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The Shops at Mission Viejo Revs Up for Two New Additions This Winter

Simon Property Group’s (NYSE: SPG) The Shops at Mission Viejo is excited to announce today that two new tenants will open their doors just in time to help with winter travel. A Tesla Motors store is expected to open mid-month, with Magellan’s Travel Supplies slated for an opening early next year, rounding out the newest additions to The Shops at Mission Viejo.

“These tenants add to an already diverse mix of retailers we offer to the community here at The Shops at Mission Viejo,” said Patsy Sanquist, director of marketing and business development at The Shops at Mission Viejo. “Our goal is to provide meaningful experiences to shoppers that address all of their needs, including lifestyle.”

California-based Tesla Motors, maker of the award-winning all-electric Model S sedan, plans to open its 2,894-square foot retail space at The Shops at Mission Viejo on Friday, December 13, and will be located on the mall’s upper level near Center Court, across from Microsoft.

The Tesla store invites visitors to learn about electric driving with enticing visuals, interactive displays, and a design studio where customers can create their own Tesla. In addition, the Model S will also be available for visitors to test drive. Experience the thrilling driving experience of Motor Trend’s 2013 Car of the Year. Branded accessories will also be available for purchase.

Magellan’s Travel Supplies is slated to open a 3,130-square foot space on the mall’s upper level, near Forever 21. As a trusted source of travel supplies for nearly 25 years, Magellan’s specializes in travel gear and specialty luggage, including everything from comfort pillows and travel blankets to water purification and insect protection. 

For more information, visit The Shops at Mission Viejo on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/ShopsAtMissionViejo, Twitter at https://twitter.com/ShopsMV or Instagram at http://instagram.com/ShopsMV/. To learn more about Tesla Motors and Magellan’s Travel Supplies, visit http://www.teslamotors.com and http://www.magellans.com/.

About The Shops at Mission Viejo
Among the 150 stores and restaurants at The Shops at Mission Viejo, this indoor mall features Nordstrom, H&M, Macy's, Apple, Sephora, and The Cheesecake Factory. Home to Farrell's Ice Cream Parlour, Paradise Bakery and Microsoft, recognized by the OC Register's 2013 People's Choice Awards for "best ice cream," "best cookie," and "best tech store" respectively, The Shops at Mission Viejo serves many nearby communities such as Ladera Ranch, Rancho Santa Margarita, Coto de Caza, San Juan Capistrano and the city of Mission Viejo. The Shops at Mission Viejo is conveniently located at the intersection of the I-5 and Crown Valley Parkway in the city of Mission Viejo. With over 150 stores and restaurants, The Shops at Mission Viejo is south Orange County's main shopping destination. For a map and store listings, as well as directions, events and job listings, visit http://www.simon.com/mall/the-shops-at-mission-viejo or call 949-364-1771.

About Simon Property Group:
Simon Property Group, Inc. (NYSE:SPG) is an S&P 100 company and the largest real estate company in the world. The Company currently owns or has an interest in 326 retail real estate properties in North America and Asia comprising 241 million square feet. We are headquartered in Indianapolis, Indiana and employ approximately 5,500 people in the U.S. For more information, visit the Simon Property Group website at www.simon.com.

About Tesla
Tesla Motors' goal is to accelerate the world’s transition to electric mobility with a full range of increasingly affordable electric cars. California-based Tesla designs and manufactures EVs, as well as EV powertrain components for partners such as Toyota and Daimler. Tesla has delivered more than 21,000 electric vehicles to customers in 31 countries. Model S is the world’s first premium sedan built from the ground up as an electric vehicle and has been engineered to elevate the public’s expectations of what a premium sedan can be. At the heart of Model S is the proven Tesla powertrain, delivering both unprecedented range and a thrilling drive experience.

With the most energy-dense battery pack in the industry and best-in-class aerodynamics, Model S has a range of 265-miles—the longest range of any production electric vehicle in the world. Tesla’s electric motor produces an impressive 443 pound-feet of instant torque, propelling Model S from 0 to 60 in as little as 4.2 seconds. Sitting beneath the floorboard, the revolutionary Tesla powertrain creates a remarkably low center of gravity and delivers a thrilling driving experience. Paired with an aluminum body engineered for superior handling, Model S offers the responsiveness and agility expected from the world’s best sports cars. 

About Magellan’s Travel Supplies
Magellan's Travel Supplies is America's trusted and leading source of travel supplies, offering over 500 products featuring luggage, electrical adaptors, travel clothing, toiletries and everything you need to make your travels more comfortable, safe and rewarding. Magellan’s was founded by two travel professionals to provide a single source of unique and useful travel products, supported by well trained travel gear specialists, and backed by a complete 100% satisfaction guarantee.

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