylish as it is efficient. Contact Park Place Volvo today to reserve your 2016 Volvo XC90.

November 18, 2014May 7, 2015

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.

July 3, 2014November 1, 2019

July 4th Holiday Weekend Puts Millions Of Americans In Their Car Traveling To Festivities

Approximately 41 million people will travel farther than 50 miles or more from home over the 4^th of July holiday weekend this year according to AAA. That is an increase over the same weekend in 2013 and more than 14 percent more compared to Memorial Day weekend.

Park Place Dealerships has invited clients to share their stories and photos of their travels in their cars over the holiday weekend on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram using the hashtag #ParkPlace4th.

“We want to see how families use their vehicles to enjoy time together,” said Rob Sumner, marketing director of Park Place Dealerships. “Some families are going to the beach, visiting extended family, or exploring another part of the country so they will spend many hours in their cars. It’s fun to share pictures of road trips and we hope to see some fun photos.”