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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 15, 2015July 15, 2015

McLaren 675LT Unleashed on the Track

The McLaren 675LT is the lightest, most powerful and most track-focused model in the Super Series – and it has now been unleashed on track.

Production of the strictly limited model has now started at the state-of-the-art McLaren Production Centre in Woking, England, and the latest video from McLaren Automotive shows a 675LT dynamically on track for the first time. The 675LT combines light weight, optimized aerodynamics and a focus on driver engagement as one of the most revered names in modern-day GT racing – the Longtail – is resurrected. The track-focused dynamics are highlighted as the Napier Green model is demonstrated in each of its three handling and powertrain modes around on track, with its explosive performance supported by the soundtrack of a 3.8-litre V8 twin turbo engine producing 675PS (666bhp), emphasized by the new lightweight titanium crossover exhaust.

Check out the McLaren line-up at McLaren Dallas.

July 15, 2015January 7, 2016

Awards Keep Coming for the 2016 Volvo XC90

The Volvo XC90 has been named Car of the Year 2015 and Large SUV of the Year at this year’s Auto Express New Car Awards.

Volvo Cars’ award-winning XC90 is already close to selling out its entire first year’s planned production run of 50,000 cars. To date over 44,000 cars have been ordered.

“This award reflects the great passion that Volvo Cars puts into its new cars. We understand our customers’ desire to have beautiful cars – cars that make their lives easier by delivering the latest technology – but in a user-friendly manner. We also understand the driving need for powertrains that deliver efficient performance, and a chassis that provides a balanced and engaging driving experience,” said Dr Peter Mertens, Senior Vice President Research & Development at Volvo Car Group, accepting the award.

Steve Fowler, Editor-in-Chief of Auto Express, said: “We’ve been waiting a long time for the XC90, but it was well worth the wait – it’s a sensational SUV. It not only sets new standards for Volvo, but for the car market in general, leading in terms of technology, efficiency, style and safety. It’s also got an element of style – inside and out – that you might not have expected. If the XC90 points the way for the future of Volvo, the future looks very bright indeed.”

A blend of rich Scandinavian design elements, both inside and out, makes the XC90 stand out from the crowd. Delivering a commanding road presence with the distinct ‘Thor’s Hammer’ LED headlights and larger grille, the XC90’s powerful exterior design makes a strong, yet subtle statement.

The interior’s crowning glory is the in-car control system, Sensus. This intuitive system controls all the major functions of the vehicle, from the infotainment, phone, navigation and connectivity features. The interior is the epitome of Scandinavian design, a serene and relaxing environment, combining the finest natural materials available such a leather and wood, and at the same time being a practical seven-seat SUV.

Award	Awarded By	Year	Country
Most Innovative HMI System	Car HMI Concept & Systems	2015	Germany
Best Technological Car	Mas Que Coches, TELE 5	2015	Spain
Swiss Car of the Year – Runner up	Schweizer Illustrierte	2015	Switzerland
Automotive Launch of the Year	AUTO LIDER	2015	Poland
Interior Design of the Year	Automotive Interiors Expo	2015	Germany
Best Big SUV	Auto Motor & Sport reader poll	2015	Sweden
Best Innovation, Design, Quality and Operating Comfort	Plus X Award	2015	Germany
Most Innovative car of the year	Automotive Innovations 2015	2015	Germany
Best car of the year	Auto Swiat	2015	Poland
Big SUV of the year	AUTO LIDER	2015	Poland
Car Maker of the Year	TU Automotive	2015	USA
Best Luxury Midsize SUV	U.S. News & World Report	2015	USA
Yankee Cup Technology Award	New England Motor Press Association	2015	USA
Best SUV of the year	Motor-Presse Bohemia reader poll	2015	Czech Republic
Best 4×4	Diesel Car Magazine	2015	UK
Company Car of The Year – Large SUVs	Firmenauto/DEKRA	2015	Germany
Best of the Best Product Design Award	Red Dot Awards	2015	Germany
Connected Car of the Year	01net.com	2014	France

July 15, 2015July 15, 2015

Volvo XC90 Excellence Child Safety Seat Concept

Volvo Cars’ design team has completely re-imagined how children could travel safely in cars in the future. The move follows the Shanghai reveal of the XC90 Excellence and the Lounge Console Concept, which marked a bold and luxurious step forward for the Swedish car brand.

“We started by asking ourselves if we could make life easier for parents and safer for their children when it comes to the child seat experience. We focused on three key benefits – making it easier to get the child into and out of the child seat from an ergonomic and comfort perspective, providing the child with a safe rearward facing seating position that enables it to keep eye-contact with either the driver or the rear passenger and of course including enough storage for those vital child accessories, such as diapers, bottles, wipes, and so on,” said Tisha Johnson, Chief Designer Interiors at Volvo Cars Concept and Monitoring Centre.

The concept enables the parent to swivel the seat counter-clockwise when seating the child and then lock the seat in a rearward facing position. The concept also provides storage for small items beside the seat and a storage space underneath for diapers, blankets, or other larger items and enough space for a tote bag at the front of the seat under the dashboard.

“For us the safety, convenience, and emotional factors outweigh everything else. Being able to maintain eye contact with your child from the rear seat , or being able to keep a bottle warm in the heated cup holders in the XC90 Excellence, would go a long way towards making life easier for parents taking their small child on a trip. Such alternative seating arrangements will become increasingly important as we move towards autonomous vehicles,” added Tisha Johnson.

July 13, 2015July 13, 2015

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!

Thanks to Park Place Lexus Plano we were able to take the 2015 Lexus GX 460 for our road trip and family vacation!

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!!

Guess who else LOVES this 2015 Lexus GX 460 ….my little Pomeranian SMOKEY!

Lexus sure has style…and so do their accessories!

Rain, Rain Go Away…I know this is a silly thing to post about, but man these windshield wipers are GOOD!!!

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.

July 2, 2015

McLaren 650S GT3 Takes First Win in Asia

The McLaren 650S GT3 and the FFF Racing team by ACM continues the strong start to the season with a victory in the GT Asia championship.
Former Formula 1 driver Vitantonio Liuzzi (ITA) alongside former series race winner Hiroshi Hamaguchi (JPN) took victory at the Okayama circuit, Japan. The result marks the maiden win for the 650S GT3 in Asia, and the 11th for the Woking built racer in only its first season.

The FFF Racing team by ACM is making its debut in the GT Asia championship this season, running three examples of the McLaren 650S GT3.

The double-header race weekend saw FFF Racing team by ACM with strong pace in qualifying, before Liuzzi and Hamaguchi moved through the field and built up an insurmountable lead. The second race of the weekend was a close contest, and saw FFF Racing Team by ACM bring all three cars home with two in the top ten, as well as posting the fastest lap of the race.

“The 650S GT3 has made a strong start to its debut season in the European and North American championships, but to secure the first win in Asia is a fantastic result. It is particularly impressive for a newly established team, against a very competitive grid, in only the third round of the season. Congratulations to everyone in the FFF Racing team by ACM, and hopefully this is just the start of things to come.” Andrew Kirkaldy, Managing Director, McLaren GT.

See more of the McLaren line-up at Park Place McLaren Da llas.

July 1, 2015July 1, 2015

Porsche Ranks Highest in J.D. Power Study

Porsche is dominating the competition for the third year in a row. The brand achieved top rating in the 2015 J.D. Power Initial Quality Study. Several of its models also won top honors in their vehicle segments. This is the first time that five Porsche models ranked in the top 3 in their respective segments.

The Porsche 911 ranked highest for the fourth consecutive year in the Midsize Premium Sporty Car segment.

The Porsche Boxster and Cayman swept the first two places in the Compact Premium Sporty Car segment.

In its first year of production, the Porsche Macan was awarded the highest rank in the Compact Premium SUV segment.
“The success of Porsche is primarily dependent on the satisfaction of our customers,” said Matthias Müller, Chairman of the Executive Board of Porsche AG. “We see these awards as confirmation of our strategy for high quality standards in design, development and production and in continuously offering Porsche customers a unique purchase and ownership experience.”

Porsche Cayenne and Panamera achieved third place in the Midsize Premium SUV and Large Premium Car categories.

The J.D. Power Initial Quality Study measures the number of problems experienced by U.S. customers during the first 90 days of ownership. Initial quality is determined by the number of problems experienced per 100 vehicles, with a lower score meaning higher quality.

Porsche scored only 80 points on the problems per 100 scale, compared to the premium industry average of 110. The overall industry average was 112.