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June 10, 2014November 1, 2019

Ultimate Father’s Day Gift For The Dad Who Has Almost Everything

Father’s Day has kids and wives seeking the perfect gift for Dads across the country and the proverbial necktie probably isn’t high on Dad’s list. So this year, Park Place Dealerships is helping out by offering the Ultimate Father’s Day Gift: nine luxury vehicles worth more than $1.43 million.

A car for each day and two additional vehicles for special evenings out, Park Place has created the ideal lineup of cars for the perfect Father’s Day. Included in the package:

Monday Driver – Lexus LS 460 to start off Dad’s work week off with a smooth ride

Tuesday Driver – McLaren 650S Spider when Dad needs to be somewhere fast

Wednesday Driver – Jaguar F-Type Coupe to outmaneuver those mid-week blues

Thursday Driver – Maserati Ghibli has the right attitude to deliver Dad into Friday

Friday Driver – Porsche Macan has plenty of room for Dad’s golf clubs

Friday Evening – Rolls-Royce Wraith for Dad to wine and dine Mom

Saturday Driver – Volvo XC90 to take the kids to their sporting events

Saturday Evening – Bentley Continental GTC for a night at the Opera and dinner

Sunday Driver – Mercedes-Benz GL 450 is the ideal car to pull the boat to the lake

Dad will appreciate each of these fine vehicles for their respective driving experience. But he will most appreciate the exceptional ownership experience provided by Park Place. With a highly-trained sales team and service technicians, as well as the beautiful facilities and state-of-the-art equipment, Dad may never want to leave one of Park Place’s 17 dealerships.

According to the National Retail Federation, consumers will spend more than $12.5 billion on gifts for Dad this year. Topping the list of purchases is the simple greeting card followed by apparel, dinner or tickets to a sporting event, electronics, and of course, the ‘I couldn’t think of anything to get you’ gift card.

This year, Father’s Day is celebrated on Sunday, June 15. A movement to honor fathers began in the early 1900’s and in 1972, President Richard Nixon made Father’s Day a permanent national holiday. Today, the holiday is recognized around the world but the date varies by country.

June 10, 2014May 7, 2015

Mario in a Mercedes-Benz?

It isn’t often that we get to see the playful side from the creators of the world’s first automobile, Mercedes-Benz. Lucky for us, the other day Mercedes-Benz joined forces with Nintendo. The partnership brings a bit of luxury to a video game that has been a cornerstone of childhoods around the globe for decades.

The newly downloadable Mercedes-Benz 2015 GLA is available as your preferred mode of transportation on the new Mario Kart 8 on the Nintendo Wii and other Nintendo devices. This is sadly not going to be available on all versions of Mario Kart 8. It is currently only available in Japan, but rumors of the GLA in other countries are swimming around. Once Nintendo’s new game, Mario Kart 8, is released in Japan it is said that the lead character (Mario) will be driving a 2015 Mercedes Benz GLA in the opening scenes of the game. The GLA will be able to be driven as the GLA SUV and also as the GLA Kart with your choice of any of Nintendo’s playful characters in the driver seat.

Along with the new pair of digital wheels this partnership grants us, it also points to an even bigger marketing movement inside Mercedes-Benz For decades Mercedes-Benz has been mostly perceived as a car brand for old money customers, not in the same light as most of its neighboring luxury British car manufacturers, but sporting a base of clients with a rather high median age nonetheless. A clear shift in Mercedes-Benz marketing shows the brand taking a swing at a younger target audience. The shift started gradually in the 1980’s with lower price range vehicles and has progressed to having a car that could suit a new college graduate or even royalty. Brand and buyer intelligence like this is what makes Mercedes-Benz in combination with their illustrious history and reliability a leader in automotive excellence.

If you are trying to make a car investment that will last then look no further than Park Place Motorcars a Mercedes- Benz dealer. Each vehicle is refined and perfected in Stuttgart. Mercedes-Benz is the most reliable, elegant automobile on the road.

There is only one place you should trust to match the quality and care delivered with such a fine product – Park Place Motorcars a Mercedes-Benz dealership. With three convenient locations throughout the Metroplex Park Place Motorcars Dallas, Park Place Motorcars Fort Worth and Park Place Motorcars Grapevine all provide you with the quality of customer service that should come standard with a product like a Mercedes-Benz.

June 9, 2014May 7, 2015

The 2015 Jaguar F-Type Coupe: What It Feels like to be Alive

How alive are you? That is the tag line for Jaguar’s new showcase of ludicrous performance and Jetson-esc technology that is encompassed inside all their new vehicles. The question is one that begs an answer yet the answer cannot be given properly until you find yourself behind the wheel of Jaguar’s newest fiend; The 2015 F-type coupe.

The Jaguar brand connotes picturesque images of James Bond villains and British royalty zooming through the long, windy roads that the Beatles sung about. The new F-Type coupe does not stray from those iconic imageries. It not only meets the top shelf criteria of Jaguar, but also takes the legendary brand to the next level. The 2015 F-type coupe is one of those machines that drives past you on the other side of the road and your car swerves into the next lane because the second you caught a sight of it your eyes instinctively had to follow it. As you attempt to get your head back on straight and cool off from the vision, you catch one last glimpse of the F-type as you glance into your rearview mirror but it is already gone. The 2015 F-type Coupe launches you from 0-60 in a mere 3.6 seconds. If that wasn’t enough to get your blood pumping then try one of these British beasts on a quarter mile track where your will be pressed to the back of the seat because you will be flying down the track at a top speed of 122.3 MPH.

The design of the car exudes luxury and class while having that vibrant sprinkle of nostalgic charm flowing over each of its carefully crafted curves which only a Jaguar can deliver. When you strap in and find yourself at the helm of this speed demon you suddenly feel the need to loosen your tie, roll up your sleeves, throw your sunglasses on and press the gas pedal to the floor board.

The sound alone from the 2015 F-type coupe is enough to bring a grown man to his knees. Motor Trend said “The F-Type Coupe R sounds like an autopomorphic soccer hooligan. As if the big cat’s genetically predisposed to pelt the other cars with empty lager cans. And that’s just while cruising up and down the block. Open this monster up and boy howdy! The Coupe sounds good, incredibly, raucously, dirty, filthy double plus good. If you’re another car, you’ll be embarrassed that you almost certainly don’t sound anywhere near as sexy, as evocative, and as angrily hostile; you can’t compete with this mad Jag.”

If you are looking to walk around with the keys to what could be 2015’s most exhilarating new car or you simply want to experience the thrill of having your hands on the brink of automotive ecstasy then come by Jaguar of Plano or Jaguar Dallas to see for yourself the beauty that is the new 2015 Jaguar F-Type coupe.

June 3, 2014May 7, 2015

The 2015 Porsche Macan: Porsche’s Newest Animal is Finally Released

If the sports car purist in you is screaming to get behind the wheel of a machine meant for speed and hugging curves, but your practical side says buying a two seated speed machine is just not a smart move – well then you are going to be just fine. With the release of Porsche’s newest vehicle, the Porsche Macan, your inner speed demon and responsible parent sides can find a common ground in the driver’s seat of this amazing new machine. The Macan is the new brother of its enormously successful predecessor the Cayenne. Although the Macan is the new kid on the block, and definitely the smaller member of the family when it comes to cabin size, it still packs a punch the way only a SUV by Porsche can.

The Macan S comes barreling in with a 340-hp, 3.0-liter twin-turbo V-6 with all-wheel drive and a seven-speed transmission to ensure that even though there might be a back seat full of happy meals and soccer equipment, you still feel the power of driving a Porsche. The Macan is the perfect fusion of performance and utility: it maintains the essence of a sport car while not skimping on the comfort or function of an SUV. And with a base asking price just south of $50,000, this perfect package is also surprisingly affordable.

Looking for even more power and performance? Come by Porsche Dallas and take a test drive the Macan Turbo – a total track tempest that hauls tail and a couple of golf bags.. The Macan is available now at Park Place Porsche Dallas.

For more reviews and run downs of the Macan, check out these articles by some of the most trusted publications in the industry: Autoweek, Motor Trend and Car and Driver.

June 2, 2014May 7, 2015

Maserati Lithographs: Framed Automotive History Finally Avalible

A brand new and important artistic project created to celebrate a century of Maserati victories, is available in the Maserati Store. The collection of 100 special-edition lithographs, inspired by vintage posters, will retrace the most important stages in Maserati’s sporting history. For those of you who are up to date on your fine art speak, lithography is a method of printing originally based on the principle that oil and water do not mix, making the textures and colors contrast while complimenting each other to provide an even more vivid image.

100 numbered prints of each individual lithograph will be produced, each signed by the artist, Enzo Naso. These exclusive prints have been created using high quality materials and techniques, reproducing the original poster, and featuring the Maserati model that starred in that particular competition.

If you are a fan of nostalgic pieces of racing history, fine art, or simply see these Maserati special-edition lithographs to be pure eye candy, then you can make one yours at the official Maserati online store now.

The 100 Maserati lithographs will be released in five issues over the course of 2014, the Maserati Centennial year. Go to the online store now to get the first 20 prints from the collection!

Once you have one of these special edition lithographs, you might want to check out the vehicles that fueled the inspiration behind these works of art. If you do come by Park Place Maserati Fort Worth or Park Place Maserati Dallas and admire the large selection new and pre-owned Maserati vehicles in stock.

May 29, 2014November 1, 2019

Arlington Chosen As Site For New Mercedes-Benz Dealership

ARLINGTON, Texas (May 29, 2014) – Park Place Dealerships broke ground today on a two-story, 91,000 square foot Mercedes-Benz dealership in Arlington. The 16-acre site is located at Interstate 20 and Beltway Place. The project is expected to be completed in summer 2015 and will create more than 325 construction jobs and approximately 90 permanent jobs.

“Mercedes-Benz has one of the most exciting product lines in its history and there is a strong demand for the vehicles,” said Ken Schnitzer, chairman of Park Place Dealerships. “April sales for the brand were up more than 12 percent from a year ago. Arlington is a great market and with this new location, we will be able to better serve current clients in the area, as well as expand our client base.”

Mercedes-Benz of Arlington, a Park Place Dealership, will feature a showroom that can showcase up to 16 new vehicles. The multi-million dollar project also willfeature a shop with 35 service bays and 10 make ready bays. Every area of the dealership has been designed to make the experience more efficient for the client.

Mercedes-Benz of Arlington will also handle sales and service for the line of Mercedes-Benz Sprinter vans. Three service bays in the shop will exclusively handle service for the vans. The Sprinter vans are available in cargo or passenger models.

Hesham Elgaghil, a Park Place member for nearly 14 years, has been named general manager of the dealership. Elgaghil has held several positions with the company including most recently, general sales manager at Park Place Motorcars Dallas.

“Park Place has consistently been recognized as one of the top places to work,” said Schnitzer. “Through Park Place University, we encourage members to continue to learn and as a result, we have a strong employee retention. A significant number of our members have been with the company for more than 10 years.”

This will be the 18^th dealership for Park Place Dealerships, which just opened a new Maserati store in Fort Worth earlier this month.

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

Ken Schnitzer founded Park Place Dealerships in 1987 with a single Mercedes-Benz dealership on Oak Lawn. Today, Park Place Dealerships employs nearly 1,800 people and operates 17 full-service dealerships representing luxury brands including Lexus, Mercedes-Benz, Porsche, Infiniti, Volvo, smart, Jaguar, Lotus, Rolls-Royce, Bentley, McLaren, and Maserati. For more information about Park Place Dealerships and Maserati, visit www.parkplace.com.

May 28, 2014November 1, 2019

2016 Volvo XC90: First Look – Interior

Introducing the all-new XC90. A first glimpse at one of our most anticipated car launches of recent times, and with good reason. The luxurious interior integrates the latest technology with design that is clean, beautiful and crafted from the finest materials. The reduction of elements, the carefully selected materials – glass, wood and leather—all set a new standard for the modern SUV.

The interior highlights are many: the central tablet-like touch-screen control console and the complete reduction of elements is a standout; a focus on safety, comfort and flexibility across the seating for each and every passenger; a new four-zone climate system that even allows occupants in the second row complete control over their individual climate. In terms of the atmosphere, the new filter in the CleanZone air purification system allows for even more efficient capture of smaller particles and pollen in the incoming air.

The all-new XC90 is also our first model built with the Scalable Product Architecture (SPA), which allows for a future-focused wider range of design options, among many other benefits. Learn more about the all-new Volvo XC90 here! http://www.volvocars.com/all-new-xc90

May 22, 2014May 7, 2015

Porsche Exhaust Audio Clips; Sounds That Will Give You Chills

3, 2, 1, go. You feel it – those chills down the back of your spine, goose bumps cover your skin, the hair on the back of your neck raises. You feel that lethal combination of nervous and excited, then all at once the rush hits you. Adrenaline pumping through your veins from a sound that runs through the memories of your childhood when you used to watch your older brother and his friends tinker with and race cars.

It is a sound like the roar of the king of the jungle, but at the same time is unmistakable as a man’s machine. It is that sweet purr your ears are blessed with when you press the gas pedals to the floor board. When you sit behind the steering wheel of a Porsche, place your heavy foot on the pedal until the floor pushes back at you, the sensation is intensified tenfold and the people at Porsche know that.

That is why the good people of Porsche have created the Porsche Exhaust Sound Bites/ Audio Clips. They provide a chance for anyone who wants to experience the hair raising sensation of hearing the roar of a wide variety of the legendary automakers’ vehicles’ exhaust systems. Go ahead click around. Enjoy the almost sensual sound of a Porsche 911 Carrera (997) or listen to the smooth scream of the Boxster 981.

If just hearing the sound isn’t good enough for you or simply hearing it is music to your ears leaving you wanting more or maybe even wanting one of your own, you should come by Porsche Dallas located on 6113 Lemmon Ave Dallas, TX 75209. Here you can see, hear and feel any one of Porsche’s moving works of art in person. We have nation’s largest selection on new Porsche cars for sale and are the number one used Porsche dealer in the country.

We promise to provide you with an unrivaled world class experience in customer service at Park Place Porsche Dallas.

Click on the vehicle exhaust image to hear each Porsche exhaust system in action.

Porsche Boxster 981

Porsche 911 Carrera (997)

Porsche 911 Carrera (991)

Porsche Cayenne S

April 28, 2014November 1, 2019

Lexus NX Debut

Lexus’ first luxury compact crossover, the NX, made its world premiere at the 2014 Beijing International Automotive Exhibition, which runs through April 29. The NX, created for urban and active lifestyles, features an edgy, emotional design that is distinctively Lexus. Sales of the NX are scheduled to begin in world markets in the second half of 2014.

Two powertrain variants of the NX are on display in Beijing: the NX 300h, a highly efficient hybrid, and the NX 200t, the first Lexus fitted with a turbo engine.

2.0L Turbo Engine

The Lexus-developed direct-injection turbo engine features the world-first combination of a cylinder head with an integrated water-cooled exhaust manifold and a twin scroll turbo charger. This combination in addition to other new technologies such as a turbo-specific D-4ST fuel injection technology and continuous variable valve timing with expanded valve opening angles (VVT-iW) realizes both an excellent ride and environmental performance.

The all-new six-speed automatic transmission, developed to match the new turbo engine, uses newly-developed control logic to calculate required engine torque. The resulting maximized engine torque ensures responsive and smooth acceleration as well as high fuel efficiency.

The 2.0-liter NX is the first Lexus to be fitted with an idling-stop system, which reduces fuel consumption by automatically switching off the engine when the vehicle is idling. The system used in the NX has extremely fast engine-restart time.

To ensure Lexus quality and performance, the new turbo engine has been tested for more than 1 million kilometers.

2.5l Hybrid Engine

The 2.5-liter hybrid version of the NX combines a high thermal efficiency 2.5-liter Atkinson-cycle engine with an integrated high-torque motor. This improves fuel efficiency and reduces CO2 emissions.

The hybrid variant also features sprung-weight damping control to increase ride comfort and handling stability. Vehicle pitching is reduced through the precise control of the drive motor’s torque.

Responsive Handling

The NX employs specialized Lexus manufacturing techniques such as body adhesives and laser-screw welding to improve the rigidity of the suspension system as well as the body, enhancing overall driving performance.

A newly developed shock absorber, capable of controlling even the smallest micro-level fluctuations, contributes to excellent handling stability and ride comfort. Additionally, the NX features a new Adaptive Variable Suspension (AVS), capable of variable control in 30 stages.

All-wheel drive turbo models feature a Dynamic Torque Control All-Wheel Drive system which automatically switches from front-wheel drive to all-wheel drive by calculating the driver’s intended driving line and adjusting the distribution of torque to the rear wheels as required. This increases cornering performance on all surfaces. All-wheel drive hybrid models also benefit from improved cornering, particularly on slippery surfaces, due to the E-Four system.

The “F SPORT” grade boasts numerous exclusive features such as specially-tuned suspension and interior and exterior design. In addition, the F SPORT variant achieves even sharper handling due to performance dampers that improve rigidity while absorbing small amounts of flex.

Driver Support and Safety Systems

The Panoramic View Monitor, introduced into a Lexus vehicle for the first time, helps the driver avoid other vehicles and pedestrians approaching from the sides. This system combines video from four cameras mounted to the front and rear sides of the vehicle, offering a view of everything happening around the car, including in blind spots. The display is automatically adjusted based on gear-stick operation, with the system able to display enlarged views from above the vehicle.

Radar Cruise Control with All-speed Tracking Function maintains inter-vehicle distance within a set speed and supports the driver by detecting the vehicle ahead and ensuring that an appropriate distance is maintained from cruising speeds down to a stop.

NX SPECIFICATIONS

•Overall Length: 182.3 in.

•Overall Width: 72.6 in.

•Overall Height: 64.8 in. (with antenna)

•Wheelbase: 104.7 in.

•Tread – front/rear

◦62.2/62.2 in. (with 225/65R17 tire)

◦61.8 in/61.8 in (with 235/60R18 tire)

•NX 200t Horsepower: 235 hp

•NX 200t Torque: 258 lb.-ft. @ 4,000 rpm

•NX 300h Horsepower: 194 hp (total system)

•NX 300h Torque: Unannounced

December 2, 2013November 1, 2019

Take a Thrill Ride in the Mercedes-Benz E-Class Coupe

Germans excel at exciting the senses
The 2014 Mercedes-Benz E-Class coupe has a way of delivering thrills, passion and luxury in one enticing piece of automotive eye candy. If you know Mercedes-Benz, then you know those shiny, bold, sleek lines and aerodynamic design beg to be driven. The German engineering that has gone into the Intelligent Drive system and computer-driven infotainment produced one smart car that can think as you drive to make your ride safer, easier and more entertaining.

Under the hood
The heart of the E350 and E550 E-Class coupe consists of an engine driven by plenty of horses – a generous 302 hp/273 lb-ft torque in the E350’s V-6, and a steroidal bi-turbo V-8 engine in the E550 that kicks up 402 hp/443 lb-ft torque for powerful 0 to 60 acceleration rates of 6.2 and 5.2 seconds, respectively.

Elegant efficiency
The elegant efficiency of the 2014 Mercedes-Benz E-Class coupe begins before you ever hit the road with optional keyless start and entry. Then you’re ready to ease into the hand-stitched leather, Active Ventilated, heated, 14-way power adjusting sport seats with 4-way lumbar support. As you begin your journey, the COMMAND computer system awaits your input for musical selections from your iPod, MP3 player, computer, wireless Bluetooth audio streaming or personal digital music collection on the Music Register. The realistic, amplified sound emitted by the12-speaker, 610-watt Dolby digital surround sound system sends you happily on your way. As your wheels hit the road, the navigation system will expertly guide you to your destination, and Mercedes-Benz mbrace2 enables you to search the Internet for any needed information.

The thrill of the road
The sweet and responsive engines in both the E350 and E550 emit a satisfying growl at start-up, and Mercedes-Benz smooth ECO Start/Stop technology shuts the engine off at each stop and automatically restarts it when you lift your foot off the brake, reassuring you that you’re burning as little fuel as possible. The 7-speed automatic transmission shifts gears intuitively, and you can effortlessly glide to your destination, unless you decide to push the 2014 E-Class coupe through some hoops using the shift paddles. Manual shifting, combined with a sports-tuned suspension, Mercedes-Benz automatic damping and dial-a-ride Dynamic Handling in Sports mode will allow you to release your driving passion with a good deal of instant gratification.

Help in tight spots
Parking the new Mercedes-Benz E-Class coupe is effortless due to Active Parking Assist that uses radar and cameras to scan for the best parking space, and a parking system that automatically maneuvers your vehicle into place. Safety features from Intelligent Drive include Lane Assist, Adaptive Cruise Cruise Control for automatic stop and go driving, and Distronic Plus Pre-Safe Brake, which can alert the driver of road obstacles or pedestrians and automatically apply the brakes.

Rather than simply reading about the thrilling and elegant new Mercedes-Benz E-Class coupe, why not visit one of the Park Place Motorcars dealerships in Dallas, Grapevine or Fort Worth for a test drive to see for yourself how effortless, exciting and safe-handling the new E-Class coupe can be.