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October 7, 2015

2016 Mercedes-Benz GLE- Efficiency Meets Performance

Mercedes-Benz’ best-seller in the SUV segment has a new look and a new name. The highlights of the new GLE-Class, which was formerly known as M-Class, include considerably more appealing front and tail ends.

Outstanding spaciousness and high levels of active and passive safety are just a few of the advantages of the new GLE; high level of driving dynamics both on the road and in terrain are among the other strengths of the premium SUV.

“State-of-the-art and efficient drive technology, combined with superior ride quality and the versatility and robustness typical for SUVs – the new GLE has all the ingredients to continue the success story of our best-seller,” is how Ola Källenius, Member of the Board of Management of Daimler AG, Mercedes-Benz Cars, characterizes the newest member of the Mercedes-Benz SUV family.

Furthermore, the GLE impresses with ground-breaking assistance systems and the innovative DYNAMIC SELECT dynamic handling control system, which offers extensive drive and off-road programs for even the base model. The unmistakable design with the hallmark C-pillar and the variable interior with the wellness factor of a luxurious sedan model enrich the Mercedes-Benz GLE experience additionally.

“Often copied, rarely equalled – the M-Class established the segment of premium SUVs in 1997 and since then has been one of the most successful models in the world” said Kallenius. “With the launch of the GLE, the edition will surpass the 1.6 million mark.”

September 17, 2015September 17, 2015

2017 C-Class Coupe: Sensual. Sporty. Stylish.

Sensual yet sporty. The new 2017 Mercedes-Benz C-Class Coupe embodies modern luxury.
As the sportiest variant of the C-Class, the Coupe displays its driving enjoyment-oriented character in an emotional and at the same time formally distinct design.

2017 Mercedes-Benz C-Class Coupe

A high beltline and frameless doors with free-standing exterior mirrors underscore the sporty character. Clean lines and sensually arranged surfaces structure the side sections into vivid light and shadow effects. One particular highlight is the long, drawn-out dropping line typical of a coupe.

2017 Mercedes-Benz C-Class Coupe

2017 Mercedes-Benz C-Class Coupe

The interior raises elegance and style to a sporty level. Although it exudes athletic and youthful charm, it has grown in maturity.
Driver and passengers enjoy an ambience that leans toward the interior of the C-Class Sedan.

2017 Mercedes-Benz C-Class Coupe

The choice of materials and the finish have a hand-crafted feel with high-class appeal and deliver a new take on modern luxury: sportiness without compromising on comfort and exquisite style.

2017 Mercedes-Benz C-Class Coupe

A seating system including integral sports seats designed specifically for the Coupe offers sporty comfort, while the standard automatic belt feeder offers additional convenience. There is also more shoulder room, elbow room and headroom in all seats.

2017 Mercedes-Benz C-Class Coupe

The 2017 C-Class Coupe, coming to Park Place Motorcars in Spring of 2016.

June 15, 2015June 15, 2015

Park Place Recognizes Teachers of the Year with a Summer in a Mercedes-Benz

Park Place Motorcars Grapevine is proud to support the Grapevine-Colleyville Independent School District. Each year, two lucky Teacher of the Year winners get to spend a summer in a Mercedes-Benz. This year, Julee Vorachard of Cannon Elementary and Kristinia Haney were named 2015 Elementary & Secondary Teachers of the Year.

Julee Vorachard (middle) Kristinia Haney (2nd from right)

Kristinia Haney, a teacher at Collegiate Academy picked out a shiny red Mercedes-Benz GLK350 to drive for the summer.

On top of spending the summer in a Mercedes-Benz, the winners get tickets to a Texas Rangers game, passes to the Dallas Arboretum, and cool Mercedes-Benz grab bag with other goodies all courtesy of Park Place Motorcars Grapevine.

June 1, 2015June 11, 2015

More Power And Room, Now That’s Smart

The 2016 smart fortwo has a new look and features galore.

Built entirely of aluminum, fortwo now sits on a chassis that’s 4” wider than its predecessor, offering a bit more room inside and extra storage space in the trunk panel.

For the first time, smart fortwo is being offered in a 5-speed manual transmission. Meanwhile, the automatic transmission was also overhauled to a 6-speed dual-clutch. The state-of-the-art turbocharged 3-cylinder engine is now standard on the vehicle.

Technological advances include features such as Crosswind Assist, to keep you in your lane on windy days.

The Crosswind Assist technology detects sudden strong gusts of wind and prevents the car from drifting out of its lane by targeted braking on one side of the vehicle.The feature is currently available on larger Mercedes-Benz vehicles.

Keep an eye out for the new 2016 smart fortwo, with new color combo options, this fall.

May 25, 2015June 11, 2015

Mercedes-Benz: Passport to South Africa

Take a tour across Cape Town, South Africa in a Mercedes-Benz SL 63 AMG. You don’t need a passport to experience the breathtaking beauty and views of the city…you may even feel a gentle breeze through your hair.

Create your own memorable experiences in the Mercedes-Benz SL 63 AMG, available at Park Place Motorcars.

The video was created by Jonas Ginter, a German journalist and videographer, to celebrate Mercedes-Benz’s 18-million Facebook fans.

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.

4853 — Michael Hollis in a Rolls Royce

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.

Dallas Blooms

Dallas Blooms is in it’s final week at the Dallas Arboretum. If you haven’t visited this beautiful Dallas attraction yet this year, now is the time! There’s more to see than delicate cherry blossoms and brightly hued tulips popping up across the lush lawns this year. A Porsche, a Mercedes-Benz, and a Volvo are also on display. Park Place Dealerships is the exclusive automotive sponsor of the annual event and have added some of our favorite cars to the mix.

A white Volvo XC-60 welcomes visitors to the Arboretum as they drive up. It’s one of several Park Place vehicles providing a perfect backdrop for pictures.

Not far from the entrance, perched among the pastel-colored tulips is a picture-perfect black Porsche Boxster GTS.

Cool Thursday Concerts got a little cooler with the addition of a stylish silver Mercedes-Benz ML350 greeting visitors on the lawn.

This year’s theme, “Deep in the Hearts of Texans”, pays homage to The Lone-star State with Texas-sized topiaries.

Dallas Blooms runs through Sunday, April 12th.

April 3, 2015April 14, 2015

World Car of the Year: 2015 Mercedes-Benz C-Class

Two-dozen competitors from across the world; but only one clear winner. The 2015 Mercedes-Benz C-Class was named the 2015 World Car of the Year.

No stranger to World Car Awards, Mercedes-Benz vehicles have been recognized by the program nearly half-a-dozen times.

The trend-setting Mercedes-Benz C-Class exudes luxury with state-of-the art features and style, usually reserved for higher-end vehicles.

Taking a page from the S-Class playbook, the C-Class is loaded with the latest technology and features, including an all-new aluminum/steel hybrid platform.

It’s no surprise the C-Class was named World Car of the Year, as it’s a treat for everyone- whether you’re driving it or going along for the ride.

Find the perfect Mercedes C-Class to enjoy yourself here.

Read the full Press Release here.

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.

1961 Jaguar XK150

1989 Porsche Carrera

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.

2015 Lexus NX

Orange McLaren — 2015 McLaren 650S Spider

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.

2015 Maserati Ghibli

2015 Bentley Flying Spur W12

2015 Volvo S60

2015 Rolls Royce Wraith

2015 Jaguar F-Type Coupe — 2015 Jaguar F-Type Coupe R

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