Bentley Wins Record Number of Awards in 2015

Bentley has won 18 awards around the world in 2015, firmly reinforcing its position as the world’s leading luxury car company.

The most celebrated model for Bentley in 2015 was the Flying Spur, which in total claimed six prizes. In the UK, readers of the Daily Telegraph voted Flying Spur the ‘Best Luxury Car’. Judges praised it for being “as enjoyable to drive as it is to be chauffeured in”.

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Bentley Flying Spur

The world’s fastest road-going luxury sedan was also well received in Russia this year, with awards including Auto Goda’s ‘Car of the Year’ and Klaxon magazine’s Golden Klaxon both emphasizing the Flying Spur’s unparalleled luxury and refinement.

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Bentley’s pinnacle model, the Mulsanne Speed was crowned ‘Best of the Best – Luxury Sedan’ by Robb Report. The world’s fastest, ultra-luxury driving experience was praised for its “superior performance and limitless customization possibilities”.

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Bentley Mulsanne

Bentley’s 2015 success continued with the Continental range. The Continental GT Speed Convertible, received  high-profile accolades including ‘Best of the Best – Convertible’ from Robb Report and Digital Trends’ ‘Luxury Car of the Year’.

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Bentley Continental GT Speed Convertible

The race-bred Continental GT3-R, meanwhile, was named ‘Car of the Year’ by Car magazine in China.

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Bentley Continental GT3-R

Bentley’s commitment to excellence in the automotive industry was further underlined in October, when the company was crowned European Industrial Excellence Champion – a first for a British brand.

For more information about Bentley or to schedule a test drive, please contact:
Malcolm Gage at Bentley Dallas 844-745-8538 or MGage@10.2.54.33

Bentley R-type Continental: The Evolution of an Icon

The Bentley Continental GT is one of the most iconic cars on the road today. The Continental name first entered the company’s lexicon in 1952 with the R-Type Continental – arguably the world’s first Grand Tourer.

With a top speed of 120 mph it was the fastest four-seater in the world at the time of its launch. Many of the 208 examples produced were coachbuilt by Mulliner – a name that is still closely associated with Bentley to this day.

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With just three strokes of the designer’s pen, the shape of the Continental comes to life – the striking power line, muscular rear haunches and swooping, fast roof line. These three elegant styling cues have remained a fundamental part of the Continental’s DNA over six decades.

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Today’s Continental elegantly fulfills the same grand-touring brief as its forebear. With immense W12 power, a top speed of 206 mph and an unsurpassed ability to cross continents in total comfort, the Continental GT Speed is a truly extraordinary car.

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Experience the Bentley Continental GT at Bentley Dallas.

For more information about Bentley or to schedule a test drive, please contact:
Malcolm Gage at Bentley Dallas 844-745-8538 or MGage@10.2.54.33

First McLaren 570S Now Available at McLaren Dallas

The first McLaren 570S Coupe is now available at McLaren Dallas.  At McLaren, every component is there for one reason– to create a driving experience like no other. That’s where the new McLaren 570S Coupe comes in.

Prior to its arrival to McLaren Dallas, the new Sports Series from McLaren made an appearance on CNN.

The global retailer network is holding over 1,000 orders for this superb new addition to the McLaren range, the most attainable McLaren to date.

Jolyon Nash, Executive Director – Sales and Marketing at McLaren Automotive explained, “The Sports Series is targeted towards a new buyer and opens McLaren up to the sports car market that we have not served to date. The buyer of a Sports Series model will still experience the benchmark performance and driver engagement delivered by every McLaren model, but will also notice the increased usability and practicality that differentiates it from our existing cars.

McLaren 570S Coupe Launch 2015 Portimao

To schedule a test drive or for more information about the McLaren 570S please contact:

Malcolm Gage at McLaren Dallas, 844-745-8538 , mgage@10.2.54.33

McLaren 570S Coupe Launch 2015 Portimao

McLaren 570S Coupe Launch 2015 Portimao

 

Toys for Tots & Good Cheer for All

Tis the season to give back, and give they did. What started out as a toy drive for Toys for Tots turned into a shopping spree for the Park Place Motorcars Grapevine team.

The generosity didn’t end with toy donations- collecting 3 full boxes of toys, many associates donated money. Word spread like wildfire and more donations came pouring in.

Having raised nearly One-Thousand Dollars, their efforts didn’t go unnoticed. General Manager Robert “Santa” Hinkle saw the generosity and determination of his associates to give Toys for Tots as much as they could, so he personally matched the monetary donations.

The team, including Santa Hinkle himself, channeled their inner child and went toy shopping.

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Carts, filled to the brim, overflowing with toys zigzagged through the aisles. From dolls, to stuffed animals, to bicycles no item was too big or too small.

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The excitement in the store was contagious as Santa and his elves shopped for kids, anticipating the excitement on their faces on Christmas Morning.

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At the end of the day, Park Place Motorcars Grapevine delivered a Sprinter van FULL of toys to Toys for Tots.

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Although the toy drive just wrapped up, we’re already looking forward to the next one. The experience and the coming-together as a team to benefit the community was a fun and unforgettable experience.

Lexus Takes Top Honors for the Fifth Year in a Row

Lexus was named the Luxury Brand with the Best Resale Value in Kelley Blue Book’s 2016 Best Resale Value Awards. This is the fifth year in a row that Lexus has been named the luxury brand with the best projected retained value through the initial five-year ownership period by Kelley Blue Book. Vehicles that earn the highest five-year residual values, expressed as a percentage of their original Manufacturer’s Suggested Retail Price (MSRP), are selected for these prestigious awards.

Six Lexus models rise to the top of their classes in Kelley Blue Book’s 2016 Best Resale Value Awards for Luxury Brand for their respective vehicle categories.

And the winners are…

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RC 200t/RC 300/RC 350 coupeBest Resale Value: Entry-Level Luxury Car

 

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ES 300h hybrid luxury sedanBest Resale Value: Hybrid/Alternative Energy Car

 

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GS 200t/GS 350 mid-size luxury sedanBest Resale Value: Luxury Car

 

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RX 450h hybrid luxury utility vehicle Best Resale Value: Hybrid SUV/Crossover

 

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GX 460 luxury utility vehicleBest Resale Value: Luxury Mid-Size SUV/Crossover

 

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LX 570 luxury utility vehicle Best Resale Value: Luxury Full-Size SUV/Crossover

Find your award-winner at Park Place Lexus Grapevine and Lexus Plano.

For more information or to schedule a test drive, please contact:

Patrick Jaccar at Park Place Lexus Plano, (972) 738-8078, PJaccar@10.2.54.33

Charles Owen at Park Place Lexus Grapevine, (817) 416-3130, COwen3@10.2.54.33

Park Place Motorcars Arlington Grand Opening Celebration

Park Place Dealerships recently celebrated the grand opening of its new Mercedes-Benz dealership at I-20 and Collins in Arlington. The fête attracted more than 750 guests, who also brought hundreds of toys to donate to the Boys & Girls Club of Arlington.

When we opened our first Mercedes-Benz dealership in 1987, we had 128 members (employees),” said Ken Schnitzer, chairman of Park Place Dealerships. “Today, we have more than 2,000 members across 18 dealerships. With the opening of Park Place Motorcars Arlington, our fourth Mercedes-Benz dealership in North Texas, we’ve added another 76 members and expect that number to grow.”

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The University of Texas at Arlington drumline lined the entrance to the new dealership as guests arrived, setting the tempo for a spirited evening.

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The party spread throughout the dealership and on to the service drive as guests mixed and mingled and sampled a variety of scrumptious fare from area restaurants, including Blue Mesa, the Melting Pot, Lombardi’s Taverna, Andalous Mediterranean Grill and Chamas do Brazil.

Libations ranged from classic Hendricks Gin and modern Reyka Solerno martinis to Krombacher beer and Robert Mondavi wines.

The Mercedes-Benz Club of America – Fort Worth Section brought several classic cars to the party, including a 1960 Mercedes-Benz 220 SE Cabriolet owned by Cecile & DJ de Jesus, which was prominently displayed in the new car showroom next to a 2016 AMG SL63 Retractable Hardtop Convertible.

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The Jennifer Baldwin Combo entertained guests with soothing jazz in one of the two new car showrooms.

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Guests glammed it up in the photo booth and savored frozen treats by Frost 321.   Mitchell Gold + Bob Williams set the stage for comfortable relaxation with custom seating  in The Star Lounge After-Party, featuring Drambuie cocktails and V-gars along with decadent desserts from Nothing Bundt Cakes. DJ Andre had guests dancing into the night to classic hits and soul music.

Park Place Motorcars Arlington features two showrooms designed to showcase 16 new vehicles, a shop with 35 service bays and 10 make ready bays, as well as a beautiful client lounge and a private kids playroom. In 2016, Mercedes-Benz is introducing 10 new vehicles in the U.S.; including a new four-door mid-sized SUV, several new diesel models, a plug-in hybrid C-Class and a sleek new SLK roadster.

For more information about a new or pre-owned Mercedes-Benz, please contact:

Richard Wasson, New Car Sales Director at (817) 807-4811; RWasson@10.2.54.33

Joel Moss, Pre-Owned Sales Director at (817) 807-4812; JMoss@10.2.54.33

 

Porsche 911: The Best vs The Best

Your best and greatest challenger is yourself. To do better and grow, compete with the person you were yesterday. Greatness comes from within. From pitting you against you. Onto the greatest version of you. What would happen if Muhammad Ali stepped in the ring against himself? Or if Maria Sharapova faced off against herself. And if Magnus Carlsen sat across a board from himself. Only the best have a chance against the best.

What happens when a Porsche 911 meets a new Porsche 911 on the road? Only a Porsche 911 can beat a Porsche 911.

Porsche takes a look at the greatest competition and how it challenged itself to create the new Porsche 911.

For more information about Porsche please contact:

Pete Hodges at Park Place Porsche (214) 525-5408 or PHodges@10.2.54.33

ICE! Experience at Gaylord Texan

Make the ICE! experience at the Gaylord Texan a part of your holiday season with these great savings exclusively for Park Place Lexus owners.

From now through January 3, 2016, experience Christmas Around the World- an international holiday treat brought to life in an interactive world of colorful ice sculptures and 20-foot ice slides carved entirely from 2-million pounds of ice by visiting artisans from Harbin, China.

Valet Parking

Park Place Lexus owners receive a $10 discount on valet parking when you drive your Lexus to ICE!  Self-parking for Lexus drivers is complimentary.

General Admission Ticket Discount

Park Place Lexus owners receive 20% discount* for ICE! tickets by using the promo code PARKPLACELEXUS.  Get your tickets to THE event of the holiday season here.

*Please note the following restrictions on the discount. 

  • Offer is valid for admission from November 12 – December 18.
  • Offer is not valid for Saturday admission.
  • Offer subject to availability, not redeemable for cash & cannot be combined with any other offers

 

Glass Cactus

As a Park Place Lexus owner, you also receive complimentary valet parking for your Lexus at the Glass Cactus, the Gaylord Texan’s exclusive nightclub and live music venue.

First McLaren 570S Arrives in US

At McLaren, every component is there for one reason, and one reason only– to create a driving experience like no other. That’s where the new McLaren 570S Coupe comes in. The first McLaren 570S Coupe has arrived state-side and made an appearance on CNBC.

The global retailer network is holding over 1,000 orders for this superb new addition to the McLaren range, the most attainable McLaren to date.

McLaren 570S Coupe Launch 2015 Portimao

The start of production of the new Sports Series heralds a new chapter in the short history of McLaren Automotive. When the full Sports Series family is complete by 2018, it is forecast to more than double the annual volume of McLaren Automotive to more than 4,000 cars per year. The Sports Series is priced from $184,900 for the 570S Coupe.

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Jolyon Nash, Executive Director – Sales and Marketing at McLaren Automotive explained, “The start of production of the new Sports Series cars is a pivotal moment for McLaren Automotive. In our short history, we have produced a range of supercars and hypercars targeted at a core, enthusiast buyer. Since 2011, our sales have increased year-on-year with corresponding developments in revenues and profits. The Sports Series is targeted towards a new buyer and opens McLaren up to the sports car market that we have not served to date. The buyer of a Sports Series model will still experience the benchmark performance and driver engagement delivered by every McLaren model, but will also notice the increased usability and practicality that differentiates it from our existing cars. In addition, the Sports Series will make a significant contribution to the long-term sustainability of the company.”

For more information about the McLaren 570S please contact:

Malcolm Gage at McLaren Dallas, (214) 849-5355, mgage@10.2.54.33

McLaren 570S Coupe Launch 2015 Portimao

McLaren 570S Coupe Launch 2015 Portimao

McLaren 570S Coupe Launch 2015 Portimao

Friendly Competition Benefits Tarrant Area Food Bank

Nearly 2-tons of food were donated to the Tarrant Area Food Bank, thanks to the amazing efforts by the team at Park Place Motorcars FW. When General Manager George Johnson issued a challenge to his team members, they rose to the occasion. And George- well, he had to go shopping!

Two teams competed to see who can collect the most canned goods, and encourage others to do the same. As donations trickled in, George upped the ante: he’ll go out and buy enough canned goods to match all the donations.

That spurred an outpour of donations, with 1,819 food items collected. George was excited to go shopping! He brought in a heavy-duty Mercedes-Benz Sprinter van for the shopping trip.

It was off to the grocery store. Going through the aisles and loading the cart with boxes of canned goods, it looked a lot like the old TV show “Supermarket Sweep.”

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With help from the store associates and Park Place team members, they loaded up the Sprinter van.

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The Park Place Motorcars Fort Worth team delivered over THREE-THOUSAND pounds of food to the Tarrant Area Food Bank. 3,557 pounds or 1.78 tons to be exact.

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