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Dodge Viper SRT10 ACR sets new record at Laguna Seca and earns ongoing spot in Dodge product lineup

November 25, 2009

Yes, you read right. Not only has the Viper reclaimed the production car lap record at Laguna Seca, but Dodge brand President & CEO Ralph Gilles says the Viper will continue beyond the 2010 production run!
When a car manufacturer puts the reins in the hands of a real car enthusiast, you can be assured that [...]

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Ralph Gilles tells the tale of Challenger at Targa Newfoundland

November 16, 2008

One of the big stories of the 2008 Targa Newfoundland was the participation of Chrysler’s VP of design, Ralph Gilles driving a race prepped 2009 Challenger SRT8. Chrysler recently released this great short video interview with Gilles, where he lets us in on how the green monster was created.
Dodge Challenger Targa at Targa Newfoundland Rally

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Video: 2008 Targa Newfoundland

October 1, 2008

Its been a while, but I’ve finally gotten to sit down and watch the full 2008 Targa Newfoundland teaser compilation that Warwick Patterson and the rest of the crew at Flat Over Crest have put together. What more can I say except it is absolutely awesome!
While the FOC video completely captures the excitement, speed, camaraderie, [...]

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Dodge Challenger SRT8 proves its mettle at Targa Newfoundland

September 23, 2008

Here in The Garage, we were rooting hard for the Mopar team at the 2008 Targa Newfoundland. Not only is the Dodge Challenger built here in Ontario, but the piloto is none other than hometown boy Ralph Gilles. While many consider the Dodge icon to be as American as apple pie, there is a strong [...]

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Chrysler design boss taking on Targa Newfoundland in bright green 2009 Dodge Challenger SRT8

September 5, 2008

When stories began swirling around about the Dodge Challenger Drag Pak model aimed at hard core drag racers, The Garage wondered how long it would be until we see a road racing version to take on the variety of competition Mustangs Ford has on offer. Today Chrysler announced that design guru Ralph Gilles will tackle [...]

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Schmoozing with the Mopar crew

February 14, 2008

This year’s CIAS began in style with the annual Chrysler media dinner, during which the 2009 Dodge Ram made it’s Canadian debut. It was pretty cool watching Chrysler’s VP of Ralph Gilles (who also happens to be Canadian) describe the process that went into developing the new Ram. Hearing that they worked with existing truck [...]

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