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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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Rescue Cat Saved From The Grill Of A Lexus RX 350 Goes Viral

Over the holidays, a client of Park Place Lexus in Grapevine brought in their RX 350, but no one expected the little stow away kitty hiding in the grill.  It took some special expertise to get the little guy out, but eventually our team of Lexus Technicians were able to pull the cat to safety.  Mona, one of our Assistant Service Managers at the dealership adopted the little fur-ball and named the cat RC not after the new Lexus RC coupe, but instead for “Rescue Cat.”  RC is doing well now, healthy as can be and happy to have a warm home.  As for the owner of the RX 350, Park Place Lexus Grapevine covered all costs for repairing the car back to its original condition.

The excitement that this little kitten has brought to the area is a wonderful testament to our love of happy stories. Since news of RC’s rescue appeared on our Youtube channel, outlets from all over have joined in to share the story of this kitty’s unusual ride to finding it’s new home.

RC the Rescued Cat

This is not the first time Park Place Lexus Grapevine has been in a situation like this.  In the past, they have rescued other cats and even a red-tailed hawk from inside engine compartments which emphasizes the importance of taking precautions during the winter months.

Cats hiding in wheel wells, engine compartments, or anywhere else that might offer warmth is more common than most people think, so it is good idea to be a little more careful when the temperature drops.  A few suggestions are to check around your vehicle before you start the engine, bang on the hood or honk your horn to wake up any sleeping kitties, and most importantly wait a couple seconds before starting your car so any cats in danger have time to get out.

RC was very lucky, but the stories of cats hiding in engine compartments often don’t end up as happily so please be careful!

Fox 4 News came to the dealership to cover the story on RC’s rescue.  You can check it out here.

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Premier Collection Celebrated With Holiday Soiree

mclaren 650S

Park Place Premier Collection recently held its 2014 Holiday Soiree with a progressive dinner spanning four luxury showrooms. The event was co-sponsored by NorthPark Center and Merrill Lynch Wealth management. The progressive dinner menu was inspired by the four brands that comprise the Park Place Premier Collection: McLaren, Maserati, Rolls-Royce, and Bentley.

Guests began the night with California rolls, ahi wonton crisps and Oriental salad from Kona Grill and sipped on G.H. Mumm Champagne as they admired the legendary McLaren 650S and dazzling Hublot timepieces.

mclaren 650S

 

Next, guests enjoyed the glamour of the Maserati Quattroporte as they enjoyed Italian-inspired bites by Bread Winners Café and crafted cocktails by Absolut Mistletoe. Men and women’s fashions from Versace were there to complement the bold look of the vehicle.

maserati quattroporte

 

Guests then surrounded themselves with the opulence of the Rolls-Royce Ghost Series II, as well as the latest in kitchen, bath, and outdoor appliances from Pirch. They enjoyed Avion tequila, The Glenlivet whisky, and Newcastle ales as well as assorted Bistro entrée plates.

rolls-royce ghost II

 

The night was finished off amongst the hand-sewn beauty of the Bentley GTC V8, the elegance of the Eiseman Jewels’ collection of diamond jewelry, and the impressive collection of jewels from Roberto Coin and Gucci. Guests enjoyed pecan pie, rocky road and carrot cake indulgences from Seasons 52, as well as a complimentary Kahlúa tasting.

eiseman jewels

 

Guests were asked to bring a new, unwrapped toy to benefit Community Partners of Dallas, a nonprofit organization dedicated to ensuring safety and restoring dignity and hope to abused and neglected children.

grace cottage toy drive

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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.

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Mercedes-Benz Ranked Number 1 in Sales Satisfaction by J.D. Power

mercedes-benz 2015 gla class

According to the latest US Sales Satisfaction Index by J.D. Power, Mercedes-Benz is the top ranked luxury car brand in terms of sales satisfaction. The Sales Satisfaction Index measures the customer satisfaction with the sales process on a number of factors, both for those who purchase from a dealership and those who shop elsewhere. In an effort to increase customer satisfaction, many dealerships are employing product specialists to demonstrate key technological features of particular vehicles.

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