Effective April 1, Ralph Gilles will be promoted to Vice President of design at Chrysler/Dodge/Jeep. Gilles has held roles of increased responsibility since joining Chrysler Group in 1992. “Ralph has emerged as a true talent not only in our organization but in the automotive design community,” said Trevor Creed, Senior Vice President – Design, Chrysler Group. “He is a reflection of the company’s positive momentum and its deep bench of talent.” Gilles is credited with several Chrysler designs, including the wildly popular 300C.
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03/15, 7:08 PM
posted by:
Matt
My congrats to Ralph! I’d be interested in what other designs he contributed to.
Also, I’d warn him about “big promotions” that start on April 1st.
03/15, 9:13 PM
posted by:
JD
Though I don’t fancy the car myself, it’s admirable of Chrysler to publicly recognize his work and the effect it’s had them.
03/15, 10:54 PM
posted by:
Mike
who cares?
03/16, 9:53 AM
posted by:
digitalzombie
um…….. it was merge at first and then mercedes sys it was a buy out of chrysler. They went to court for this and it was rule that it was a buy out. Anyway, I don’t believe the court rulings.
03/16, 12:56 PM
posted by:
Joey D
I don’t think he deserves a promotion, anyone can Chyslerize a Bently and call it something remarkable. I honestly can say I do not like the car, it’s to square and box. This is 2006, not the early 90’s.
03/16, 6:09 PM
posted by:
Andre Neves
Im sorry, im gonna be honest. Look around and see the type of people that drive the 300c. 80% of the drivers are “people” that want to look like they have money so they get a “bently look-alike”. I like chrysler and all(owning a srt-4 myself) but I have to say, 300C owners are posers…well most of them anyway. Don’t mean to offend anyone.
03/16, 8:11 PM
posted by:
OoTLink
Only problem is that Bentleys look nothing like 300s, especially in person, I think the one you’re looking for is Rolls Royce, and they don’t look much like a 300 either, except their new convertible, and even that is ridiculously different.
That said, to the “average Joe”, $35000 for a V8-powered 300C ranging up to $50,000 for a fully loaded SRT8 isn’t exactly “poser” money. The cars aren’t cheap, granted that you can get a basic v6 one for $25000 if you try, they just aren’t the same.
Last I checked, that amount of cash isn’t cheap, no, $13000 for a scion is cheap, or $23000 for an accord. That said, those are cheap cars too.
I think the promotion’s great news, that guy along with his team of people have made the company into something again, which is refreshing. Yeah, that’d be a good way to put it, even if you accuse Chrysler and their designers of ripping off Bentley (which they aren’t), it’s still a refreshing change seeing interesting cars such as the Charger, 300C, and magnum on the road instead of boxy SUVs, curvy SUVs, and cars that all look like wind tunnel prototypes that aren’t even all that attractive to begin with.
03/17, 10:47 AM
posted by:
Wayne
Man, Show me a Chevy thats good looking, OHHHH the Impala is a real looker….What about the breathe taking beauty of the ford 500……(gack) Chrysler is the only one that you know what kind of car it is when you see it!, you don’t mistake a 300 for an impala or a 500.
04/14, 3:38 PM
posted by:
Frederick D DuPree
I love your interperetation Of The Chrysler 300 C.
I would APPRECIATE MORE pICTURES AND THEIR SOURCES.
Specifically the armrests and aerodynamic front spoiler, side roller panels, and a rear rear bumper valance that will fit 3″ Magnaflow exhaust for 300 C SRT 8. Isaw your ride on