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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.

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.

June 22, 2015

2016 Jaguar XJ- Sports Sedan Redefined

The 2016 Jaguar XJ’s all-aluminum luxury sedan is now more desirable than ever. An updated exterior design, enhanced information and entertainment systems, new available driver assistance features and greater differentiation are in the model line-up.

Subtle changes to the exterior design, accentuated by full LED headlights, add to the XJ’s already distinctive looks. Materials such as semi-aniline leather and inlay veneers enhance an interior already considered the most luxurious in the segment.

Matching this traditional craftsmanship is state-of-the-art technology, including a new infotainment system.

InControl Touch Pro offers features such as door-to-door navigation, Wi-Fi and 1,300W Meridian Digital Reference audio.

The driving experience is better than ever, thanks to a V6 diesel engine which offers more power and torque and less fuel consumption and CO₂ emissions, and an electric power-assisted steering system that enhances Jaguar’s reputation for unrivalled agility and responsiveness.

“More dynamic and distinctive than ever, we’ve engineered our flagship sedan to deliver even greater levels of luxury and performance.”

“Featuring our new world-class infotainment system, interior materials and finishes which create an even more bespoke feel, and with our higher output, lower emissions diesel engine, the XJ rewards drivers and passengers like no other luxury car.” Ian Hoban, Vehicle Line Director, Jaguar XJ.

The new XJ features a larger, more upright grille, while sculpted chrome blades in the outboard air intakes emphasize the car’s mature, prestigious character.

The full LED headlights accentuate the ‘quad lamp’ design feature that Jaguar sporting sedans have made their own. They are further enhanced with active front steer- and static bend lamp functions, and auto high beam-assist. LED headlights also provide a color temperature closer to that of daylight than Bi-Xenon lamps, improving visibility and driver comfort, and are also more energy-efficient.

The LED rear lights feature a new J-signature tail and position light graphic, making the XJ even more distinctive. The rear bumper now features a gloss black valance and a slender chrome insert. Oval exhaust finishers complete the look.

The XJ’s peerless interior design has been taken to the next level. So luxurious has it become that the outgoing Portfolio trim is now used for the Premium Luxury model. The new Portfolio gains quilted soft-grain leather seats with diamond stitching and embossed headrests, and figured ebony veneer.

The Autobiography model, new to XJ in the 2016 model year and available only with the long-wheelbase body, can be identified on the outside by chrome front bumper air intakes and 20” Mataiva wheels. Inside, there’s a unique Autobiography Intaglio, quilted semi-aniline leather seats with contrasting stitching, a leather headliner, rich oak inlay veneer, and illuminated stainless steel tread plates, air vents and boot finisher.

The new R-Sport model features a three-piece front splitter, deep side sills, side power vents and rear spoiler. A gloss black finish enhances the grille mesh, rear valance and, as standard in select markets, the window finishers. Wheels are 20” Venom. The interior gains sports seats, R-Sport steering wheel and tread plates, Jet headliner and piano black trim.

Coming this fall.

Check out the full Jaguar line-up at Park Place Jaguar Dallas and Plano.

May 28, 2015

Jaguar XE: Precision. Power. Performance.

In a Jaguar XE, you can take the road less traveled. Experience the driving abilities of the new XE as Jaguar takes you on a ride in exotic Spain.

The XE is put to the test in the mountains and on the test track at Circuito De Navarra- a famous motorsport racetrack in Northern Spain.

Listen to the Jaguar engine purr as the XE tackles the track, highlighting its speed and acceleration.

The XE shows precision and control as it handles the twisting roads, high in the mountains of beautiful Spain, with grace.

ENGINE & TRANSMISSION
Engine capacity (cc) 2,995
Cylinders 6
Valves per cylinder 4
Bore / stroke inches (mm) 3.3 / 3.5 (84.5 / 89.0)
Cylinder block Aluminum alloy
Cylinder heads Aluminum alloy
Fuel injection equipment 150bar spray-guided direct injection
Induction system Twin-Vortex supercharger
Transmission ZF 8HP45 8-speed automatic

PERFORMANCE
0-60 mph (sec) 4.9
Top speed mph (km/h) 155 (250)
Horsepower 340 @ 6,500rpm
Torque lb ft (Nm) 332 (450) @ 4,500rpm

DIMENSIONS
Length inches (mm) 183.9 (4,672)
Width excl. mirrors inches (mm) 72.8 (1,850)
Height inches (mm) 55.7 (1,416)
Wheelbase inches (mm) 111.6 (2,835)
Curb weight lbs (kg) From 3,249 (1,474)

Coming soon to Park Place Jaguar Dallas and Plano.

April 28, 2015April 28, 2015

Jaguar Ranks Highest in Customer Satisfaction

Accolades keep pouring in for Jaguar. The automaker has been recognized by J.D. Power as the highest achieving automotive luxury brand in the United States for customer satisfaction with retailer service for vehicle maintenance and repair. According to the 2015 J.D. Power CSI study, Jaguar retailers provided the highest ranked service of any luxury auto brand in the U.S. to customers during the first three years of ownership.

“The Jaguar brand has undergone a tremendous transformation over the last few years with new models like the F-TYPE, increased focus on customer care and tremendous investment from our retailers in their facilities and processes,” said Joe Eberhardt, President and CEO, Jaguar Land Rover North America, LLC.

“It is especially gratifying to have our customers recognize, through J.D. Power, the high quality of their Jaguar vehicle service experience. Our plan is to build on this momentum even further with new products and customer first programs on the way.”

Scores were based on service initiation, service advisor, service facility, vehicle pick-up and service quality. Jaguar ranked highest among luxury brands in the industry.

Last year, Jaguar was recognized as a J.D. Power Customer Champion, an honor received by only 50 companies in the U.S. for their ability to provide the highest level of customer service based on five key areas identified as the J.D. Power 5 Ps: People, Presentation, Price, Process and Product.

The Jaguar lineup is set to expand in the near future with the Jaguar XE sports sedan and the Jaguar F-PACE performance crossover, both coming in 2016.

Check out the Park Place Jaguar line-up here.

April 16, 2015April 16, 2015

Park Place BodyWerks: Restoring Vehicles and Smiles

An innocent bystander caught in a police shoot-out in Lewisville, Erica Montes was lucky to get out alive; her Honda CR-V however, sustained a lot of damage. Adding insult to injury, her claim for repairs was denied.

After several months of back-and-forth with the insurance company, Ms. Montes came to terms with her SUV being riddled with bullet holes.

What she didn’t know is that her story caught the attention of Park Place Motorcars Fort Worth- General Manager, George Johnson, and things were about to get a lot better.

Mr. Johnson reached out to the manager of Park Place BodyWerks Fort Worth, David Norris, who invited Erica to stop by the body shop for the necessary repairs; oh and those repairs…they’re on the house.

Having been through so much, Montes was thrilled with the offer and knowing that her car will be restored.

In 2-weeks, Park Place BodyWerks fixed the damage from the shoot-out, but that’s not all they did.

Having taken panels and bumpers off, the body shop technicians noticed several other bumps and bruises on the CR-V that needed to be fixed or tended to. They fixed and replaced a laundry-list of small items that made a big difference. The icing on the cake- a complete detail and a full tank of gas; also compliments of Park Place BodyWerks.

When Erica came to pick-up her CR-V, it was unrecognizable.

It was no longer the dull silver SUV with rusty bullet holes she dropped off just 2-weeks ago, it was whole again and shiny.

There was more than a car restored that day. Montes’ smile was back on her face and that put a smile on ours!

April 10, 2015January 28, 2016

A Bugatti Wish Fulfilled and Memories Made

An experience to last a lifetime and a permanent grin to prove it.

Park Place teamed up with the Make-A-Wish foundation to make 7-year-old Michael Hollis’ dream come true.

His dream…worth nearly $3 MILLION!

Watch Michael Take The Ride Of His Dreams!

The young boy, battling leukemia, is a fan of fast cars and auto-racing video games.

Naturally, he wanted to experience a Bugatti Veyron for himself.

4304EDIT — Bugatti Veyron 16.4 Grand Sport Vitesse

Michael, along with his mom and dad flew in from San Antonio for the big surprise, arranged by Park Place Premier Collection, Make-A-Wish and Bugatti.

They pulled up for Michael’s big surprise in a white stretch-limo.

Michael had no idea what was in store for him till he saw his dream car…a black and blue Bugatti Veyron 16.4 Grand Sport Vitesse…with a Bugatti factory driver.

The driver wasn’t just any driver, it was Butch Leitzinger- a race car driver who won the famed Rolex 24 at Daytona three times.

4780EDIT — Butch Leitzinger- Bugatti Factory Pilot

Michael- stunned and excited, climbed into the Bugatti, taking it all in while Butch explained what each button does and how the super car, packing 1200 horsepower- taking it from 0-60 in under 3 seconds, works.

After a thorough overview and Michael’s Bugatti hat on, the duo was off for the ride of a lifetime.

Although the car tops out at 255 mph, Leitzinger didn’t go quite that fast.

Michael, taking it all in during the ride was all smiles, waved to cars as they passed.

After the ride, Michael and his family got a personal tour of the Park Place Premier Collection- checking out Rolls Royces, Bentleys and other awe-inspiring luxury vehicles.

4858 — Malcolm Gage- Park Place Premier Collection New Car Sales Director with Michael Hollis and a Bentley

4837 — Simon Crossley- Park Place Premier Collection Sales Consultant showing a McLaren to Michael Hollis

Bugatti and Park Place didn’t let Michael leave empty handed. He received quite the swag bag full of goodies from Bugatti to ensure he’ll have plenty to remind him of his experience of a lifetime.

4736 — (L) Heath Strayhan- General Manager Park Place Premier Collection (M) Michael Hollis (R) Butch Leitzinger- Bugatti Factory Pilot

Check out the full Park Place Premier Collection and Park Place Bugatti.

March 27, 2015April 14, 2015

Luxury Brands On Display At 2015 DFW Auto Show

Navigating a maze of cars and SUVs, the 2015 DFW Auto Show will definitely have something for every type of automotive aficionado you can find.

From antiques to the latest models fresh off the production line, the show can be a sensory overload of the best kind.

From the moment you walk in the door, the sight is a sea of cars. You’ll definitely want to climb inside, feel the soft leather seats, play with the latest state-of-the art technology, or even catch a view of a car that hasn’t made it to a showroom yet.

The bright lights illuminate the vivid colors of all sorts of vehicles from Lexus’ newest addition- a blue Lexus NX to an orange McLaren 650S Spider to a bright red Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG GT Coupe spinning slowly atop a display pedestal.

2016 Mercedes Benz AMG GT S Coupe — 2016 Mercedes Benz AMG GT Coupe

Car shopping has never been easier with so many brands and models all under one roof. You can climb into and get a feel for many vehicles on display. Shop to your heart’s content at the show then let the Experts in Excellence take it from there.

Whether you fell in love with a Lexus or a Maserati or perhaps you’d like to experience the exquisite luxury of a Rolls-Royce or a Bentley, Park Place has locations across Dallas-Fort Worth to provide you with a car buying experience that only Experts in Excellence can deliver.

The 2015 DFW Auto Show runs through Sunday, March 29^th. Purchase tickets online here.

March 24, 2015April 14, 2015

2016 Jaguar XF Climbing To New Heights

Suspended 60 feet above the Thames River in London, the new generation of the XF made its world debut in true Jaguar fashion. The high-wire high-stakes unveiling event was the first of its kind in the world.

The newly redesigned luxury sedan made its way across two wires- about the width of your thumb. The dramatic high-wire drive was to showcase the XF’s new light-weight design.

Jaguar completely redesigned the XF for 2016, making the entire shell out of aluminum. Despite its new lighter-weight, Jaguar did not skimp on the muscle power of the Jag. The mid-size luxury sedan is expected to have four engine options including a supercharged V-8 and high performance XF-SVR.

“I believe the all-new XF will be the best looking car in its class” said Jaguar’s Director of Design, Ian Callum.

Billed by Jaguar as an “unrivaled combination of refinement, fuel economy, dynamics and design”, the XF will feature state-of –the-art technology for a safe and enjoyable ride.

The 2016 XF is expected to arrive in the Park Place Jaguar showroom this fall.

March 12, 2015

Dallas Stars Casino Night raises $325,000 for charity

It was hard to say who had more fun at the Park Place Lexus & Jaguar – Dallas Stars Casino Night February 25th at Park Place Lexus in Plano: the Dallas Stars players or the more than 650 fans who sold out the popular event.

Stars players and coaches served as casino dealers and helped raise $325,000 for the Dallas Stars Foundation, which is a 41% increase over last year’s $230,000 raised. Fans enjoyed the intimate access and camaraderie with their favorite Stars players as well as the Mardi Gras-themed cuisine from Cool River and signature beverages.

“I think this was the best Casino Night yet,” said Jordan Case, president of Park Place Lexus and Park Place Jaguar. “This year’s ‘Diamond Champagne’ raffle sold out in 10 minutes. And the live auction grossed nearly double what it did last year. Everyone had a good time and the proceeds went to a great cause.”

Dallas Stars Casino Night guests — (L to R) Dallas Stars Captain Jamie Benn; Dallas Stars Chief Operating Officer Jason Farris; Dallas Stars Foundation Executive Director Jessica Dunn; and Park Place Lexus President Jordan Case

The Dallas Stars Foundation focuses on providing support to children in our community so they may lead quality lives and develop into contributing members of society. Through teamwork, interaction, and education, the Dallas Stars Foundation works to bring together all members of the Metroplex and build a bright future for today’s youth.