François Castaing

François J. Castaing (18 March 1945 – 26 July 2023) was a French automotive executive with Renault, American Motors, and Chrysler. He was an engineering graduate from École Nationale Supérieure d'Arts et Métiers in Paris, and worked in Europe for Gordini and Renault before being named vice president for Product Engineering and Development at American Motors Corporation (AMC).

François Castaing
Castaing in 2016
Born(1945-03-18)18 March 1945
Died26 July 2023(2023-07-26) (aged 78)
NationalityFrench
EducationEngineering
Alma materÉcole Nationale Supérieure d'Arts et Métiers
OccupationAutomobile industry executive
Years active1968–2000
Employer(s)Renault
American Motors Corporation
Chrysler Corporation
Known forProduct lifecycle management
Automobile platform team approach
Notable workJeep Cherokee (XJ)
Dodge Intrepid and other LH cars
Jeep Grand Cherokee
Dodge Viper
AwardsAutomotive Hall of Fame
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