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Summer Cruising 101: How to Protect Yourself From Summer UV Rays

Imagine driving down the freeway with the top-down, feeling the shift in the wind against your skin and seamlessly embracing each and every curve on the open road. Is there anything that beats this type of driving experience on a sunny day? Not at all, but with the summer sun comes some serious risk for drivers and passengers without proper sun protection.

Park Place works with our community of local business to enhance our client experience, and provide clients with exclusive offers to enjoy because we simply appreciate that you chose Park Place as Your Place. TropicSport, a Park Place Preferred Partner, gives us the scoop on some best practices to protect your skin and the environment so your car’s top can stay down all summer long. Tropicsport is kindly offering 20% off an online order  with the code PARKPLACE20%

UVA vs UVB:  What’s the Difference?

There are 2 types of harmful UV rays from the sun:  UVA and UVB.  UVA (think A for Aging) rays have a longer wavelength and cause more long-term effects such as wrinkling and aging of the skin – and of far greater concern – skin cancer.   UVA rays are year round, they are not temperature dependent or even impacted by weather as 80% penetrates the fog and clouds.  UVB (think B for Burning) rays have a shorter wavelength and are the ones that cause sunburn and skin cancer.

Don’t the Windows Protect me from UV Rays?

While car windshields typically block out UVB rays, studies show that they only partially block UVA rays.  Side and back are not regulated and let these rays in. 

A study in the Journal of American Academy of Dermatology revealed that nearly 53% of skin cancers in the US occur on the left, or driver’s side of the body.  UV exposure is 5 times greater on the left arm and 20 times greater on the left side of the face!  This left-side sun exposure triggers sun damage, which can cause wrinkles, skin leathering, sagging and brown ‘age’ spots.  The more time you spend driving, the higher the risk of skin damage.  Research shows that all types of skin cancers are more common on the left side of the body. Add the right side and the top of your head, and sure, the breeze feels great but you may not realize just how strong the sun is.

Do not fret, your top-down luxury cars are still perfect for the summer. We just recommend taking some of the pointers below into account, so you and your luxury auto can enjoy the sun all summer long: 

1. Wear an SPF 30 Broad Spectrum Sunscreen which protects against both UVA and UVB rays.

  • Apply sunscreen before getting into the car to your face, ears, arms, neck, scalp & hair part. 

2.  Wear SPF 30 Lipblam and Reapply sunscreen every 2 hours.

3. Wear a hat, preferably a wide brim, and Sunglasses with UVA and UVB filters to protect your eyes from cataracts and delicate skin around your eyes. 

  • Pro-Tip: long sleeves are a great option to protect your arms.

4. Consider closing your convertible roof between the peak sun hours of 10 am to 2 pm to avoid a major, direct sun hit.

So now you know how to protect yourself, but what will you choose to arm yourself with against the sun? We would highly recommend TropicSport sunscreen because it’s Born from Nature.  It is a natural mineral sunscreen with non-nano titanium dioxide and zinc oxide and lacks ingredients that are hard to pronounce. TropicSport is free of toxic chemicals like oxybenzone and avobenzone. 

Remember, an ounce of prevention – or sunscreen, in this case – is worth a pound of cure! TropicSport is offering Park Place Clients 20% off with the code PARKPLACE20% at www.TropicSport.com

TropicSport is one of our newest preferred partners, so as a Park Place client we encourage you to visit them and take advantage of their exclusive offer of 20% using the code PARKPLACE20%

 

 

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The 2018 Bentley Bentayga Breaks SUV Record at Pikes Peak

The Bentley Bentayga is far from merely extravagant; it’s power and prowess, utility and sport, and the true personification of “no stone left unturned” from the stitching to the powerhouse of the luxury SUV. Similarly, Pike’s Peak 

boasts quite a record of its own- standing against the test of time as a place of hikers, campers, nature lovers, family adventurers, and now W12 engines with about 600 horses (hp).  

With almost a 5.0 rating on Google, Pikes Peak is reportedly quite the challenge for man and machine, and one that the 2018 Bentley Bentayga dominated at the annual Pikes Peak International Hill Climb. The course is 12.42-miles where vehicles are challenged to climb almost 5,000 feet and attack 156 corners. The Bentayga averaged 66.5 mph, decimating the current record by nearly two minutes with Rhys Millen, a Pikes Peak Hill Climb veteran, at the helm. And no, the SUV wasn’t tricked out with upgrades and modifications to make the climb, but rather to comply within challenge guidelines, the winning SUV was as close to standard production as possible- with the front seats being replaced with racing seats and the back seats being removed among other small modifications.

 

Rhys Millen, Bentley Bentayga at Pikes Peak International Hill Climb 2018. Photo: James Lipman / jameslipman.com
Rhys Millen, Bentley Bentayga at Pikes Peak International Hill Climb 2018.
Photo: James Lipman / jameslipman.com

Speaking immediately after his run, Rhys Millen commented:

 

“What an incredible machine. To take a luxury SUV with minimal modifications and be able to drive up this course in under 11 minutes is a huge testament to the performance and level of engineering in the Bentayga. I had a great run – the car was planted all the way up and gave me the confidence I needed to push hard. I’m delighted to take the SUV record for Bentley and for everyone that’s been involved in this project.”

The Pikes Peak Bentayga, a tangible Testament to A Brilliant Record

Bentley announced after the run on Pikes Peak, that they are releasing a Limited Edition Bentley Bentayga, the Pikes Peak Bentayga that will only produce 10 vehicles. The Pikes Peak Bentayga once again leaves no need, want, or luxury left unaddressed. Bentley’s in-house bespoke and coachbuilding division, Mulliner, is personally behind the handcrafted and eye-catching creation of this achievement on wheels.

The 10 production vehicles will showcase a few exterior updates including:

  • Ether a deep Beluga black paint or striking Radium
  • 22” wheels in a bespoke two-tone finish of Beluga with Radium accents
  • All exterior chrome replaced with gloss black components
  • Carbon fiber splitter, side skirts, diffuser, and rear spoiler.

The interior matches the grandiose specifications for the outer shell, including:

  • Key lime accents with Beluga leather
  • Alcantara inserts in seats and doors
  • Eliade cloth headliner
  • Pikes Peak logo on the carbon fiber fascia

Bentley’s Member of the Board for Sales & Marketing, Chris Craft, comments:

“This record proves the outstanding dynamic ability of the Bentayga – demonstrating again how Bentley Motors is the only automotive company in the world that can combine pinnacle luxury and breath-taking performance. Congratulations to all at Bentley Motorsport and to Rhys Millen and his team.” The Pikes Peak Bentayga will be available for order from August for clients in the US and Europe. A V8 Version of the standard SUV is set to release in 2019. For more information on this Pike’s Peak Feat, visit the Bentley Newsroom.

 

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Porsche Marks 70th Anniversary with Epic Celebration in Dallas

Park Place Porsche hosts Cattle Baron’s Ball members and Porsche enthusiasts

From the first Porsche, the Porsche 356 “No. 1” Roadster introduced in 1948, Porsche has pushed the limits to design the ultimate sportscar. But Porsche was never meant to be enjoyed alone…it was designed for two. So Porsche dealerships worldwide recently celebrated the 70th anniversary with a Sportscar Together Day.

Park Place Porsche invited the Porsche Club of America – Maverick Region to bring a wide range of Porsche 911s representing every year from 1967 to 2018 to the Lemmon Avenue dealership for a celebration of the best of German design and engineering. And the best in food, drink, and music as well, of course.

 

Guests enjoyed Monkey Shoulder Whiskey cocktails mixed by a special industrial-sized mixer in the form of a stylized concrete mixer truck. In addition, Park Place’s partners served craft beers by Unlawful Assembly, bourbon from Hudson Whiskey, and beverages including the Reyka Stuttgart Mule with grilled bratwurst by Degenhardt’s Brat Haus. Sunnyland Outdoor Furniture provided comfortable lounges for guests to relax in. Additional partners included Frost 321, Garages of Texas, and TropicSport.

Cattle Baron’s Ball members were on hand to promote the upcoming October 20 event to be held at Gilley’s Dallas. Since 1974, the Cattle Baron’s Ball has raised more than $77 million for cancer research, making the Dallas event the largest single-night fundraiser for the American Cancer Society.

Looking forward to the future of Porsche Performance, the new Mission E will combine the “distinctive emotional design of a Porsche, exceptional driving performance, and forward thinking with everyday functionality.” It will match a 600 horsepower engine with a range of about 310 miles, and acceleration from 0 – 60 mph in under 3.5 seconds.  This all-electric Porsche will feature a charging time of 15 minutes for approximately 80% capacity, combining time-saving value with electric vehicle mobility.

Park Place Porsche is located at 6113 Lemmon Avenue, near Love Field. Park Place will open its 17th dealership on July 23 with the addition of the new Park Place Porsche Grapevine.

The second annual Park Place Luxury & Supercar Showcase, benefiting the Momentous Institute, is scheduled for 10 am – 4 pm October 13 at the Four Seasons Resort and Club Dallas at Las Colinas. Within the family-friendly event will be a juried Collectors Concours featuring rare classic, luxury and supercars from private collectors. The event will also feature a fashion show by Highland Park Village, live music, specialty boutiques, and a Kid’s Concours area. Park Place will also showcase some of the latest models of their coveted brands, including Rolls-Royce, Bugatti, Maserati, McLaren, Bentley, Porsche, Mercedes-Benz, Lexus, Volvo, Jaguar, Land Rover and Lotus. For ticket info, or to submit a vehicle for consideration, go to LuxurySupercarShowcase.com.

Ken Schnitzer founded Park Place Dealerships in 1987 with a single Mercedes-Benz dealership on Oak Lawn. Today, Park Place Dealerships employs more than 2,000 people and operates 16 full-service dealerships. For more info, visit parkplace.com.

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Introducing Park Place’s Path to Purchase

In world full of “click to buy” goods and services, it was only a matter of time before the automotive purchase experience evolved to meet modern shopping expectations. The automotive dealership landscape is changing, and our goal is to provide clients with a seamless path to purchase in the dealership or online.

Park Place Dealerships is no exception and proud to introduce Park Place’s “Path to Purchase.” High-Performance purchasing is as simple as ‘click to buy’ with our newest digital retailing tool.  In a matter of minutes, you can start your purchase online from the comfort and convenience of your own home, desk, or favorite coffee shop. After you complete the 6 online steps, all that’s left is for you finalize your purchase and pick up your keys with one of our team members. It’s another way we are striving to make our Park Place home, your place. 

Let’s walk through the steps of Park Place’s Path To Purchase, to hopefully answer any looming FAQs about the new digital retailing experience:

  1. Select Your Vehicle:

First, choose your model after browsing our extensive selection of luxury vehicles- or click straight to your dream car. Once you’ve landed on the make and model of your dreams, click or tap the “Click to Buy” button.

  1. Negotiate Pricing

Choose Lease or Finance and all available incentives will be applied automatically, including optimal lease and finance terms, taxes and fees.  If you’d rather just make us an offer, that’s an option too. It’s quick, easy, and transparent.

  1. Sort Finance Solutions

Provide your credit score to pre-qualify for financial solutions that fit your needs and our online experts will assist you in selecting the best option for you.

  1. Value Your Trade

Kelly Blue Book will give you an instant offer, and the value of your trade-in redeemable with or without purchase. There’s no pressure, we just want to give you the tools.

  1. Options

Do you want an extended warranty, service warranty or contract, wheel and tire protection, or guaranteed asset protection (GAP) insurance? You can accomplish this with Step 5.

  1. Finalize

Click or tap submit and your information will cruise straight to your Park Place dealership.  Schedule a time to meet with a dedicated Sales Experience Manager to finalize your purchase and pick up your keys. Or, even better, let us deliver to your home or office.

It’s like Amazon meets luxury automotive, and your vehicle purchase experience couldn’t be any more seamless. At Park Place, we are here to serve you- even if that means you would rather stay in the comfort of your own home.  If your interested is sufficiently piqued, visit ParkPlace.com to get started or visit ParkPlace.com/Path-to-Purchase for more information on the newest way to purchase a vehicle with Park Place.

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Porsche Celebrates 70th Anniversary

“In the beginning I looked around and could not find quite the car I dreamed of. So I decided to build it myself.”  – Ferry, Porsche

1948. The year the first vehicle to bear the Porsche badge was produced. The year the name of one of the world’s greatest contributions to sports car history debuted. The year the Porsche brand was born.

For the past 70 years, Porsche has represented sports car construction, performance, and design at the highest level becoming not just another luxury manufacturer, but rather an icon in the sports car space. Ferdinand Anton Ernst, or Ferry Porsche, said: “In the beginning I looked around and could not find quite the car I dreamed of. So I decided to build it myself.” He inaugurated the Porsche Type 356 “No.1” Roadster in 1948, which was actually the accumulation of sports car technology created by none of other than Porsche Ferry himself.

His pre-Porsche Type 356 accomplishments include building an electric car with a wheel hub drive (the Lohner-Porsche) and creating a template for hybrid vehicles by developing a mixed petrol-electric powertrain in the year 1900. About thirty years later he founded his own engineering office and showcased the “Berlin-Rome Car” in 1939, which was the foundation of his Porsche sports car vision and the 1948 Type 356 (on the left in the photo below).

Porsche 70th Anniversary Featuring the Mission E and the 1948 Type 356

In 1963, Ferry’s son, Ferdinand Alexander, designed and debuted the Porsche 911. Since then the flagship sports car has been built over a million times. Oliver Blume, current Chairman of the Executive Board of Porsche AG, commented on the original 911 at an earlier event, “As the centrepiece of the brand, the 911 has become the sports car of dreams, winning the collective heart of enthusiasts all over the world.” Park Place Porsche emulated this piece of sports car history as a focal point of their part of Sports Car Together Day, showcasing nearly every model year of the iconic Porsche 911s at the celebration in Dallas.

As we look forward to the future of Porsche Performance, our focus turns to the Mission E. The Mission E combines “distinctive emotional design of a Porsche, exceptional driving performance, and forward thinking everyday functionality.” It comes equipped with 600hp, a range of 500km (about 310 miles), and accelerates 0-60mph in less than 3.5 seconds.  This Porsche is electric- literally, and with a charging time of 15 minutes for around 80% capacity, the Mission E provides time-saving value to electric vehicle mobility.

The past, present, and future of Porsche is purely epic, from the 1948 Type 365, the Porsche 911, and the upcoming Mission E.  Porsche’s 70th Anniversary Sports Car Together Day is an international event bringing Porsche fans together to celebrate to the legendary brand that’s defined ‘sports car’ for the rest of the industry. It’s was toast to heritage, tradition, Ferry Porsche, and the enduring legacy of Porsche performance.

 

 

 

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Preferred Partner Guest Blog: Jack Black’s Two Tips for a Well Groomed Summer

As a Park Place client, you have a repertoire of local luxury partners who offer exclusive perks and benefits to thank you for choosing Park Place as Your Place. As Mother’s Day approached, we introduced our premier florist, Lilium Floral Design, and now as we move closer to warmer months, we turn to an additional for insights into a “well-groomed” summer with some tips from Jack Black, the #1 best-selling men’s skincare brand and a Park Place Preferred Partner.

Tip #1: Black Jack is one of our favorite go-to’s for Father’s Day gifts, and well-groomed dad is a happy dad.

You can’t deny the look of pride when he gets a new haircut, or a close shave without a single battle wound to show for the victory. This Father’s Day, Jack Black recommends gifting that special person in your life with something that can last for more than 24 hours, like the Jack Black Grand Tour set.

The Grand Tour contains travel-friendly selections of Jack Black’s top sellers– Beard Lube, Double-Duty, Pit Boss, Pure Clean, and Turbo Wash. For the dad that wants a day of leisure, a.k.a. couch surfing, there is the Pit Boss Antiperspirant and Deodorant.  For the dad who got the new lawn mower he’d been eyeing, the Double Duty Face Moisturizer SPF 20 will keep his brow protected. For the new father that just got a bundle of joy, the Turbo Wash for those excessive diaper changes!

Remember- Father’s Day is June 17th. If you’re looking for something a little more upscale than the mounted trout that sings “Take Me To the River” or the oversized Hula Girl necktie, The Grand Tour is the way to go!

Tip #2: No matter what your plans are this summer if it involves spending time in the sun, protect yourself with a dermatologist tested SPF.

It’s that time again! Vacations are planned, road trips have been mapped, and the pools are officially open for business. Jack Black recommends a product like Sun Guard SPF 45, to keep your skin looking fresh and protected throughout the brutal Texas summer. 

Dermatologist tested and free of fragrance and colorants, this quick-absorbing, oil-free, vitamin-enriched lotion protects the skin from the damaging, drying effects of the sun.

Advanced UVA and UVB sunscreens provide superior protection that stays put in even the most extreme conditions, offering the perfect ammunition for those outdoor enthusiasts who play hard, train hard, and everything in between.

Jack Black is one of our newest Preferred Benefits Partners, who is based out of Carrollton, Texas, and still run by the original founders. Jack Black has grown to become the #1 best-selling men’s skincare brand* because our gut feeling turned out to be true—namely, that the modern man wanted something he wasn’t getting: Nothing complicated. Nothing cosmetic. Just superior skin care.

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Meet the Most Powerful Levante: the Maserati Levante Trofeo

The Maserati Levante Trofeo made its world debut in Spring 2018 and is the first Levante built around a V8 engine, one of the most powerful engines ever fitted in a Maserati. Available for reservation at Park Place Maserati Dallas, the Levante Trofeo is associated with “unbridled power,”  and can accelerate from 0-60 in approximately 3.9 seconds and reach top speeds of over 300 km/h (about 187 mph).

The 3.8-liter Twin Turbo V8 engine boasts the highest output per liter than any Maserati power predecessor. While this may be a change of pace in power plants, the Trofeo’s engine, just like all other Maserati engines, is still assembled by Ferrari in Milano, Italy. Additionally, the chassis has been tuned to handle the unbridled power output and provide an exhilarating driving experience while retaining ultimate comfort. The Levante Trofeo embodies the essence of the Maserati Gran Turismo philosophy with supercar performance, so say hello to a high-performance and experiential cruise each and every time you step foot on the accelerator.

“It’s proof that when you play with the elements you end up in a storm”, says Maserati CEO Tim Kuniskis. “In the case of Trofeo, the engineers and designers in Modena knew that the driveline parameters were more than able to cope with additional power and they also knew that Maserati had access to the finest engines on earth. So, they were up to the challenge of making the finest luxury SUV also one of the fastest”.

Unmistakable Levante Design with Sporty Details

The Levante Trofeo introduces new levels of sportiness to an already stunning Levante design concept. The elegant restyling was mainly focused on the lower front fascia and the rear bumper and is underlined by the 22-inch forged aluminum “Orione” wheels – the largest ever fitted on a Maserati – available in both polished and matte finishes. The air intake in the lower fascia feature are also more aggressive, defined by two aerodynamic wings to visually push the weight of the car’s nose towards the massive front wheels. The rear looks more muscular due to a sharper carbon fiber horizontal element and body-color lower extractor that embrace the oval quad exhaust tips.

Power and Control

The new “Corsa” Driving mode with Launch Control functionality in addition to the existing Normal, I.C.E., Sport and Off-Road modes has been adopted to enhance the athletic character of the ultimate Maserati SUV. “Corsa” driving mode further improves engine response and opens exhaust valves in acceleration, as well as provides faster gear shifting, lower air suspension height levels, sportier Skyhook damping and optimized Q4 Intelligent All-Wheel Drive settings and interacts with Traction Control and ESP systems to maximize driving pleasure.  

The Maserati Integrated Vehicle Control (IVC) system has been incorporated for the first time in a Levante, for impressive driving dynamics, better performance and a genuine Maserati driving experience, by helping to prevent vehicle instability, instead of correcting “driver mistakes” as a traditional Electronic Stability Program (ESP) system does.

Learn more about the Maserati Trofeo: www.maseratiusa.com/LevanteTrofeo

 

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Volvo Cars Adds In-Car Delivery by Amazon Key to Its Range of Connected Services

This new partnership represents a sizeable advancement of Volvo’s digital consumer services and experiences with the On-Call service platform. Volvo On-Call is an app available to clients on their smartphones. By utilizing these avenues to deliver new technologies and products, Volvo is continually looking to enhance the consumer’s whole experience by taking advantage of these new digital services, such as in-car package delivery with Amazon.

The service is available now across 37 cities and surrounding areas in the United States, with more cities rolling out over time. The service is available to millions of Amazon Prime members and the majority of all Volvo owners in the country.

“Simplifying the customer experience is central to Volvo’s digital vision. Receiving a package securely and reliably in your car, without you having to be there, is something we think many people will appreciate. This mix of car and commerce is starting the next wave of innovation and we intend to be at the forefront,” said Atif Rafiq, chief digital officer at Volvo Cars.

Implementing this new service is simple and convenient. Clients can download the Amazon Key App and link their Amazon Account with their Volvo On Call Account to register a new delivery location. After this is completed, the client simply picks the “In-Car” delivery option at checkout. Once the package delivery is about to occur, both apps will notify the client so that they can ensure the vehicle is parked in range fo the delivery address. A delivery driver will then deliver the package during a scheduled time window with clients being notified once the delivery is complete their Volvo locked.

“We’re excited to partner with Volvo Cars to bring Amazon Key in-car delivery to our customers across the U.S. Starting today, Prime members can order tens of millions of items sold on Amazon.com and have them delivered to their car, at no extra cost,” said Peter Larsen, Vice President of Delivery Technology, Amazon. “With Amazon Key In-Car, we’re fuelling another convenient and secure way to get packages to our customers—and we know our customers are going to love it.”

 

“We have offered in-car delivery in Europe since 2015 through programs in the Nordics and Switzerland, and we believe that receiving packages should be as easy and convenient as ordering them online,” said Anders Tylman-Mikiewicz, vice president of consumer connectivity services at Volvo Cars.

To check eligibility and to sign up for Amazon Key In-Car, visit www.amazon.com/keyincar.

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Park Place Select Makes Its Public Debut In Dallas-Fort Worth Area

Park Place Select, an innovative alternative to traditional leasing and purchasing, debuted to the public May 1st, with the first three official flips being completed at 9 AM. It is the only program of its kind offered in Texas, and after a full week, we’ve already experienced the delivery of our first Maserati Ghibli, exceeded 100 flips, and witnessed a surprise birthday gift of a Mercedes C 43 AMG (and the whole Plus fleet) from one very thoughtful husband.  The launch of Park Place Select was a resounding success, but more importantly, our subscribers are already sharing their own Select Stories, showcasing just how a luxury vehicle delivered to you anytime, anywhere can enhance simple moments and life-experiences.

Each initial delivery was unique as our concierge’s employ their training to provide exceptional and seamless flips for each of the subscribers. Once the concierge completes a flip, the user experience remains simple, efficient, and luxurious. Mike Merrill, one of the first subscribers, reflects on his experience as an on-the-go professional.

 “The Park Place Select program is the ultimate solution for the busy executive. That time and cost saved on inspections, maintenance, DMV trips and washing alone make the program.”

And he’s right. Park Place Select is a unique and innovative offering in a narrow automotive subscription market that takes luxury ownership to a new level of accessibility. Thanks to the coverage provided by Park Place Select, subscribers are taking advantage of a serious opportunity to save money and time. Imagine needing an oil change for a Porsche Macan, a Mercedes C 43, Volvo XC90, or even a Lexus GX. Instead of driving it to the dealership for drop off, you simply text your concierge and they drive another freshly cleaned and maintained sedan, SUV, or convertible to your door. For a seriously on-the-go, on-the-road professional, like Merill, Park Place Select is simply a solution that makes sense.

 

Andre Phillipe, CEO of Andre Phillipe Menswear, also had the opportunity to experience the program. The highlights of his experiences were driven by Select’s unlimited flips and multiple manufacturer availability.  The ability to flip between multiple luxury auto brands as many times as you want really separates Park Place Select from the competition and lets the client really drive their own experience:

“My experience couldn’t have been better. I drove close to $300,000 worth of vehicles over the two weeks I tested the program-Mercedes, Jaguar, Land Rover. The concierge team was responsive, the app was easy to use and the cars were great. It’s the simplicity of this program that I have grown to appreciate so much though. Truly, by the click of a couple of buttons, I got out of an SUV and into a convertible, anticipating a few days with temps in the 70’s. Simple. Simple. Simple. And with a wife, two kids, two great Danes and businesses to run, SIMPLE is all I can take.”

In just a few weeks after the public launch of Park Place Select, the program has received an exceptional response. We are currently accepting reservations for future subscribers.  Follow @parkplaceselect on Instagram and Facebook to stay up-to-date on subscriber #selectstories, meet the team, and catch any new program announcements.

Park Place Select Program Snapshot:

  • Drive multiple luxury brands for one monthly fee without a long-term commitment or contract
  • Three program tiers with a different fleet of makes and models of on-brand Park Place vehicles, Prime/Plus/Premium
  • Use the Park Place Select Mobile App to book flips, contact your concierge, and more.
  • Select is experience oriented, which means that the Select team will provide a vehicle that fits the particular experience you type in the app (date night, road-trip, sports practice, errands, etc.).
  • Maintenance and insurance are included, and every vehicle is delivered freshly cleaned and washed.

 

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Park Place Kicks Off Luxury & Supercar Showcase Collectors at Toulouse Café at Legacy West

Park Place Dealerships’ Selection Committee and Lombardi Family Concepts hosted a group of Dallas-Fort Worth car collectors at Toulouse Café and Bar in Legacy West to kick off registration for the second annual Park Place Luxury & Supercar Showcase, to be held Saturday October 13, 2018 at the Four Seasons Resort & Club Dallas at Las Colinas.

“We wanted to thank the collectors that participated in our inaugural event last year,” said Liz Shafton, Park Place Dealerships senior marketing manager and chair of the Park Place Luxury & Supercar Showcase. “This year, the event will be even bigger and better. The Collectors Concours will be on the fairway of the TPC Four Seasons Championship golf course. We’ll also have a Club Car Showcase for car clubs to gather and engage with other car enthusiasts.”

The Park Place Luxury & Supercar Showcase, which sold out in its inaugural year, is open to the public with tickets ranging from $25 – $50 for general admission and $100 for VIP All Access, including the VIP Lounge with complimentary food and beverages. Tickets are available online at LuxurySupercarShowcase.com.

“While the event will showcase some of the world’s finest cars, our luxury lifestyle event will have something for everyone in the family,” explained Shafton. “There will be a runway fashion show by Highland Park Village and live music on the Lexus Live stage. The whole family will enjoy the Kid’s Concours area presented by Texas Scottish Rite Hospital for Children, featuring the North Texas Diecast Collectors Club’s 60-foot interactive Hot Wheels track, freshly popped popcorn, a soda pop truck and lawn games. There will also be several popular food trucks on-site all day.”

Partners to date include the Four Seasons Resort and Club Dallas at Las Colinas, Urban Realty Allie Beth Allman & Associates – A Berkshire Hathaway Affiliate, Celebrity Cruises, Absolut Elyx, G.H. Mumm Champagne, Hill & Wilkinson, Irving CVB and Irving Chamber, The Trade Group, Bachendorf’s, Brad Oldham Sculpture, RideCentric, Hagerty Insurance, Perks & Provisions, Lilium Florals, Lisa R. Daniels, Digital 3 Printing, Fauxcades, Promo Resources, Sunnyland Outdoor Furniture, ExxonMobil, Dealer Industries, Garages of Texas, Ratcliff Financial Services, D Magazine, NBC 5, as well as Patron Magazine.

To submit a vehicle for consideration, visit www.luxurysupercarshowcase.com and click on Register Vehicle. The show is limited to 150 selected cars that register and are approved by the Selection Committee. Registration forms must be received no later than August 3. Once accepted (notified by August 17), there will be a $75 entry fee per vehicle, which includes two VIP All-Access Passes ($200 Value), car signage and show credentials, among other benefits. For more information, email info.showcase@10.2.54.33.

 

    

The luxury lifestyle event benefits the Momentous Institute, owned and operated by the Salesmanship Club of Dallas since 1920, which is committed to building and repairing social and emotional health for children. Each year, the organization serves more than 6,000 children and family members through its nationally acclaimed Momentous School and innovative Therapeutic Services.

Last year’s event featured more than 100 cars from private collectors in the Collector’s Showcase, including a 1965 Shelby 427 Cobra once owned by Carroll Shelby, a ‘60 Porsche 356B Roadster, ‘72 Fiat Dino Spider and a 2010 Aston Martin DBS, among others. The 2017 Collector’s Showcase winners included: Best In Show: 1925 Rolls-Royce Silver Ghost; Chairman’s Choice Award: 1938 Bugatti 57C Atalante; Salesmanship Club Choice Award: 1952 MG Roadster; Best In Class winners – VINTAGE: 1933 MG Magna L-Type Racer; CLASSIC: 1996 Porsche 911 Twin Turbo; CONTEMPORARY– 2009 Aston Martin DBS; and EXOTIC/SUPERCAR: 2009 Koenigsegg CCXR.

 

 

Park Place represents some of the most coveted manufacturers in the world, including Rolls-Royce, Bugatti, Maserati, McLaren, Bentley, Porsche, Mercedes-Benz, Lexus, Volvo, Jaguar, Land Rover, and Lotus, each of which will be featured at the event.

Participating restaurants featured in the VIP lounge include LAW, OUTLAW Taproom, Dallas Chop House Burger, Dallas Fish Market, Wild Salsa, Oven and Cellar, Taverna, Bistro 31, Kai, Toulouse Café and Bar, Lombardi Family Catering, Cool River Café, III Forks Restaurant, Frost 321 and Make Your Life Sweeter as well as several restaurants from our 2018 partners Chef’s For Farmers.

Ken Schnitzer founded Park Place Dealerships in 1987 with a single Mercedes-Benz dealership on Oak Lawn. Today, Park Place Dealerships employs more than 2,100 people and operates 16 full-service dealerships representing luxury brands including Lexus, Mercedes-Benz, Porsche, Volvo, Jaguar, Lotus, Land Rover, Rolls-Royce, Bentley, Bugatti, McLaren, and Maserati. A new Porsche dealership will open in Grapevine this summer. For more info, visit parkplace.com.