From the big stage of New York City, the McLaren 570S arrived in Dallas for a more up-close and personal appearance.
Cloaked in secrecy, the newest addition to the McLaren family found the perfect spot at the Park Place Premier Collection.
A crowd of sports car enthusiasts anxiously awaited to see the McLaren 570S up close.
The 570S was unveiled to a true Texas welcome. Cheers and applause filled the showroom as the shiny, bright orange sports car made its first public debut in Dallas.
The 570S is touted as the first attainable McLaren, coming it at around $100,000 less than its super-car sibling, the McLaren 650S.
Don’t let the “sports car” title fool you. The McLaren 570S delivers super-car dynamics, super-car performance, and an engaging drive, offering a 0-62 mph sprint in just 3.2 seconds.
Meanwhile, you can configure your own McLaren 570S to your liking and just come by the Park Place Premier Collection to place the order for your unique, custom-designed McLaren 570S.
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!
This summer’s must-have accessory was recently revealed at the New York International Auto Show. The 2016 Porsche Boxster Spyder will take your breath away with its updated looks and the most powerful Boxster engine ever.
The lightest Porsche on the market is equipped with a 6-speed manual transmission and a 375 horsepower, flat-six engine which makes driving the ultimate sports car more engaging than ever.
Some things, though, never change. In keeping with the design of its predecessors, the new Boxster Spyder has two prominent streamlined bulges that extend down along the long rear lid behind the headrests while the fins that stretch back to the rear lend the vehicle’s silhouette its characteristic design.
The lightweight convertible top is also mostly manually operated.
Treat yourself this summer to a new Porsche Boxster Spyder, scheduled to arrive to a Park Place Porsche showroom in July.
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.
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.
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.
Michael Hollis in a Rolls RoyceMalcolm Gage- Park Place Premier Collection New Car Sales Director with Michael Hollis and a BentleySimon 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.
(L) Heath Strayhan- General Manager Park Place Premier Collection (M) Michael Hollis (R) Butch Leitzinger- Bugatti Factory Pilot
Park Place Lexus of Plano rolled out the red carpet for a fun evening of fashion, food, and fundraising. The Women’s Auxiliary group- Legacy Chapter hosted its annual fundraiser “Legacy of Love” benefiting Children’s Health in Plano.
The raffle table was loaded with goodies ranging in value from $1,500 to $6,000. Everything from a Tory Burch gift bag to a trip to Mexico was donated for “Legacy of Love”. Park Place Lexus also donated a ‘Weekend in a Lexus’ package, which includes dinner and theater tickets.
Fashion designer Nicole Miller was a special guest at the event. She is also one of several designers who provided fabulous outfits for the fashion show.
(L) Nicole Miller (R) Diane Hopson
Some of the youngest models who commanded the runway were patients from Children’s Health.
Former star of The Bachelor Jake Pavelka & Amy Vanderoef emceed the fashion show.
Pictured: (from left to right) Amy Vanderoef, Diane Hopson, Jake Pavelka
Guests enjoyed treats from Sambuca 360, Capital Grille, Seasons 52, Moët & Chandon, and Silver Star Whiskey.
2015 Legacy of Love event at Park Place Lexus Plano
Also a real treat were the gift bags, loaded to the brim with goodies from fantastic sponsors.
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.
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.
The groundbreaking Rolls-Royce Wraith launch film, ‘And the World Stood Still’, has been accepted into the BFI (British Film Institute) National Archive, the world’s most significant collection of film and TV. To celebrate the event, Rolls-Royce Motor Cars has created Wraith ‘Inspired by Film’.
The film, which won a Gold Award at the 26th International Visual Communications Association (IVCA) Awards, caught the attention of the BFI’s Senior Curator for Non-Fiction Films, Patrick Russell, who considered it a striking piece of contemporary cinematography and so decided to accept it into the archive.
“We are delighted to see Rolls-Royce’s Wraith launch film enter the BFI’s collection,” commented Russell. “We selected it for preservation as it is an outstanding and award-winning example of modern corporate promotional film-making. It’s a powerful use of the film medium for product launch purposes, executed with impeccable craftsmanship.”
Marc Mielau, Global Head of Marketing, Rolls‑Royce Motor Cars, said, “It is a great honour to see ‘And the World Stood Still’ accepted into the BFI National Archive. It is testament to Rolls-Royce’s unique position in the public consciousness as the makers of ‘The Best Car in the World’ and the passion, innovation and creativity of the entire team involved.”
The film, ‘And the World Stood Still’, introduced Wraith as the most powerful and technologically-advanced Rolls-Royce in history. Filmed at a secret location near Barcelona, the shoot included an innovative ‘Timeslice’ (frozen time) sequence created using 100 SLR cameras; the longest purpose-built camera rig in Europe; an award-winning film director; 36 computers; 1.5km of cables and one prototype Rolls‑Royce Wraith. A behind the scenes film was also launched after the Company was inundated with requests from fans across social media networks worldwide.
Wraith ‘Inspired by Film’ celebrates Rolls-Royce’s long heritage in film and its entry into the BFI National Archive. Rolls-Royce motor cars have taken leading roles in movies since the dawn of film-making, and have featured in such hits as Goldfinger (1964), The Yellow Rolls-Royce (1964), The Thomas Crowne Affair (1968) and The Great Gatsby (1974) to name a few.
Continuing the theme of “And the World Stood Still”, this Wraith is a true hero car, hinting gently at the (film) noir through a number of unique Bespoke touches. Life imitates art as the silver screen is reflected through a unique two-tone Silver and Jubilee Silver paint scheme, whilst a solid-silver hand-cast Spirit of Ecstasy plays the femme fatale to the leading man, as he follows in her wake on an unexpected adventure every time he takes the wheel.
Wraith’s coach doors open to reveal the hero’s interior life, which proves more colorful than its exterior would suggest. The Anthracite leather interior accented with Casden Tan exudes confidence and power like a modern super-hero’s costume, whilst its steely character is suggested by a pin sharp aluminum band shooting through the Maccassar Ebony open pore paneling.
Wraith is the most powerful Rolls-Royce ever made. Performance complements the drama of exterior styling as a shorter wheelbase, wider rear track and 624 bhp/465 kW derived from the twin turbo V12 and a 0-60mph of 4.4 seconds (0-100kph, 4.6 seconds) give expression to the car’s dynamic looks. The swept lines of the fastback body of Wraith, a style whose origins can be found in the 1930s era of film noir, most clearly signal its purposeful character.
Take the lead and order your very own red-carpet ready Wraith ‘Inspired by Film’ here
Watch And the World Stood Still, the movie that inspired the new Wraith, below.
Gone are the days of soft curves and rounded edges. The newly redesigned 2016 Lexus RX is edgy yet elegant, it’s sophisticated but with a bit of attitude. One thing is for sure, it definitely commands attention.
The large spindle grille and a more aggressive bumper give the 2016 RX a fierce and edgy exterior. Sharp creases accent the side panels and doors, providing for a more sculpted appearance.
Wrap-around rear LED lights create a wider presence and increase the visibility of the SUV.
No more pushing buttons to access the cargo area from the outside. The cargo door is activated simply by holding your hand over the Lexus logo.
Proving the RX is a luxury SUV, backseat passengers can indulge in heated rear seats as well as more leg and knee room due to a slightly longer wheel base than the current model.
Enhancing the luxurious experience is the newly available power panoramic moon roof.
The completely redesigned RX is loaded with new top-of-the-line features to keep you safe and comfortable on the go. Down to the tires; safety is the name of the game at Lexus. The automaker’s Safety System Plus is available on the RX for the first time. It includes a pre-collision system with pedestrian detection, Lane Keep Assist, and Dynamic Radar Cruise Control that can bring the SUV to a full stop under certain circumstances. Adaptive High-beam System helps improve visibility when driving at night. Also included are Blind Spot Monitor with Rear Cross Traffic Alert and the Panoramic View Monitor, which provides a 360 degree visual image of the car’s surroundings on the 12.3” navigation screen.
Also, a new addition available to the RX model is the Adaptive Variable Suspension, which monitors and adapts the shock absorber damping and steering for optimal driving experience.Heads-Up Display, which projects pertinent vehicle information on the windshield in front of the driver, is also an option in the 2016 RX.
Replacing the current 19” wheels are new 20” wheels which can be customized with color inserts to make the car stand out or make it custom to your individual style. On top of the new 20” wheels are the Michelin Premier tires equipped with Ever Grip technology which helps with traction.
For drivers looking for a sportier flair and an even more enthusiastic ride, F-Sport will be an option on the All Weather Drive equipped RX350 and the RX450h.
2016 Lexus RX450h
One thing is for sure, whichever RX model you choose- you won’t be disappointed.
“The pioneering spirit of Lexus drives us to create new technology and gives rise to new ideas. It allows us to introduce new vehicles with leading-edge features. And indeed, we are committed to bringing ‘progressive luxury’ to the world. I believe this new RX will not only surprise new customers, but will also delight and satisfy our loyal customers, whose high expectations will be met by many new innovations,” said Takayaki Katsuda, Chief Engineer of the new RX.
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 XK1501989 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 NX2015 McLaren 650S Spider2016 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 Ghibli2015 Bentley Flying Spur W122015 Volvo S602015 Rolls Royce Wraith2015 Jaguar F-Type Coupe R
The 2015 DFW Auto Show runs through Sunday, March 29th. Purchase tickets online here.
