Park Place Dealerships

July 20, 2012May 7, 2015

Park Place Porsche Launches Park Place Motorsports

A New Program Supporting Performance and The Porsche Driving Experience

Park Place Porsche, an award-winning Porsche dealership in Dallas, has worked behind the scenes for years supporting Porsche racing enthusiasts through Porsche Driving Events and club racing in North Texas. Now, with the launch of Park Place Motorsports, Park Place will be helping clients and Porsche lovers take their driving experiences to a new level.

As a Porsche dealer, Park Place Porsche continues to provide sales and service support, and genuine Porsche parts and accessories and Techquipment. Park Place Motorsports will focus more on technical performance, track-side support, driver education events, and specialty and aftermarket performance parts and enhancements for Porsche clients.

Park Place Motorsports is backed by factory certified technicians, who have been rigorously trained in Porsche Driving Event classifications and regulations. Three levels of support will be offered so that drivers can opt for a certified technician to be present with them for the duration of a driving event to help keep their vehicle running at its peak performance on the track.

Park Place Motorsports is located at 6219 Peeler Street in Dallas. Track information, directions and a calendar of events, as well as photo galleries, downloadable desktop wallpapers, and videos can be found on the Park Place Motorsports website – www.ParkPlaceMotorsports.com.

Celebrating 25 years of “Experts in Excellence,” Park Place Dealerships was founded in 1987 by Ken Schnitzer. Today, Park Place Dealerships operates 16 full-service dealerships representing Bentley, Jaguar, Lexus, Lotus, Rolls-Royce, Maserati, McLaren, Mercedes-Benz, Porsche, smart, Volvo, and Infiniti. In addition, the dealership group includes two Park Place Bodywerks locations in Texas. For more information about Park Place Dealerships, visit parkplace.com.

July 20, 2012May 7, 2015

AutoGuide.com Reviews 2013 Lexus ES

The long-awaited 2013 Lexus ES will be here very soon, and will be unlike any of the competition on my levels. Featuring a progressive new design and enhanced handling, the 2013 ES has been thoughtfully redesigned both inside and out. And for the first time, the Lexus ES will be available with Lexus Hybrid Drive expected to earn an EPA fuel economy rating of 40 mpg.

The new ES features a lower, progressive profile, and clean, continuous styling lines from front to rear. The interior features the next-generation Lexus Enform system which provides seamless connectivity with Bing™ search, iHeartRadio, MovieTickets.com, OpenTable, Pandora, Yelp and Facebook Places through compatible smart phones.

Under the hood, the 3.5-liter V6 engine allows the ability to impose your will on curves by putting the sedan’s lightweight design, more rigid chassis and new, more dynamic suspension system to good use. Protecting you while on the road, the ES features a segment-leading 10 airbags as standard equipment with an available Blind Spot Monitor, Lane Departure Alert and Pre-Collision System to further aid the driver. And while the new ES is only one inch longer than the previous model, it has four additional inches of back seat leg room, allowing your passengers to travel in comfort and style.

July 18, 2012May 7, 2015

Unveiled At Goodwood: 2013 Mercedes-Benz CLS63 AMG Shooting Brake

If you aren’t familiar with the term “Shooting Brake”, get ready for a lesson in vehicle styling from a couple of centuries back. Shooting-Brake is a term, originally adapted from the name of a piece of farm equipment used with horses, to describe estate vehicles that were designed to transport shooting parties, hence the first part of the name, to and from their hunting expeditions. Bringing back this history of luxury and excitement, Mercedes-Benz officially unveiled the new Mercedes-Benz CLS63 AMG Shooting Brake at the Goodwood Festival of Speed.

Most features from the current CLS line remain, however the 2013 Mercedes-Benz CLS63 AMG Shooting Brake utilizes a stretched platform with a longer wheelbase and additional cargo room. The AMG model will be equipped with a twin-turbo 5.5L V8 engine, producing 525 horsepower, a top speed of 155 mph, and a 0-62 mph time of 4.4 seconds.

Plans for U.S. sales have not been announced, but this is a beautiful car to check out nonetheless!

July 18, 2012May 7, 2015

Park Place Jaguar Plano Named One of the Best Dealerships to Work For by Automotive News

Only Local Dealership to be Recognized

PLANO, TX (July 16, 2012) – Park Place Jaguar Plano earned the distinction of being named one of the Best Dealerships to Work For by Automotive News in 2012. Automotive News partnered with Best Companies Group to identify 100 dealerships in the U.S. and Canada that have excelled in creating quality workplaces for employees. The program measured workplace satisfaction through a confidential survey of employers and employees.

“This recognition reinforces our commitment to hire and train individuals who enjoy being a part of a bigger team who ultimately provide the client with a great experience,” said Jordan Case, president of Park Place Jaguar Plano. “Our members have created a culture that is one-of-a-kind and centers around teamwork and strong leadership.”

The list of the 2012 Best Dealerships to Work For was published in the July 9 issue of Automotive News. The top 100 dealerships will be ranked and revealed at the Best Dealerships to Work For program and gala awards dinner on Oct. 17, 2012 at the Ritz-Carlton Chicago.

For complete information about the Best Dealerships to Work For from Automotive News visit www.autonews.com/bestdealerships.

Looking to join a great team and work at one of the Top 100 Best Dealerships to Work For? Check out our careers page and get started! http://jobs.parkplacetexas.com/

July 13, 2012May 7, 2015

2013 Boxster Unveiling At The Dallas Arboretum With Park Place Porsche

Park Place Porsche unveiled the new 2013 Porsche Boxster at the Dallas Arboretum and announced a $5,000 donation to The Family Place to help victims of domestic violence. We had a great time enjoying this beautiful venue with our clients and the opportunity to show off the new 2013 Boxster. Check out this video from the fabulous party and let us know what you think!

July 13, 2012May 7, 2015

Park Place Jaguar Plano and Lotus of Plano names General Manager Mike Cuzzo

Plano, TX (July 13, 2012) – Mike Cuzzo has been named General Manager of Park Place Jaguar Plano and Lotus of Plano. Cuzzo joined Park Place Dealerships, Dallas/Fort Worth’s premier luxury automobile group, in August of 2010 as General Sales Manager of Park Place Lexus in Mission Viejo, California. Cuzzo then moved to Park Place Lexus Plano where sales, member morale, and client satisfaction soared.

During his tenure at Lexus Plano, Cuzzo served as a leader in the Circle of Excellence program, a group whose charter is to raise money in support of local community charities. Within the first six months of his leadership, this group has more than doubled charitable contributions.

Cuzzo has worked for almost two decades in the automotive industry. He started his career in 1994 as a salesman for a Honda dealership in Orange County and was quickly promoted to Sales Manager. In 2005, Cuzzo became General Manager of Ford and Mazda of Orange. Cuzzo joined Park Place in 2010 at Park Place Lexus Mission Viejo.

Mike Cuzzo lives with his wife and two sons in Frisco.

Park Place Jaguar and Lotus of Plano are located 4422 West Plano Parkway, Plano, Texas 75093.

July 5, 2012May 7, 2015

Rolls-Royce Phantom Series II: Updates to an Icon

As a vision of luxury, beauty, success, and achievement, Rolls-Royce became an icon around the world through their brilliant automotive masterpieces. As one would expect, the latest Rolls-Royce Phantom Series II is no exception. Exhaustive efforts have been made to listen to the desires of their discerning clientele, and bring what dreams are made of into reality. All of the elements that made the world fall in love with this vehicle are still present in the Rolls-Royce Phantom Series II, with their focus on raising the monumental bar already set, rather than re-inventing what many would argue was already perfect.

Production began on the Phantom Series II in June; however, you can see that the updates in store have been long in planning. As you approach, you notice visual updates to the grille and newly designed bumpers, polished steel and chrome finishers, new options in wheels and finishes, and as a hint of the technological advances to be seen on the interior, a cutting-edge adaptive LED headlamp system which changes automatically in response to cornering and driving conditions.

Continuing the technological upgrades, inside the new Rolls-Royce Phantom Series II, you will find further proof that this isn’t just a car, but an extension of its owner. A new, larger, 8.8 inch control centre display and updated audio control panel, smart phone interface capability through standard USB and Aux-in connections, and a 6 disk multimedia changer along with USB connectivity for direct media storage on the system’s hard disk further improve the connectivity between driver and car. Navigating these new systems will feel like second nature with a new rotary controller allowing the driver to easily utilize these functions with one hand and minimal effort. Also standard on all new models in the Phantom family; two front-side cameras, a rear view camera, and 2 top view cameras provide an all-encompassing vantage point with reverse path prediction and obstacle detection through the new control centre display.

Powertrain improvements in the new Rolls-Royce are just as impressive, once again melding luxury and performance seamlessly. A new eight speed gearbox mated to a new rear differential provides improvements in fuel consumption and lower CO2 emissions while providing enhanced drive dynamics and maintaining the serene driving experience that is a Rolls-Royce signature. As a welcome addition to those seeking even more performance in ride and handling, a dynamic package is now available in the Phantom to provide sport suspension and transmission tuning, further enhancing the capabilities of this brilliant machine.

This artistic expression of engineering mastery will surely be the epitome of automotive aspiration, and as an added treat, you won’t have to wait long to see it with your own eyes. Launch events are being scheduled for later this year, and we encourage you to check back often as we announce the coming events to experience this masterpiece first hand with Park Place in Dallas.

July 2, 2012May 7, 2015

Park Place Dealerships Adds Infiniti Brand To Dealership Group

Nevada’s Business Friendly State Major Factor in Purchase

DALLAS (July 2, 2012) – Park Place Dealerships, a luxury automobile group based in Dallas, announced today it has acquired Towbin Infiniti of Las Vegas for an undisclosed price. The dealership, located at 5605 West Sahara Avenue in Las Vegas, has been renamed Park Place Infiniti (parkplaceinfiniti.com).

“Nevada is a ‘business-friendly’ state which is important to our company when we consider expansion opportunities,” said Ken Schnitzer, founder and Chairman of Park Place Dealerships. “The Infiniti brand is a terrific brand and has tremendous long-term potential. Infiniti recently launched two new 2013 models – the 3-row/7-passenger Infiniti JX luxury crossover and the IPL G Convertible. In May, The Robb Report placed the Infiniti JX on its “Best of the Best” list of sport utility vehicles for 2012.”

Situated on six acres, Park Place Infiniti includes a 40,000-square-foot facility with a six-vehicle new car showroom, 26 service bays, a make-ready and detail area, and a six-vehicle pre-owned showroom. Renovations to the facilities will begin soon.

The company has named Stephen James General Manager of Park Place Infiniti. James transferred from Park Place Jaguar in Plano, Texas and was also a part of the Park Place Lexus team that was awarded the coveted Malcolm Baldrige National Quality Award, the highest recognition a business can receive from the President of the United States.

“Stephen is a great asset to Park Place and will extend the culture and community of our company to residents of Las Vegas,” said Schnitzer. “We are excited to bring the Park Place brand to Nevada and look forward to being a part of the landscape for many years to come.”

On June 1, Infiniti reported U.S. sales of 10,592 units for the month of May, an increase of 65.8 percent versus 6,389 units a year earlier. Infiniti sales have increased 7.2 percent to 43,941 vehicles for the first five months of 2012.

“With a sales increase of more than 65 percent, May was a fantastic month for Infiniti, our best since 2007,” said Ben Poore, vice president, Infiniti Americas. “Our retailers reported strong traffic in their showrooms, not only for the all-new Infiniti JX, which has successfully fulfilled customers’ desires for a unique, new take on a luxury crossover, but for our Infiniti G and M lines as well.”

Total Car Score, a leading automotive ranking and comparison website, recently recognized Infiniti as the number one scoring brand on its listing of the “Top 10 Best Car Brands for 2012.” The study, which focuses on the strength of a brand’s overall product range, is based on numerical ratings for 2012 model year vehicles by independent automotive media and reviewers.

Infiniti offers a full-line of luxury performance automobiles, including the G Coupe, Sedan and Convertible, Infiniti M sedan, EX and FX crossovers, the QX full-size SUV and the all-new JX luxury crossover.

June 28, 2012May 7, 2015

2013 Porsche Boxster Arrives in Dallas at Park Place Porsche

The all-new 2013 Porsche Boxster: The lighter, more muscular, more distinctive and more fuel-efficient sports car Arrives in Dallas. Never before in the history of the Porsche Boxster has a change of generation been so comprehensive.

2013-Porsche-Boxster-Reveal — 2013 Porsche Boxster Unveiling Event at the Dallas Arboretum

Park Place Porsche unveiled the new 2013 Porsche Boxster at the Dallas Arboretum and announced a $5,000 donation was made to The Family Place to help victims of domestic violence. The third-generation of the highly regarded Porsche sports car has arrived in the Dallas showroom and is now on sale.

Never before in the history of the Porsche Boxster has a change of generation been so comprehensive. The new Boxster weighs up to 77 pounds less than the previous generation while riding on a longer wheelbase and a wider track. Larger wheels, a restyled interior reminiscent of the Carrera GT supercar and a redesigned, fully electric top that now opens and closes in nine seconds help make the hi-performance roadster even more livable for everyday use.

“This is the classic mid-engine Porsche pairing,” said Patrick Huston, general manager of Park Place Porsche. “The new Boxster and Boxster S have been thoroughly updated with aggressive styling and more powerful engines, while being more comfortable and fuel efficient. With optional features like Porsche Torque Vectoring (PTV) and the Sport Chrono Package, these perfectly balanced mid-engined roadsters, now in their third-generation, are an absolute blast to drive.”

Both the Boxster and the Boxster S are powered by flat-six engines with direct fuel injection and a highly efficient electrical system recuperation feature, thermal management and a Stop/Start function. The base model’s new power unit delivers 265 hp from an engine displacing 2.7 liters and provides ten hp more than its larger displacement predecessor. The 315 hp 3.4-liter engine of the Boxster S now delivers five more hp than before.

Both models are equipped with a manual six-speed gearbox as standard with the seven-speed Porsche Doppelkupplungsgetriebe (PDK) transmission optional and both versions achieve their best fuel consumption and acceleration with the PDK. With no power flow interruption during gear changes, the Boxster sprints from zero to 60 mph in as little 5.2 seconds, the Boxster S in as little as 4.5 seconds. The EPA rates the Boxster at 32 mpg highway, and the Boxster S at 30 mpg with the PDK.

The base list price will be $49,500 for the Boxster and $60,900 for the Boxster S, not including a $950 destination charge.

For more information about Porsche, visit http://www.Porsche.com/usa or http://porschedallas.parkplacetexas.com.

About Porsche Cars North America
Porsche Cars North America, Inc. (PCNA), based in Atlanta, Ga. is the exclusive U.S. importer of Porsche sports cars, the Cayenne SUV and Panamera Gran Turismo. Established in 1984, it is a wholly-owned subsidiary of Porsche AG, which is headquartered in Stuttgart, Germany, and employs approximately 220 people who provide parts, service, marketing and training for 196 dealers. They, in turn, work to provide Porsche customers with a best-in-class experience that is in keeping with the brand’s 63-year history and leadership in the advancement of vehicle performance, safety and efficiency. At the core of this success is Porsche’s proud racing heritage that boasts some 30,000 motorsport wins to date.

June 28, 2012May 7, 2015

Park Place Motorcars 2012 Fresh Faces of Fashion

Park Place Motorcars Dallas recently revealed its Freshest Face, the all-new 2013 SL550 Roadster, at the 6^th Annual Fresh Faces of Fashion Reveal Party, held at the dealership’s Lemmon Avenue location.

Hosted with Modern Luxury Dallas Magazine and Stanley Korshak, the event welcomed over 500 guests and benefitted the Suicide and Crisis Center of North Texas.

Joy Cioci’s fashions sizzled on the runway but our favorite models were the two SL550 Roadsters; steel gray with black leather interior and Iridium Silver with Red and Black Leather interior with Magic Sky Control!

Vy Tran purchased the winning raffle ticket, one of more than 740 $100 Raffle Tickets sold, for the chance to win the winner’s choice of the Mercedes-Benz C250 sedan or C Coupe. The proceeds, of course, benefitted the Suicide and Crisis Center. Park Place Motorcars Dallas also made an additional $10,000 contribution. Margie Wright, the organization’s Executive Director was delighted to accept the donation and noted that this year’s Fresh Faces of Fashion events were some of their most successful fundraisers.