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June 18, 2014May 7, 2015

Park Place Bodywerks: Body Shop Now Open In Fort Worth

Park Place Bodywerks is proud to announce our newest full-service body shop in Fort Worth servicing all of the luxury brands Park Place represents. Specializing in paintless dent repair, structural and mechanical repairs, painting, and refinishing, Bodywerks is staffed with factory-trained technicians and paint specialists working with state-of-the-art technology to ensure like-new results every time. We know that you have a choice when it comes to where you take your car for collision repair, so at Park Place Bodywerks, we promise to provide all our customers with the standard of excellence that has come to be synonymous with the Park Place name. We repair all our cars with OEM parts specifically designed to your vehicle.

Each repair is held to within a millimeter standard and run through a rigorous series of checks before we know it is ready to be returned to you as good as new. All production employees receive the highest levels of training and work with the latest equipment so that they can perform at the highest level of competence. Our technicians utilize the wireless network in the shops to access the information they need from laptops wherever they are, be it in their stalls or out in the lot inspecting accident repairs. At our auto repair and body shop we are constantly searching for the latest, most advanced equipment and software available to help our members be as informed, productive and proficient as possible.

With our online repair tracker, you can track the progress of your vehicle repair in real time. As your vehicle passes through each phase of the repair process, the status is updated in the system so you will always know what is going on with the repairs to your vehicle. It’s this level of service that makes Park Place Bodywerks unique. Scheduling an appraisal appointment is quick and easy, you can use our convenient online form at bodyshop.parkplace.com or call us at 844-785-8481.

Park Place Bodywerks by the numbers:

• One of only four certified Rolls-Royce repair, paint and body shop facilities in the country.

• One of 10 certified Bentley body shop and repair facilities in the nation.

• The largest Mercedes-Benz Tier 2 aluminum certified collision repair facility in the country.

• Authorized Lexus dealer collision repair, body and paint facility.

• Largest Certified Porsche collision repair and paint facility in the Southwest United States.

• The only Jaguar Certified Dealer Collision Repair facility in DFW.

• One of only seven certified McLaren body shops in the country; only one in the southwest.

• Only authorized Maserati collision repair facility in North Texas.

• The only Volvo Certified Dealer Collision Repair facility in Dallas/ Fort Worth.

• Dallas / Ft. Worth only certified Land Rover collision repair facility.

• Only Mercedes-Benz Sprinter certified body shop in Dallas/Fort Worth.

• Only Authorized Lotus collision repair facility in North Texas.

• One of only two Nissan GTR Certified facilities in over 1000 miles.

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.

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.

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.

August 16, 2013May 7, 2015

2014 Mercedes-Benz S-Class Enters Production

The upcoming 2014 Mercedes-Benz S-Class is sure to be a crowd-pleaser. With six different S-Class models coming your way, there is sure to be one that fits your lifestyle perfectly. Stay tuned at Park Place Motorcars Dallas to be the first to hear about the 2014 Mercedes-Benz S-Class arrival.

Mercedes-Benz is in the middle of the most fertile epoch in its century-long history. The premium automaker has made itself the proud parent of six all-new luxury models in recent years; it seems everyone is in Stuttgart’s crosshairs now. Nowhere is the German company’s “driving forward in the offensive” model more apparent than behind the wheel of its flagship, the S-Class sedan. Read on for all the details on the newest jaw-dropping S-Class generation.For 2014, six S-Class models are available, beginning with the S400 HYBRID, S350 BlueTEC, and S550, and on to the S63 AMG and S600. Then, of course, is the true head-of-household: the S65 AMG performance sedan.

Comfort and safety
First off the block for MY2014 is the dashing S550, which will land in the U.S. with a 455-horsepower V8 this September. The S550 will be the first to showcase the Mercedes-Benz “smart” suspensions, explaining how, as a Road & Track reviewer put it, the sedan “makes 80 mph feel like 50, yet still manages to involve its driver.” Of course, that’s also because S-Class undergoes the “toughest chassis test in the world” before it ever sees production, to ensure it maintains composure in the world’s most extreme environments. Being able to mute out the effects of such spinal antagonists as potholes and manholes is fantastic. You’re unlikely to find an automobile better equipped to smooth life’s many frictions. Along those lines, Mercedes is proud to announce the first production Mercedes-Benz series to debut its award-winning new safety recognition systems. Guided by signature “6D vision” technology, its advanced camera and radar programming preemptively maximizes safety for both S occupants as well as nearby drivers and bystanders. Whether it’s a pedestrian, bicyclist or deer in the headlights, your intelligent sedan will take swift and appropriate action.

Engine power
Lest you think all this comfort and play-it-safe comes at the expense of performance, rest assured that Mercedes-Benz has attended to the inner fire of the S-Class. It has upgraded engines across the board, not least among them the turf-abusing 6-liter, bi-turbo V-12 beast that governs the topmost S65 AMG executive. With 621 horsepower and 738 lb-ft of torque, this drivetrain is all but bloodthirsty and leaves each and every driver speechless after about four seconds. Yet, the luxurious S65 will be as gentle as a lamb – if you ask nicely. The Mercedes Benz S-Class humanizes the process of transport. Model-year 2014 reincarnates one of the twentieth century’s great trendsetters with a gentleman’s aplomb.

Please visit our Motorcars Dallas, Motorcars Grapevine, or Motorcars Fort Worth sites to stay tuned for the upcoming 2014 Mercedes-Benz S-Class arrival.

August 6, 2013May 7, 2015

2014 Mercedes-Benz S-Class: A Sixth Generation in Dallas

The upcoming 2014 Mercedes-Benz S-Class is gearing for its debut this fall, perfect for those who enjoy magic carpet rides, live in fear of assassination or have a pressing need for a spa on wheels. The all-new sixth generation of the Mercedes-Benz low-lying sedan, like its predecessors, is an astonishing achievement. There’s an S-Class vehicle for every kind of drivetrain preference, safety concern and essential creature comfort. Curious? We explain it all here. Want to be the first to know when it arrives? Please click here to visit our Park Place Motorcars website and let us know.

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“S” is for safety and style

It sounds like a riddle: what can see like a human, sometimes doesn’t need a human, is well-lit without light bulbs, and comes with its own hot stone massage? A car whose length is determined by the needs of chauffeured elites, the debut of the 2014 S-Class promises models engineered to the millimeter for performance, connectivity and ride quality.

Mercedes Benz S-Class will begin its U.S. launch later this year, starting with the Mercedes-Benz S550 in September, followed shortly by the S550 4Matic in November. ‘4Matic’ is the term Mercedes-Benz uses to describe the specialized four-wheel-drive versions of its vehicles. As the core model of its class, the S550 interior pioneers a host of new features, from all-LED lighting to built-in seat massages modeled after ancient Ayurvedic stone treatments.

Also on board are award-winning safety mechanisms that protect passengers from inadvertent traffic accidents and allow semi-autonomous driving via digital sensing systems. An S-Class vehicle can keep its lane and maintain a consistent distance between your car and the one ahead of you. Automatic braking allows vehicles like the S550 to scan for obstacles as they appear and brake if they don’t move.

The S-Class is considered one of the safest automotive classes in the world—no surprise from the German manufacturer of cars for diplomats and leaders of over ninety nations. The S-Class experience approximates that of a private jet, albeit one that won’t leave the ground.

“S” is for smooth sailing

The S550 is accident-resistant, but what about its handling under ordinary conditions? While Mercedes-Benz’s Magic Body Control suspension technology isn’t a magic carpet, the ‘smart’ dampener system approximates the sort of fluid, frictionless motion you’d expect from an enchanted tapestry.

Magic Body Control uses the Mercedes-Benz exclusive 360-degree vision—a complex camera-and-sensor circuit—to continually scan roadways for street imperfections like potholes. The system responsively adjusts the new S-Class suspension on the fly, making rocky roads feel like smooth conduits.

It’s just another way Mercedes strives to mute the noxious sources of mental and physical fatigue that plague passengers’ experience in lesser cars. If you would like to be among the first to test drive the upcoming 2014 Mercedes-Benz S-Class, please visit one of our Motorcars locations: Park Place Motorcars Dallas, Motorcars Grapevine, or Motorcars Fort Worth.

August 1, 2013May 7, 2015

The 2014 Mercedes-Benz E63 AMG: The Ultimate in Speed and Class

The 2014 Mercedes-Benz E63 AMG is the ultimate luxury car designed to exceed expectations and polish off the competition. And it’s available now at Park Place Motorcars Dallas, Motorcars Fort Worth, and Motorcars Grapevine.

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What Other Carmakers Don’t Want You to Know It’s amazing when a sports sedan like the 2014 Mercedes-Benz E63 AMG 4Matic can leave some of the world’s production super cars in the dust. A glance at the refined and sculpted lines of the E63 AMG does not give away the E63’s 0 to 60 secret—an acceleration rate of just 3.5 to 3.6 seconds in the S and base model variants. As Mercedes-Benz puts it, this car remains “unmatched by virtually any other car on the road.”
How the E63 AMG Does it The E63 AMG specs clearly illustrate how such an urbane sedan can polish off the competition. After all, the AMG series is Mercedes’ top performance line, so it’s designed to exceed expectations. One of the remarkable things about this track-worthy AMG is that it comes standard with performance designed all-wheel drive. Most performance sports cars operate on rear-wheel drive for faster shift-to-torque response. The E63 AMG has a longer wheelbase and weighs more, making the 4Matic deliver terrific torque and maximum control. In fact, the computer governing all four wheels actually makes the vehicle “feel remarkably nimble,” states Car and Driver.

You Drive Your E63 AMG—it Doesn’t Drive You

The 7-speed AMG speedshift sports transmission offers four driving modes to match your mood, weather and terrain. In Sports, Sports+ and Manual modes, the driver melds more closely to the car for aggressive driving with open throttle, lighting fast gearshifts and a satisfying bass note howl from the E63’s exhaust.

One Prestige Hot Rod

You can count on the AMG Adaptive sports suspension to handle normal to rough road conditions with aplomb. While many performance enthusiasts complain about the numb feeling from their electronic steering, Car and Driver dub the new E63 AMG still worthy of being “one of the most enjoyable hot rods in the business.”

Of course, the 2014 E63 AMG received a facelift complete with dramatic new grille and front fascia. You can see the dynamic new body on the Mercedes-Benz website. But better yet, visit any one of our three Park Place Motorcars locations— in Dallas, Grapevine or Ft. Worth—to see the makeover for yourself. Slip into the driver’s seat to experience the drive of a lifetime.

July 24, 2013May 7, 2015

The Key is in the Details: The ML63 AMG

The 2013 ML63 AMG offers a beautiful synthesis between safety, function, speed and ability. This SUV is not only wonderfully styled with a sporty feel, but also offers immense comfort and luxury with sumptuous interiors to suit even the most discerning tastes, all while providing unparalleled performance and utility.

The sheer feel of the SUV is more solid and stable due to the use of advanced metals, as well as weight reduction, which allows the car to accelerate much more smoothly and quickly. Boasting a V8 engine, power is not sacrificed for fuel economy. The direct-injection engine provides roaring performance, while also easing one’s costs at the pump, improving the miles per gallon of the SUV significantly.

The sporty design is not a matter of appearances alone. The active damping and roll bars provide for far more stability in corners and allow for more speed and acceleration through turns. While sporty in nature, there is no need to sacrifice safety to get performance and luxury. The ML63 AMG received a 5-star safety rating, and it is equipped with the latest safety technology. This helps to give drivers and passengers the peace of mind that their family will be safe.

Sports SUVs are notorious for riding somewhat rough at higher speeds, but the ML63 AMG has solved this issue using active engine mounts that adjust when the vehicle is running at faster speeds, leading to a smoother ride and easier handling around corners.

While the ML63 AMG is not only easy on the eyes and safe but it is one of the most aerodynamic and efficient SUVs available on the market today. Consumers won’t have to sacrifice comfort for such compact, superior performance. The interiors are custom designed from the highest quality materials and utilize the latest in infotainment technology which makes this SUV user-friendly, high tech and full of amenities as well.

The 7-speed transmission enables increased acceleration and improved fuel performance. The ride in this SUV is further smoothed through the use of the AirMatic suspension system. This provides an adjustable air suspension that can provide optimum performance depending on the specific road conditions. This SUV is also designed to be adaptable and provide the utmost utility. The SUV includes a terrain program that allows drivers to select the type of terrain they will be driving on to allow the vehicle to self-optimize for the best performance for the selected driving conditions.

The AMG engine provides for a smooth off-road experience, and the active stability management tools make it far easier to handle when cornering, making this an excellent performer for aggressive recreational driving. Perfectly suited to take the children to school or head out on an off-road adventure. This latest Mercedes-Benz ML63 AMG SUV provides a smooth, high performance ride, great acceleration, superior handling and all the amenities one has come to expect from a luxury vehicle.

Find your Mercedes-Benz M-Class SUV at Park Place Motorcars in Dallas, Grapevine, and Fort Worth.

July 11, 2013May 7, 2015

Two New Luxury Crossovers That You Will Actually Want to be Seen In

Check out the following 2013 debuts to find a cutting-edge luxury crossover for hauling groceries and kids by day and cruising downtown come nightfall.

Best All-Around Crossover: 2013 MERCEDES-BENZ GLK

If you like your COV to feel like an SUV, take the Mercedes GLK for a spin. A small SUV by North American standards, the Geländewagen defies the eggy shape of other crossovers with its signature SUV-like verticals. Its growling direct injection V6 and sports-tuned suspension guarantee there will be road muscle to back up your car’s devilish good looks inherited from the manufacturer’s full-size SUVs.

GLK has only been pounding the pavement since 2008, but has whipped up plenty of acclaim during its rookie run. Mercedes’ premium crossover has raised the bar for the whole segment by showing how to harmoniously layer agility, utility, safety, and top-drawer style.

It’s a bold claim in a competition-dense market, but Mercedes easily earns the badge with its choice GLK.

Driver’s Favorite: 2013 PORSCHE CAYENNE

Engineered to perfection, the midsize Cayenne crossover developed by Porsche is hot enough for a second look. 21″ rims, performance tread and adaptive sport seats are among the bragging rights that come with ownership of a new Porsche Cayenne. This year, the company is introducing a 29-mpg Diesel for the U.S., plus the chassis-optimized GTS for speed demons everywhere.

Cayenne’s reviewers say she handles like a dream. It seems Porsche had the right idea incorporating responsive design principles into each layer of the car’s hardware.

With standard all-wheel-drive, classic Porsche-style cockpit, nimble footwork and a smooth ride, the Cayenne has earned a reputation as one of the coolest CUVs around.