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Stellantis Challenges High School Students to Design Their Dream Vehicle

March 6, 2024 The 2024 Drive for Design contest kicks off today, asking high school students to create their 2040 dream vehicle using inspiration from the company’s brands. This year’s top prize is an exclusive opportunity to intern this summer in the Ram Truck design studio.

Stellantis Announces Design Leadership Changes 

June 1, 2023 Stellantis today announced the following appointments within the product design office executive leadership team, effective immediately.  

Stellantis Announces Winners of 2023 Drive for Design Contest

April 27, 2023 The future of automotive design is looking even more innovative thanks to three young designers who were recently selected as the finalists in the 11th annual Stellantis Drive for Design competition.

2023 Drive for Design Contest Challenges High School Students to Create Electrified Ram Truck of the Future

March 21, 2023 For this year’s competition, high school students in grades 10-12 are challenged to sketch an innovative design for the next-generation Ram electric truck. The top prize is an incredible opportunity to work as an intern (if eligible) in the Ram Truck Exterior Design Studio this summer.

EXECUTIVE BIO: Ralph Gilles

Ralph Gilles was appointed chief design officer for the Chrysler, Dodge, Jeep®, Ram, Maserati and Fiat (Latin America) brands in January 2021.

DIO Honors Chief Design Officer Ralph Gilles With 2023 EyesOn Design Lifetime Design Achievement Award

November 15, 2022 The Detroit Institute of Ophthalmology (DIO) proudly announces Stellantis Chief Design Officer Ralph Gilles as the 2023 winner of the EyesOn Design Lifetime Design Achievement Award. EyesOn Design celebrates automotive design excellence of the past, present and future by drawing attention to the importance of design in the industry.

Stellantis Design Celebrates 10 Years of Drive for Design Contest

March 22, 2022 The Stellantis Product Design Office is celebrating 10 years of its annual Drive for Design contest and it’s upping the ante for the top 10 contest winners. For the first time, as part of the 10-year celebration, all top 10 winners will be invited to participate in a virtual networking session.

Winners of Ninth Annual Stellantis Drive for Design Contest Announced

May 20, 2021 Their challenge was to design an electrified Jeep® vehicle of the future within a 10-week timeframe. Entries from across the country were compiled, reviewed and judged by members of the Stellantis North America design team.

Ninth Annual Drive for Design Contest Challenges Students to Sketch Electrified Jeep® of the Future

March 10, 2021 The 2021 Drive for Design contest challenges U.S. high school students in grades 10-12 to sketch an electrified Jeep® vehicle of the future. And, just like in the professional world, there is a level of urgency – entries are due by May 14, 2021. Three students will be named winners from all valid entries received.

New 2021 Ram 1500 TRX Defines the Future of Extreme Performance Pickup Trucks With Innovative Design, Quality Materials and Class-exclusive Technology

August 17, 2020 For the new 2021 Ram 1500 TRX, the design team integrated both rugged and refined elements with the most prominent design statements, visually telegraphing the extreme performance and functional attributes of the truck. 

High School Students From Michigan and California Take Top Spots in FCA Drive for Design Competition

May 8, 2020 Three students from Michigan and California have taken the top spots in this year’s FCA Drive for Design contest. Entries submitted from high school students in grades 10-12 from across the country were reviewed virtually by FCA’s automotive design team and special guest judge Josh Welton. This year’s 10-week competition asked students to sketch a Ram truck of the future.

FCA Design Team Seeks High School Students to Design the Future of Ram Truck

February 20, 2020 The 2020 Drive for Design contest challenges U.S. high school students in grades 10-12 to sketch a Ram truck of the future. And, just like in the professional world, there is a level of urgency – entries are due by May 1, 2020. Three students will be named winners from all valid entries received.

FCA Product Design Office Names Three High School Students as Winners of the Seventh Annual Drive for Design Contest

May 7, 2019 Some of the country’s top automotive designers and special guest judge Josh Welton gathered this week to determine the results of the FCA US 2019 Drive for Design contest. They reviewed each and every entry received from U.S. high school students in grades 10-12 who were challenged to design the ultimate status vehicle using any FCA brand. 

FCA US Product Design Office Searches for Next Automotive Design Star

February 19, 2019 The 2019 Drive for Design contest challenges U.S. high school students in grades 10-12 to design the ultimate status vehicle using any FCA brand. Entries are due by April 27, 2019. To kick off this year’s competition, FCA Design Heads Mark Trostle and Mark Allen will participate in an “Ask Me Anything” Facebook LIVE broadcast on Wed., Feb. 20 at 7 p.m. Eastern.

FCA US Product Design Office Announces Winners of the 2018 Drive for Design Contest

May 18, 2018 Pencils down! Votes have been made and the results are in for the FCA 2018 Drive for Design contest. Three talented high school students from  Miami, Florida, and Buffalo, New York, have earned top honors in the 2018 Drive for Design contest, sponsored by the FCA US Product Design Office.

FCA US Product Design Office Kicks Off Sixth Annual ‘Drive for Design’ Contest

February 15, 2018 High school students, it’s time to rev up your creative engines! The FCA US Product Design Office is looking for aspiring young artists with a passion for automotive design to participate in the 2018 Drive for Design contest.

All-new 2018 Jeep® Wrangler’s Modern Approach to an Authentic Design With a Focus on Improved Aerodynamics and Open-Air Experience

November 28, 2017 The all-new 2018 Jeep® Wrangler features a sculptural design aesthetic that’s bold and functional, with a wide stance and trapezoidal wheel flares. Wrangler’s wide, muscular stance stays true to the original design while providing a fresh, modern take on an iconic profile.

FCA US Product Design Office Announces Winners of the 2017 Drive for Design Contest

June 16, 2017 Long, flowing shapes accented with razor-sharp edges, inlets and exits that tap into cooling airflow with minimal drag, and wheels sized to leave little room for anything else – these are the design keys for Dodge three decades from now.

Under Pressure: Submissions Due for FCA US 2017 ‘Drive for Design’ Contest

April 21, 2017 High school students face plenty of deadlines – term papers, school applications, prom tickets are just a few of them. Here is one for young aspiring automotive designers: Just one week remains to submit your sketch for the FCA US 2017 ‘’Drive for Design’’ contest.

All-new 2017 Jeep® Compass Boasts Premium, Distinguished Style That Radiates Refined Attitude and Worldwide Appeal

November 17, 2016 The all-new 2017 Jeep® Compass features a premium, sculptural design aesthetic reflecting its larger sibling, the Jeep Grand Cherokee, delivering an upscale take on classic Jeep design cues. Its wide muscular stance signals the rugged capability inherent in a Jeep SUV.

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