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August 18, 2015September 22, 2015

Lexus IS is Revved Up for 2016

Decisions, decisions! Drivers will have several new options when Lexus rolls out the 2016 Lexus IS. The luxury sport sedan models will enter the 2016 model year with a three model strategy: IS 200t, IS 300 AWD, and IS 350. (The former IS 250 and IS 250 AWD are discontinued.) The IS adds to its stable of engines with rear-wheel drive (RWD), all-weather drive (AWD) and F SPORT variants.

The new IS 200t, available as RWD only, features a 2.0-liter twin-scroll turbocharged inline four-cylinder engine with intercooler paired to an eight-speed automatic transmission, cranking out 241 hp. It features a combination of water-cooled cylinder head, integrated exhaust manifold and twin scroll turbocharger for fast throttle response, performance and high torque at low engine revs.

2016 Lexus IS 200t

With the popularity of the all-weather drive (AWD) system in inclement weather, Lexus offers the IS 300 AWD with a modified 3.5-liter V6 engine paired to a six-speed automatic transmission. The electronically controlled all-weather drive system standard on IS 300 AWD and available on IS 350 models is designed to help enhance traction and grip under all driving conditions by automatically varying front-to-rear torque balance from 30:70 to as much as 50:50

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2016 Lexus IS 300 AWD

Lexus continues to offer the IS 350, in both RWD and AWD models.

2016 Lexus IS 350

In addition to more engine choices, the Lexus IS features a few other changes for 2016. The new optional Premium Plus Package includes a power tilt/telescopic steering wheel, and rain-sensing wipers. A heated steering wheel is also now available as a standalone option. The IS 350 adds standard 18-inch five-spoke wheels with all-season tires.

Experience the 2016 Lexus IS line-up at Park Place Lexus Grapevine and Park Place Lexus Plano this fall.

August 17, 2015

A New Dawn Emerges from Rolls-Royce

Rolls-Royce is pulling back the curtain just a little on its new upcoming model. The exciting and sensuous drophead, will be known as Rolls-Royce Dawn. The British automaker revealing only the name, keeping pictures and any drawings of the new drophead under wraps. The new Rolls-Royce Dawn will revive another famous and rare Rolls-Royce name first used in 1949, but only ever applied to 28 very special drophead bodies between 1950 and 1954.
“Our new Rolls-Royce Dawn promises a striking, seductive encounter like no other Rolls-Royce to date,” said Torsten Mueller-Oetvoes, Chief Executive Officer.

“Dawn is a beautiful new open-top motor car with a name that suggests the fresh opportunities that every new day holds – an awakening, an opening up of one’s senses and a burst of sunshine. It will be the most social of super-luxury motor cars for those beautiful people who wish to bathe in the sunlight of the world’s social hotspots.”
Rolls-Royce Dawn is the next step in the renaissance of Rolls-Royce Motor Cars which began in 2003 with the launch of Phantom and subsequent introductions of Ghost and Wraith.

A new beginning for Rolls-Royce at the time, the original Silver Dawn was the first Rolls-Royce to be offered with a factory-built body.

‘Dawn’ perfectly expresses the character of the new Rolls-Royce. In its tentative, inchoate, anticipatory state, dawn is the world coming to light from the ethereal dark of the night. The early-day chill of dawn provides an erotic tingle on the skin, awakening the senses and passions as the day begins. Like Eleanor Thornton, thought by many to be the inspiration behind the Spirit of Ecstasy, the Rolls-Royce Dawn will also prove itself to be the muse that leads its owner to believe that at the start of the day, anything is possible.

The new Rolls-Royce Dawn is beguilingly visceral. It excites both men and women – they want it, they need it and they want to immerse themselves in it. It is languid and beautiful, fresh and fragrant and awakens the passion of your life.

New life, new possibilities, fresh horizons – a tingling, anticipatory ambience in the air – all signified by a new Dawn.

Check out the Rolls-Royce line-up at Rolls-Royce Motor Cars Dallas.

August 14, 2015

Lexus Introduces 2016 GS 200t

The 2016 Lexus GS 200t is no modest mid-size luxury sedan. The engaging performance and amenities make it an excellent choice for delighting enthusiast drivers as well as luxury connoisseurs. The rear-wheel drive Lexus GS 200t, joins the line with an exceptionally smooth 2.0-liter turbocharged four-cylinder engine teamed with an eight-speed automatic transmission. The turbo engine delivers 241 hp and 258 lb.-ft. of torque, giving the GS 200t outstanding all-around performance and efficiency. The GS 200t has a Lexus fuel economy estimate of 33 mpg highway.

August 14, 2015August 14, 2015

Lexus Debuts 2016 LX 570 at Pebble Beach

Pebble Beach is notorious for its scenic golf courses, but once a year cars take over for Pebble Beach Concours d’ Elegance. What better stage for Lexus to introduce two of its refreshed models for 2016.

Introducing the 2016 Lexus LX 570

Lexus left barely any surface of the new LX 570 untouched in a sweeping upgrade for 2016, with only door panels carried over from 2015.
The restyled front end wears an even bolder rendition of the Lexus signature spindle grille, framed by elegant satin chrome trim and complemented by distinctive new standard LED headlights, turn signals and fog lights. The LX 570 design makeover gives it new 20-inch split 10-spoke wheels, and new available 21-inch 10-spoke wheels. The taillights and rear bumper also get a new look.

The upgrades for 2016 go beyond skin-deep. An eight-speed automatic transmission replaces the former six-speed for enhanced performance and efficiency. New Drive Mode Select, as used in other Lexus vehicles, allows the LX 570 driver to tailor powertrain and suspension responses by using a dial on the console. The system also controls responses of the Adaptive Variable Suspension (AVS), which continually adjusts shock absorber damping rates while driving, helping to ensure optimal comfort even as the road surface changes.

Modes include ECO, which adjusts powertrain responses and air conditioning to prioritize fuel-efficient driving; COMFORT mode optimizes AVS damping to help deliver the smoothest ride possible; SPORT S mode dials up powertrain response and dials down power steering assist to yield a sportier driving feel, and, to that, SPORT S+ mode adds firmer damping control from AVS to prioritize handling agility.

The 5.7-liter V8 engine produces 383 horsepower and delivers 90-percent of its 403 lb.-ft. peak torque at just 3,600 rpm, coupled with a 7,000-pound towing capacity,

A new standard feature for 2016, the panoramic view camera is an invaluable aid when hitching and maneuvering a trailer, viewing the surround terrain when off-roading, and helping view the area around the vehicle (sides, front and rear) when maneuvering tight spaces.

The new, larger 12.3-inch navigation screen can show several view combinations (panoramic/driver’s side, panoramic/passenger’s side, panoramic/rear, panoramic/front, side/side, rear, front/side/side, under floor/side/side, rear/side/side) to help aid the driver.

The LX also adds standard several safety features, new multimedia with Remote Touch Interface and substantial dual screens for the available Rear Seat Entertainment System to help captivate passengers.

The 2016 Lexus LX 570 is coming to a Park Place Lexus showroom in Grapevine and Plano by the end of the year.

August 12, 2015August 12, 2015

Rock and Rolls-Royce Wraith ‘Inspired by Music’

Rolls-Royce has contributed to the myth and legend of the contemporary music scene since the birth of Rock & Roll. Today, the long-standing love affair lives on, with some of the world’s most celebrated artists choosing Rolls-Royce as the ultimate affirmation of their success. In this spirit, Rolls-Royce Motor Cars is delighted to present Wraith ‘Inspired by Music’.

Wraith ‘Inspired by Music’, blends the finest components with the skill of the most eminent experts in their field. These characteristics, and the precious materials used in the Bespoke Audio system, create ‘the most exclusive music venue’ that delivers an unrivalled aural experience.

A book matched copper finish features for the first time on Wraith’s fascia, boldly extending the car’s theme. The same copper tone extends to Wraith’s signature seat bullets.

The chaplets on the clock have been designed and meticulously crafted with a combination of warming copper and silver, whilst the radial lines of the outer bezel playfully emulate the look and feel of vinyl records.

The extraordinary clarity of sound and dynamic range is delivered via a 1300W, 18 channel system comprising two highly powerful bass speakers, seven tweeters and seven mid range speakers. Two ‘exciter’ speakers hand-fitted in the car’s headlining play a vital role in bringing the sound to the listener at ear-level; ensuring the output perfectly imitates the way music is experienced in a live setting.
Microphones constantly monitor ambient and exterior noises and will adjust volume and tone settings automatically to ensure no external agent detracts from the user’s listening pleasure.

Wraith ‘Inspired by Music’ completes a trilogy of striking and distinctive Bespoke Collections.

The first, Wraith ‘Inspired by Film’ celebrates Rolls-Royce’s long association with the silver screen.

Rolls-Royce Wraith ‘Inspired by Film’

Wraith ‘Inspired by Fashion’ allows customers to commission a true piece of automotive haute couture inspired by the materials and motifs of cutting-edge high fashion.

Rolls-Royce Wraith ‘Inspired by Fashion’

Check out the full Rolls-Royce line-up at Rolls-Royce Motor Cars Dallas.

August 5, 2015August 10, 2015

Jaguar F-Pace: Pushed to the Extreme

From the searing heat and dust of Dubai to the ice and snow of Northern Sweden, the new Jaguar F-PACE has been thoroughly tested to the limit in some of the most inhospitable environments on earth.
As the first performance crossover from Jaguar, the F-PACE offers an unrivalled blend of performance, design and practicality. To ensure that every system functions perfectly under the most extreme conditions, the new F-PACE has been subjected to one of the most demanding test programs the company has ever devised.

“We developed the F-PACE to offer the ride, handling and refinement demanded from a Jaguar car, together with new levels of ability and composure on a variety of surfaces and weather conditions. Just as we paid obsessive attention to detail over the engineering of every single component, we’ve exhaustively tested the F-PACE in the most challenging conditions to ensure that it will exceed the expectations of our customers around the world,” said, Andrew Whyman, Vehicle Program Director, Jaguar F-PACE.

At the Jaguar Land Rover test facility in Arjeplog, Northern Sweden, average winter temperatures rarely exceed 5°F (-15°C) and often plummet to -40°F (-40°C). In Dubai, ambient temperatures can exceed 122°F (50°C) in the shade.
Incorporating hot and cold weather testing environments with a variety of new and unique surfaces, Jaguar has paid special attention to help make the F-PACE a benchmark in the performance crossover segment. For the first time in a Jaguar development program, the F-PACE has also been driven over graveled mountain passes as part of its validation tests. Following this testing and development, the F-PACE will debut at the Frankfurt Motor Show in September. Coming to Jaguar Dallas and Jaguar Plano showrooms in mid 2016.

August 3, 2015May 24, 2016

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.

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

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.

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

July 27, 2015

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.

July 10, 2015

Jaguar Plano Named #1 Jaguar Dealer in the Nation

Park Place Jaguar Plano is honored to be recognized once again as the #1 Jaguar dealer in the nation. The Marque of Distinction title is the highest honor a Jaguar dealer can receive. Jaguar Plano was also the recipient of Pride of Jaguar Retailer Excellence Award. Only 16 of the 164 Jaguar Retailers are awarded Pride of Jaguar status each year. The winners are chosen based on performance in three overall categories: customer advocacy, sales and business excellence.

Jason Feuerberg, Sales Manager at Jaguar Plano was also recognized as the 2014/15 Journey to Excellence Marque of Distinction winner.

From the small group of 16 Jaguar dealers nationwide, only one is awarded the coveted Marque of Distinction title for being the top retailer for their brand. This dealer exceeds all expectations within Jaguar’s measurements of success.

Jaguar Plano is proud to be recognized for its ongoing commitment to excellence—from sales and service to the ownership experience.

We are so thankful for our customers and their support and loyalty to us and to the Jaguar brand.

This is Jaguar Plano’s third year in a row to be honored with the Pride of Jaguar Retailer Excellence Award.

We invite you to stop by to preview the entire extraordinary Jaguar line-up. You’ll also want to take advantage of our attractive specials.

July 7, 2015July 7, 2015

2015 Lexus LS Takes the Top Spot in J.D. Power Study

Lexus is once again in the top spot, according to the 2015 J.D. Power Initial Quality Study.

The 2015 Lexus LS surpassed all vehicles in the Large Premium Car category, including the BMW 7 Series. The J.D. Power Initial Quality Study looked at how many problems owners experienced per 100 vehicles, in the first 3 months of ownership. The Lexus LS scored 61 per 100 cars. The luxury sedan outperformed every vehicle in the study in its category.
Stop by Park Place Lexus Grapevine or Plano to see for yourself why Lexus is #1.