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March 14, 2017November 1, 2019

Rolls-Royce Motor Cars Dallas Unveils Black Badge Editions

Dark and moody visions of Rolls-Royce Wraith and Ghost lined the street in front of the Tipsy Alchemist off Cedar Springs in Dallas. Upstairs in the luxurious lounge, Rolls-Royce Motor Cars Dallas partnered with Allie Beth Allman & Associates to host a soirée worthy of the luxurious carriages being launched.

Guests enjoyed fresh sushi and sliders while sipping craft cocktails made with ultra-premium Clase Azul Tequila and Chopin Vodka. Guests also enjoyed Peroni lagers.

A live auction raised more than $12,000 to benefit the Austin Street Center, an emergency shelter that has served Dallas’ homeless for more than 30 years.

Rolls-Royce Black Badge speaks to the more assertive, confident and demanding aesthetic of a new breed of Rolls-Royce owner – today’s generation of young, self-empowered, confident rule-breakers who are uncompromising and unapologetic in their lifestyle.

“Black Badge is an aspect of the Rolls-Royce brand that appeals to those people who are elusive and defiant,” said Torsten Müller-Otvos, Rolls-Royce Motor Cars CEO. “The risk takers and disruptors who break the rules and laugh in the face of convention. They are driven by a restless spirit. They play hard and they change the world. Technically and aesthetically, Black Badge is the alter ego of Rolls-Royce, darker, more assertive, more powerful and more demanding. With Black Badge we have created the most commanding presence on the super-luxury landscape.”

The transformation of Rolls-Royce Ghost and Wraith into their Black Badge alter egos begins with the ‘Spirit of Ecstasy’ who changes only in color to represent the brand’s dark obsession. She mutates into a high-gloss black vamp, flying thru the glistening cityscape after dark.

Inside, the Black Badge cabin is outfitted with aluminum-threaded carbon fiber – materials most often associated with stealth aircraft. To create this beautiful and innovative material, threads of aluminum just 0.014mm in diameter (thinner than a human hair) are woven together and bonded with carbon fiber. This unique material then has six coats of lacquer applied, is left to cure for 72 hours, and then is hand-polished to a mirror finish.

On the exterior, Black Badge brings the color black to new levels of intensity. More than a dozen layers of paint and lacquer are repeatedly hand polished – the most exacting paint and polishing process ever used for a solid paint color. The result is the deepest, darkest and most intense black ever seen on a production car.

Already the most powerful Rolls-Royce in the world at 624 horsepower, Wraith is the most driver-focused Rolls-Royce ever built. Wraith Black Badge benefits from even more torque (an extra 45 lb-ft.) in addition to tweaked air suspension and subtle changes to the transmission that translates into higher revs and quicker shifting for more spirited driving while preserving the unparalleled Rolls-Royce “magic carpet” ride.

Ghost Black Badge benefits from a power increase of 40 horsepower, while upgrades to the 8-speed automatic transmission give it an added sense of urgency in how it delivers its power.

March 13, 2017March 13, 2017

Park Place Lexus Wins Elite of Lexus

Congratulations Park Place Lexus Grapevine and Park Place Lexus Plano on winning the coveted 2016 Elite of Lexus award!

This is the 17th year in a row Park Place Lexus Grapevine has been recognized as Elite of Lexus. Park Place Lexus Plano has won Elite of Lexus 23 times.

Elite of Lexus is awarded to Dealers who excel at sales, service and overall owner support.
Winners are selected based on customer feedback from surveys rating owner satisfaction, sales and service as extremely exceptional, as well as the dealership exceeding rigorous Lexus operational and certification standards.
Thank you to everyone who made this possible year after year!

February 23, 2017February 23, 2017

Park Place To Add New Porsche Dealership In Grapevine Featuring Classic Car Center

Fourth Park Place Dealership in Grapevine will Create 180 Construction Jobs and 50 Permanent Jobs

Park Place Dealerships announced plans to build a two-story, 70,000-square-foot Porsche dealership in Grapevine. The five-acre site is located off Texan Trail and SH 114 near Park Place Motorcars and Park Place Lexus. The project, expected to start construction within the next 30 days, will be completed by spring 2018 and will create more than 180 construction jobs and approximately 50 permanent jobs.

“Porsche has a long and renowned history with a loyal customer base that continues to expand,” said Ken Schnitzer, chairman of Park Place Dealerships. “Porsche sales in the United States were up six percent in 2016 over 2015. The Macan and the new 718 Boxster were key drivers of this growth. The redesigned Panamera which was recently unveiled also will be a boost for Porsche. There is great strength in the iconic brand and northeast Tarrant County is a prime location for continued growth.”

Klaus Zellmer, president and CEO of Porsche Cars North America, recently commented that Porsche had achieved its seventh consecutive year of increased sales and is confident the brand will continue to see steady growth in 2017.

Park Place Porsche Grapevine will be the fourth dealership in Grapevine for the company. Park Place Lexus opened in 2000, followed by Park Place Motorcars in 2011, which relocated from Bedford. Park Place will open a two-story, LEED-certified Land Rover Jaguar dealership July 1.

Park Place Porsche will have the capacity to feature 21 display vehicles on the showroom floors, including two classic display vehicles in a Porsche Classic Car Center that will be captivating to the Porsche enthusiast. More than 70 percent of all Porsche vehicles ever built are still on the road today.

The Classic Car Center will be the link between the old and the new, showcasing the heritage of Porsche and the future generation of the legendary brand. Park Place will be a select Porsche Classic Partner with an objective to assist clients in maintaining and caring for historic vehicles that have not been produced in standard production for at least 10 years.

Park Place Porsche Grapevine will be only of nine dealerships in the nation built around the new Porsche prototype.

The multi-million dollar project also will feature a shop with 28-service and make-ready bays. Every area of the dealership has been designed to make the experience more efficient for the client.

Good, Fulton & Farrell has been named the architectural firm for the project with Hill & Wilkinson handling the general contractor duties.

Terry Powell, a Park Place member for more than 30 years, has been named general manager of the dealership. Terry has held numerous positions with Park Place Porsche including parts manager and service advisor. Park Place Porsche Dallas is ranked number five in the country in new car sales and number one in the country for pre-owned sales.

“We have created a culture within our company that identifies members, and through ongoing training, prepares them for future leadership opportunities.” said Neil Grossman, president of Park Place Dealerships. “As the company has grown, we have tapped the best talent, like Terry Powell, from members who have helped build Park Place. We have been recognized by our members as one of the best companies in Dallas Fort Worth to work, which speaks to the opportunities available at Park Place.”

February 14, 2017February 14, 2017

A Knod to the Past and Statement of the Future: the Maserati Alfieri Concept Car

The Alfieri Concept Car is much more than just a name or a car; it is a tribute to Maserati’s past and a statement to the future of Maserati design.

Simple & Clean

The design is clean and simple- reducing complexity in a more compact and aggressive interpretation of the A6 GCS’s spirit. The body design includes a deep concave grille without the normal chrome surround, giving the illusion of a floating grille. The glass house area is clean and the rear corners of the concept car are cut back to make the car look lighter than it really is- a classic detail of the Italian design language.

The interior design is just “one line” with leather seats, dash, and center console. The gear lever and clock come from solid blocks of aluminum. Although more than just a

modernized A6 GCS, there are design elements in which the link to the A6 is abundantly clear in the long front bumper line and the chamfered tail. But, the overall concept is like nothing seen from Maserati in a long time, reminding the world of the brand’s deep rooted racing heritage.

More Than A Name

The name Alfieri is much more than just a name- it is a symbol of Maserti’s Italian roots and celebration of their centennial in 2014. Alfieri Maserati played a central role in founding and running the company it for its first 18 years. Unfortunately, he died at the young age of 44, robbing him of the chance to be remembered among the auto industry’s most noteworthy talents. Bearing his family name, it is only fitting that Maserati honored him and the company’s centennial with the unveiling of the Maserati Alfieri Concept Car at the 2014 Geneva Motor Show.

February 14, 2017

Experience the Sound of Speed with the 2018 F-Type

The new 2018 F-Type offers effortless performance and precise agile handling combined with everyday refinement and usability.

New LED headlights and updated LED taillights enhance the exterior with their elegance and power. New slim seats lighten the vehicle, providing more space, comfort, and a refreshed style. The F-Type comes in either coupe or convertible body styles, both offering exhilarating performance, astounding handling, and their own unique character.

Experience the sound of speed in the new 2018 Jaguar F-Type.

February 14, 2017

Captivate Through Illumination with the Lexus Concept LF-C2 Convertible

The LF-C2 Concept Convertible commands the attention of light itself. Perception is transformed and senses are heightened as light intimately interacts with every angle, and every line.

The LF-C2 Grand Touring concept made its global debut at the 2014 Los Angeles Auto showing the Lexus Brand’s future, bolder styling direction and personifying the brand’s passion for driving. The LF-C2 concept involves a highly styled 2+2 roadster layout, derived from a timeless sports coupe idea. The open air concept provides the ultimate sports coupe performance experience to passengers at every twist and turn on their journey.

A Striking Luxury Concept

The exterior was influenced by the way various surfaces, edges, planes, and curves interact with different kinds of light. Shape, light, and an extensive layered paint process all assist the LF-C2 exude a different character at different angles and changing lighting conditions. The result? A progressive and striking interpretation of an open air luxury concept.

*Concept Vehicle Shown

The brilliant, golden yellow is the result of a multi-layer process. It begins with a primer, followed by a coat of silver, a clear coat, and the brilliant yellow that reflects off the silver layer to give the brilliant. A top coat is then finally applied to ensure that when the LF-C2 is put in the right light, people will see luxury automotive in a way they have never before.

The LF-C2’s grille features a refined braided mesh theme which exemplifies Lexus’ high level of craftsmanship. The grille’s appearance changes when viewed from different angles and lighting conditions. Lexus signature Triangle-shaped LED headlights and stylish indicator lamps sit on the outside of the grille. The character line flows from the indicator lamps through the car’s arrow shaped body, ending at the abbreviated rear deck.

Inside the LF-C2 concept, the occupants are treated to a luxurious and spacious cabin that harmoniously matches the sporty elegance of the exterior. The console extends the length of the cabin towards the dashboard. The dashboard design is one of functional simplicity. It contains a stylish instrument cluster, central video monitor, and a classically styled analog clock placed between the central air vents.

*Concept Vehicle Shown

This is a driver’s car; emphasized with a thick leather wrapped steering wheel and form fitting seats. The Lexus LF-C2 Concept is a vision of balance between power and simplicity. It harmonizes with the passenger’s primary senses, resulting in an eye-catching roadster blended with signature Lexus luxury.

Stay Informed on the Lexus LF-C2 Concept

February 14, 2017

Experience the Vision Mercedes-Maybach 6

The Vision Mercedes-Maybach 6 concept effortlessly delivers motorcar tradition into the future, as the ultimate in automotive luxury. Making its debut at Pebble Beach in August of 2016, the Vision Mercedes-Maybach 6 reinterprets classic, aesthetic and emotional design principals resulting in a long hood, low roof line and a rearward positioning of the greenhouse. Gorden Wagner, Chief Design Officer Daimler AG, states that “with its intelligent appeal and reduced, technoid, look, it perfectly embodies Mercedes-Benz design philosophy of sensual purity and our pursuit of aerodynamic efficiency.” The coupe measures 18.5 feet in length-recalling the aero coupes of the past while representing an overall concept so unexpectedly new.

The Maybach 6 is a 100% electric concept paired with a sleek, aerodynamically intelligent base shape. This coupe is powered by a four-motor, all electric, all-wheel drive system, with a range of over 200 miles. A quick-charge function adds up to 62 miles to the range with only 5 minutes of charging via public charge station, conventional domestic outlet, or wireless charging via electromagnetic field. The output of the drive system, in addition to the shallow underfloor battery allows for sports car performance and long range capabilities all while remaining emissions free.

A Blend of “Hot” Emotional Design and “Cool” Intelligent Details

The Maybach-6 interior instantly transports passengers to the future of luxury driving with its blend of “hot” emotional design, and “cool” intelligent details. Enter through the distinct and up to date gullwing doors, a Mercedes hallmark design element, and occupants find themselves a luxurious 360 degree lounge adorned with an authentic material composition fit only for a luxury experience of the highest order.

Rose gold, high quality leather trim, and cool color scheme create luxurious accents, primed to underline the digital innovations in the Maybach 6 Coupe. A traditional Chesterfield look, wood trim, and elm combine to soften the appearance of the digital control and display interfaces and create refined yachting look.

An increasing digitized experience calls the need for sustainable analogue solutions. The trim buttons in the luxury padded leather upholstery combine fashion and function, as miniature “body sensor displays” that scan the passengers and monitor their vital functions. The sensors also record the incidence of light, the color of the occupant’s clothing, and the ambient temperature to trigger new, emotional lighting effects on the interior. The front windscreen serves as a transparent display shown across its full width- sensing the outside world to update displays. Occupants can control and adjust the front screen display using gestures. This concept is truly one for the future- the electrical energy flow is visible to all occupants in the transparent center tunnel, and the driver can also switch to digital/autonomous mode at will.

With its impressive dimensions, sensual design, and intelligent details the Mercedes- Maybach 6 is the first luxury coupe in the series of Mercedes visionary design show cars.

February 14, 2017February 14, 2017

7 Tips to Keep Your Luxury Vehicle at Peak Performance

Congratulations! You have officially entered the luxury market and are now the proud owner of an exceptional automotive. Becoming a luxury car owner at Park Place does have its perks, from sales to service, your client experience will be unmatched as our experts take care of your Porsche, Mercedes, Lexus, Volvo, Jaguar, or Bentley, like it’s their very own.

Upkeep can be difficult for any automotive owner, but driving a high-end vehicle means that any lapses in maintenance could be very costly to the performance and lifespan of your luxury automotive, not to mention your wallet.

Here are seven essential tips to keep your luxury vehicle in pristine condition throughout your ownership experience, courtesy of our Park Place experts:

1. Use Your Dealer for Service

Luxury vehicles are expensive vehicles no matter the make. Whether Lexus, Mercedes, or Jaguar, your dealer is extremely knowledgeable about that specific vehicle. Most even require the dealer technicians to have special training and tools to perf
orm maintenance on the high end models.

Tom Kruzel, Service Director at Park Place Lexus Grapevine, says that many times vehicles come through that others have “tried to work on” and it ends up costing the client more money and more time to get the vehicle back in shape. Regular service at the dealership means that the service experts can catch many things, like a leaking water pump, before they become a concern or you need to call a tow truck. If you need to schedule a service appointment with Park Place- it’s easy to do using our online Service Scheduler.

2. Use Factory Parts

Factory parts are worth the investment. Research and development spends enormous amounts of time and money to make your vehicle world class- and that means outfitting the cars with quality parts that are manufacturer specific. You wouldn’t put gasoline in a diesel fuel tank, so why use aftermarket parts made to “look” like factory parts to service your luxury vehicle?

3. Detail Your Car

Cam Mayfield, Service Director at Motorcars Dallas, recommends performing a yearly detail to maintain the new car, luxury look and protect your paint. Not only does this keep your eye-catching vehicle look shiny and new, but it also helps hold the car’s value in case you decide to trade in or sell in the future. Marc Lustig of Infiniti Las Vegas, adds that a waxing every 6 months will further help maintain your vehicles paint.

4. Clean Off Any and All Bird Droppings

After your cars been detailed and waxed, be diligent in cleaning off any and all bird droppings as soon as you can. Bird poop will not only make your luxury vehicle look dirty and ill maintained, but the bird droppings can actually etch into the paint if left sitting.

5. Regularly Inspect the Tires

Tires are the only part of the vehicle that actually touches the road; they affect your vehicles handling, ride, braking, and overall safety. Luxury cars actually have soft compound tires that can be costly to replace, so regular tire maintenance and inspection come highly recommend by all of the Park Place Service Directors.

To maintain optimum performance, tires must have the correct air pressure; tread depth, and balance. Under inflated tires is a leading cause of using excess fuel and straining the engine, adds Rod Moreno of Park Place Lexus. Moving a flat tire is not easy- and for good reason. Checking your tires on a regular basis says Park Place Motorcars Arlington’s Service Director, Jeff Cole, is an important step in protecting your safety and your automotive investment.

Ideally, tire inspections should be performed at least once a month – especially if you drive over potholes and road debris, live in a hot climate, or regularly drive long distances. And if you are planning on taking a long road trip, always inspect your tires for small problems, such as a nail, before it becomes
a more expensive and time-consuming issues.

6. Don’t Forget to Align the Wheels

After you take care of your tires, don’t forget to align the wheels! Wheel alignment should be performed yearly. If your vehicle has impacted any kind of road hazard, get it aligned as soon as possible. When your wheels are out of alignment, your tires can wear unevenly and your vehicle might not handle the road safely. Remember- new tires can be expensive- so follow recommended tire maintenance routines to save money and keep you safe.

7. Keep a Battery Tender

Vince Knighton, Service Director of the Park Place Premier Collection, recommends keeping the vehicle on a battery tender if it will sit for a long period of time. If they are not maintained, and you do decide to take your Bentley or Rolls Royce out for a spin, the battery will go flat and you will be left stranded.

February 1, 2017

Park Place Dealerships and Texas Scottish Rite Hospital for Children celebrate 25 years of serving families

“Park Place leadership and staff have supported Scottish Rite Hospital through numerous hospital events, patient activities, and community events,” said Robert L. Walker, president and CEO of Texas Scottish Rite Hospital for Children. “Their monetary gifts over the past two decades total more than $185,000. Their loyal sponsorships of our Tartan Golf tournament, signature Treasure Street event, and Knox-Corinthian Golf tournament are greatly appreciated. For the past nine years, Park Place Premier Collection has hosted our Accessible Luxury fashion event each spring in their beautiful Lemmon Avenue showrooms. In addition, their in-kind contributions have been priceless and allowed us to make many new friends.“

Founded in 1921 by Dr. W.B. Carrell and a group of local Masons, Scottish Rite Hospital has treated more than a quarter of a million children over the past 95 years. Located in Dallas, the hospital currently has more than 22,000 active patients. Last year, they had more than 36,000 outpatient visits and performed more than 2,500 surgeries. Patients receive treatment regardless of their family’s ability to pay.

Scottish Rite Hospital physicians literally wrote the book on the treatment of orthopedic conditions affecting children. Now in its fifth edition, the Tachdjian’s Pediatric Orthopaedics: From the Texas Scottish Rite Hospital for Children, 5th Edition is the standard reference guide for orthopedic surgeons around the world.

“Scottish Rite Hospital is a national treasure,” said Neil Grossman, president of Park Place Dealerships. “We are proud to be associated with an organization that gives back so much to our community. Their care for children is unrivaled. We look forward to many more years of working together to serve these children and their families.”

Texas Scottish Rite Hospital for Children is one of the nation’s leading pediatric centers for the treatment of orthopedic conditions and sports injuries, as well as certain related arthritic and neurological disorders and learning disorders, such as dyslexia. For more information, to volunteer or to make a donation, please call 214-559-5000 or 800-421-1121 or visit scottishritehospital.org.

January 25, 2017January 25, 2017

2017 Mercedes-Benz GLE Stands Out From All Other SUVs In Its Class

Intelligence separates the exceptional from the run-of-the mill, the extraordinary from the ordinary, and the GLE from all other luxury SUVs. It is Mercedes-Benz Engineering at it’s finest. Smartphone enabled Remote Start along with remote door lock controls and cabin temperature monitoring are just the tip of the iceberg when it comes to the technological advancements in the new GLE. Replacing the M-Class, the GLE is the consummate definition of a luxury SUV, and now Mercedes-Benz has taken it to a whole new level.

New design elements inside and out provide an aggressive yet elegant environment to match the powerful performance of this impressive SUV. Watch the 2017 Mercedes-Benz Video Walkaround below to review the standard and available options in the new 2017 GLE.