Volvo Raising Money and Awareness for Pediatric Cancer Research One Car Sale at a Time

Volvo is on a mission to raise a million dollars to support Alex’s Lemonade Stand, fulfilling a promise the automaker made to 8-year-old Alex Scott over 10 years ago.
In 2004, Alex was battling cancer but that didn’t deter her vision of helping find a cure. Her goal was to raise $1-Million, one cup of lemonade at a time. Alex caught Volvo’s attention when she receive and inaugural Volvo for Life award nomination. The award honors hometown heroes doing extraordinary things in their communities. At this time, Alex’s Lemonade Stand raised $45,000 for pediatric cancer-related research.

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Alex took her vision nationwide, setting up fundraising efforts and virtual lemonade stands on-line for donations. Before she passed away in August of 2004 she had already raised over $700,000 on her own, and reached her million dollar goal, with support from Volvo.
At this time, Volvo employees at dealerships across the nation focused their sales goals…on lemonade, for Alex. Their efforts brought tremendous results, with hundreds of thousands of dollars raised to fulfill their promise to Alex.
Since then, Volvo, a founding sponsor of ALSF, has helped keep the inspiration and legacy of Alex alive, and help bring awareness to pediatric cancer. Today, the foundation she founded with Volvo’s help, has raised over $100 million dollars and funded over 500 research projects.
This holiday season,  Volvo is once again committed to donating one million dollars to Alex’s Lemonade Stand, one car sale at a time. With your help, every time we sell a car between now and January 4, 2016, Alex’s vision will reach another milestone with a contribution to her foundation.

During the Wonder of Winter sale event when you purchase or lease a new 2016 Volvo, help support Alex’s Lemonade Stand Foundation and get three payments on us. (excludes XC90 and Polestar Vehicles).

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For more information about the Wonder of Winter specials or to schedule a test drive, please contact:

Donny Lambrecht at Park Place Volvo, (214) 956-5516, DLambrecht@10.2.54.33

Park Place Motorcars Arlington at Your Service

An exciting occasion for the Park Place family, as Park Place Motorcars Arlington– our 18th dealership in North Texas, opened its doors on Monday, November 2nd. Construction on the new, two-story dealership kicked off in summer 2014.

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Park Place Motorcars Arlington is a stunning, multi-million dollar state-of-the-art facility featuring two Mercedes-Benz showrooms designed to showcase 16 new vehicles.

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The 91,000-square-foot dealership has plenty of automobiles as well as amenities.
Don’t miss a beat when you take your vehicle in for service. The shop is equipped with 35 service bays and 10 make-ready bays, as well as several beautifully appointed client lounges complete with TVs, Wi-Fi, and several personal work stations; there’s even snacks, and a private playroom for the kids.

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Next year, Mercedes-Benz will introduce 10 new vehicles, including a new 4-door mid-sized SUV, several new diesel models, a plug-in hybrid C-Class, and a sleek new SLK roadster.

Come see us and experience Park Place Motorcars Arlington, located at 4201 Beltway Place off Interstate 20. We look forward to seeing you!

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For New Car Sales inquiries, please contact News Car Sales Director, Richard Wasson (RWasson@10.2.54.33).

For Pre-Owned Sales, please contact Pre-Owned Sales Director, Joel Moss (JMoss@10.2.54.33).

The Parts and Service Departments are open Monday – Friday 7 a.m. – 7 p.m. and Saturday 8 a.m. – 5 p.m.

The Showroom is open 8:30 a.m. – 8 p.m. Monday – Friday and 9 a.m. – 6 p.m. Saturday.

Meet the Man Behind the Wheel of Park Place Motorcars Arlington

A spontaneous decision during a visit to Park Place 15-years ago, led to a life-changing opportunity for Hesham Elgaghil, General Manager at Park Place Motorcars Arlington.  Inspired by the beautiful cars and the world-class people at the dealership, Hesham wanted to become a part of this amazing organization he only saw a glimpse of. He decided to apply for a job and let fate take its course. Park Place Dealerships took a chance on Hesham, although he didn’t have any experience in sales or in the car-business, his background spoke volumes on his behalf and Park Place believed in him.

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Hesham grew up in Dallas- Fort Worth. A graduate of Richland High School, he went on to get his Bachelor’s Degree at Southwestern University, where he excelled in academics and basketball. After graduating from college, Hesham went to work in Health and Wellness before making the move to the automotive industry.

At Park Place, Hesham embraced his new job as a new car sales consultant so much that he was recognized as Sales Consultant of the Year shortly thereafter.

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Less than 3 years later, he was promoted into management. The position provided him the opportunity to teach others how to build and solidify meaningful relationships. Hesham’s leadership and mentoring skills created the perfect environment for his team and contributed to his overall growth and success.

Hesham’s dedication, hard-work, and exceptional leadership put Park Place Motorcars Dallas on top, ranking in the top 5 amongst Mercedes-Benz dealerships Nationwide year after year.

Today, Hesham has an even bigger role, a role that is the pinnacle of his career and a testament to his hard work and commitment. He is the General Manager of Park Place’s brand new Mercedes-Benz dealership in Arlington.

You never know where your success story will begin, but it always begins with taking a chance.

Mansfield Man Goes from Armored Cars to Luxury Vehicles

Transitioning from Staff Sergeant of an armored Cavalry brigade to a new car sales experience manager might seem like a leap, but not to Bryan Woodard of Mansfield. “If I learned one thing in the Army it was to be adaptable,” explained Woodard. Now a new car sales experience manager at Park Place Motorcars Arlington, Woodard has turned his attention to helping others. Woodard grew up in Arlington and graduated from Mansfield Summit High School in 2004. He enlisted in the U.S. Army as a Cavalry Scout in 2006 and deployed for a 15-month tour of Mosul, Iraq. His first assignment was in a scout platoon with I Troop 3/3 Armored Cavalry Regiment out of Fort Hood, Texas. Over the next nine years, Woodard would complete two more tours of duty in the Middle East, rise up the ranks to a Staff Sergeant (E-6), and teach marksmanship to Basic Trainees.

Each client’s situation is different. So I need to be flexible to help them figure out what will best fit their personal needs.”   Woodard has his work cut out for him. Mercedes-Benz is introducing 10 new vehicles in 2016: including a new 4-door mid-sized SUV, several new diesel models, a plug-in hybrid C-Class and a sleek new SLK roadster. “With all the different products and price ranges, there’s really no ‘typical’ Mercedes-Benz client,” said Woodard. “We see everyone from first-time car buyers to long-time clients buying cars for their kids or grandkids.”

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Opening November 2, Park Place Motorcars Arlington is the 18th dealership for Park Place and will be located on Interstate 20 and Beltway Place. The company recently launched a new program that simplifies the purchase experience for the client and will be available the first day the dealership opens.   “I’m very excited about Park Place’s new “One Touch experience,” said Woodard. “When a client comes to Park Place, the sales experience manager will help the client through the entire process; from the initial welcome and finding the right vehicle to meet their specific needs to making the numbers work, all the way through the contracts and driving out with their new car.  This is going to be a game changer for the automobile industry.

Woodard and his wife, Kalee, who also grew up in Arlington, were childhood friends. They married in 2010, and have a two-year-old daughter (Monroe) and another girl due in January.   Employing those who served our country and are now ready to serve the Mercedes-Benz community, is just one of many intriguing stories you’ll find among the “Experts in Excellence” at Park Place Motorcars Arlington.

Aurora VIP Tickets

AURORA: AN IMMERSIVE FREE PUBLIC ART EVENT OF LIGHT, VIDEO AND SOUND
For one long night, beginning at dusk on October 16, the downtown Dallas Arts District is transformed into an open-air, urban playground of contemporary art on an expansive scale. This free and public exhibition will showcase work by local and international artists, selected by a team of renowned curators. Visitors will experience their familiar urban environment as it is converted into an interactive canvas for some of the world’s most innovative contemporary art.

SPECIAL OFFER FOR AURORA VIP EXPERIENCE
Use promo code “ParkPlaceVIP” to purchase Aurora VIP tickets for only $79 (reg $150). Take your Aurora experience up a notch: purchase a VIP Experience package and you’ll have all-night access to three private lounges with open bars and appetizers by Wolfgang Puck Catering, plus private restrooms. And you’re invited to our after party featuring Com Truise and a special Tycho DJ Set in Strauss Square – Dallas’ favorite outdoor venue.

Call 214-880-0202 or purchase online and enter code “ParkPlaceVIP” to save $71 per ticket.

Handling fees are additional, not valid on previously purchased tickets or in combination with other offers. Subject to availability.

Maserati Fort Worth Dine and Drive

A fantastic night out in Fort Worth for a fun group in fast cars. The evening started out at Park Place Maserati Fort Worth, where brand new Maseratis were ready to take the group on a fun ride to dinner.

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The adrenaline rush kicked into high gear when the 2015 Maserati GranTurismo MC and the 2015 Maserati Ghibli Q4 hit the open road on Chisholm Trail.

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2015 Maserati GranTurismo MC followed by a red 2015 Maserati Ghibli Q4

 

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The night concluded with a divine dinner at Bob’s Steak & Chop House at the Omni Hotel Fort Worth.

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Check out the full Maserati line-up at Park Place Maserati Fort Worth.

 

Porsche Owners Have Spoken- Porsche Rated #1 in APEAL Study

For the eleventh year in a row, Porsche owners in the U.S. agree that Porsche deserves top honors. It was rated #1 among all other brands in the industry in the 20th edition of the J.D. Power ‘APEAL’ (Automotive Performance, Execution and Layout) Study.  In addition to the brand taking overall honors, the Macan – in its first year included in the study – ranks highest in the ‘Compact Premium SUV’ segment.

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For the fifth year in a row, the Cayenne takes the top position in the ‘Midsize Premium SUV’ segment. Porsche Macan

The Cayman also takes the top award in the ‘Compact Premium Sporty Car category. This is the second time this year Porsche led a J.D. Power study – Porsche also ranked highest among all nameplates in the 2015 J.D. Power Initial Quality Study.

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The J.D. Power ‘APEAL’ study measures the attitudes of more than 84,000 U.S. customers who purchased or leased a new 2015 model-year vehicle between November 2014 and February 2015. Questions are designed to evaluate ten categories of vehicle performance and design: exterior and interior styling, storage and space, audio/communication/entertainment/navigation (ACEN), seats, heating/ventilation/air conditioning (HVAC), driving dynamics, engine/transmission, visibility and safety, and fuel economy. Porsche earned 874 points on the 1,000-point scale, compared to the premium industry average of 841. The overall industry average was 798.

For more information on these and other Porsche models please contact: Pete Hodges at Park Place Porsche (214) 525-5408 or PHodges@10.2.54.33

An Exciting Start to the Summer For 2 Plano Teachers of the Year

Plano ISD Teachers of the Year Jennifer Denton and Lilly Wisler got their summer off to a great start. Watch their reactions as they pick up their new 2015 Lexus RX350 to enjoy for the summer, from Park Place Lexus Plano.

Park Place Lexus Plano is proud to support Plano ISD and provides a brand new Lexus for the Teacher of the Year winners to enjoy during the summer vacation.

Park Place Dealerships would like to thank all the teachers for their selfless dedication and contribution to the community.

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Summer in a Lexus: Road Trip and Other Adventures in a Lexus GX 460

From Rolling Stones to road trips and Rangers games, Jamee Little’s Summer in a Lexus is heating up. Her fun adventure in a 2015 Lexus GX 460 starts below…

(If you missed Part 1 of her Summer in a Lexus adventure, you can find it here )

“Bigger is BETTER in Texas…if you have a big family or are always carrying around a crazy crew like me, try out the 2015 Lexus GX 460!!  It has enough room for everyone and trust me, you will be riding in style!  We went to the ballpark with these Rangers fans and the Lexus GX 460 didn’t disappoint, and neither did the service at Park Place Lexus Plano!
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Thanks to Park Place Lexus Plano we were able to take the  2015 Lexus GX 460 for our road trip and family vacation!
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What a ride…plenty of room for our stuff and for all of us!  I am so grateful for this Summer In a Lexus, it made our family vacation much better!

I am in LOVE with the 2015 Lexus GX 460!!
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Guess who else LOVES this 2015 Lexus GX 460 ….my little Pomeranian SMOKEY!

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Lexus sure has style…and so do their accessories!
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Rain, Rain Go Away…I know this is a silly thing to post about, but man these windshield wipers are GOOD!!!
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Local Organizations Benefitting from Park Place Dealerships – Texas Rangers Fundraiser

Texas Rangers baseball players put on quite the show off the field. The 15th annual Park Place Dealerships – Texas Rangers Triple Play Game Show Spectacular, held recently at the Hilton Anatole Dallas, gave fans a chance to get up close and personal with their favorite players and coaches.

The annual event is the Foundation’s largest fundraiser, raising more than $610,000 for the Texas Rangers Baseball Foundation this year. “Park Place Dealerships is proud to be part of this worthy endeavor,” said Jordan Case, president of Park Place Lexus. “The Texas Rangers Baseball Foundation touches the lives of thousands of kids across our community, and that’s the real reason behind this fun evening.”

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The “Big Top Bash” theme featured circus acts and carnival games such as the strongest man, ring toss, and a fire breather. The Triple Play event also featured live and silent auctions, giving fans opportunities to get unique sports and entertainment memorabilia or even secure a seat on the Rangers team plane to Seattle in August, or a trip on the owner’s private jet to Los Angeles to see the Rangers face the Dodgers.

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The highlight of the evening was players going head to head in game show-style competitions. You’d think a championship series was on the line the way these guys battle each other in the fun games.

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The fan favorite Fielders Feud pitted infielders Elvis Andrus, Adrian Beltre, Adam Rosales and Prince Fielder against outfielders Shin-Soo Choo, Leonys Martin, Carlos Peguero, and Mitch Moreland. The Outfielders were victorious this year.

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The Rangers added Win Lose, or Draw to the lineup with hilarious interactions between Anthony Bass, Robinson Chirinos, Carlos Corporan, Ross Detwiler, Derek Holland, Colby Lewis, Nick Martinez, and Shawn Tolleson.

The entire Texas Rangers roster attends the event to chat with guests, sign autographs, and take pictures with fans.  Each year, guests remark how much they enjoyed the personal interaction with players and coaches.

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The Texas Rangers Baseball Foundation is dedicated to improving the lives of children in need and provides funding for youth in crisis, youth health initiatives, youth baseball programs, and youth education. Celebrating its 24th year, the Foundation has given back more than $13 million to help area children.

Following are some of the organizations that benefited over the past year:

o  Constructed a custom-designed ball field for the Southlake Miracle League for children with special needs.

o  Provided equipment and uniforms for more than 3,000 kids to play baseball in the Rangers RBI (Reviving Baseball in Inner Cities) programs in Dallas, Arlington, Lancaster, Austin, and Fort Worth McKinney Little League Baseball program.

o  Keller Sports Park after vandals damaged the ball fields by driving vehicles across the park.

o  Donated $10,000 to Celeste High School to help install lights on the baseball field.

o The Globe Life Texas Rangers Baseball and Softball grant program.

Ken Schnitzer founded Park Place Dealerships in 1987 with a single Mercedes-Benz dealership on Oak Lawn. Today, Park Place Dealerships employs more than 1,700 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. Park Place is currently building a new Mercedes-Benz dealership in Arlington, scheduled to open fall 2015. For more information about Park Place Dealerships, visit parkplace.com.