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| Articles about Gilles |
| Gilles: Chrysler done with 'Edge' look, going 'Organic' | | 2008-08-21 14:24:00 | | We're already encouraged by the fact that Ralph Gilles has ascended to the top of Chrysler's design department, as the past vehicles penned under his supervision have all been some of Chrysler's best. Say what you want about the reborn 300 now, but when it was first introduced, it's styling set in motion a major tidal wave of accolades and was a fresh direction for Detroit's number 3. The 'Edge' look, as Gilles calls it, though, is getting a bit stale these days and Chrysler needs a new direction -- Sebring anyone? According to the new design chief, ChryCo's new look will be 'Organic', which Gilles says will get "our cars to be sexy again." Remember "cab forward"? That moniker could make a comeback along with the more stylish interiors that Chrysler so desperately needs.[Source: Automotive News - sub. req'd]Tag: Time Warp, Trends, Chrysler, LLC. ... | | By: Car News | | |
| | Gilles Caron Wins, Trudeau's Ghost Giggles | | 2008-07-03 17:14:00 | | A long anticipated court case was decided today, and the possible ramifications to the province of Alberta are staggering.I first wrote about a self-described so-called ‘Alberta Francophone’ and his lawyer (also Francophone – surprise!) who were attempting to use a $54 traffic ticket – in case you didn’t catch that, I said a $54 traffic ticket – as a vehicle to launch a self-gratifying attack on Alberta’s laws and our culture back in 2006.Claiming the ticket was unconstitutional (a favorite buzzword for idiots who can’t come up with an actual reason) because it was printed in English only, Gilles Caron and his crusading cohort, lawyer Rupert Badais sought to not only have this charge overturned, but gleefully intended to ‘take it all the way to the Supreme Court’ in needed.Kind of makes you wonder what Mr. Badais thinks about Quebec’s Bill 101? You know, that piece of racist legislation that dictates French be the only visible public language on the streets of La ... | | By: The Moderate Separatist | | |
| | Formula 1 - Gilles Villeneuve 25th Anniversary | | 2007-05-09 05:36:00 | | May 8th marked 25 years since the fatal practice for the Belgian Grand Prix at Zolder. I was too small at that time to remember well the races he raced in. But I still rememeber hearing the news of his death on the radio.Here is a video of one of the best racing fights - Gilles Villeneuve (Ferrari) vs Renè Arnoux (Williams) in 1979:Here is a video tribute to the man:And here is a selection of articles:Gilles Villeneuve rememberedGilles Villeneuve - An AppreciationTWENTY FIVE YEARS AGO TODAYThere is also very nice story by his friend and fellow racer Patrick Tambay in May issue of F1 Racing magazine.... | | By: Formula 1 And Stuff Around It | | |
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