Cadillac

Cadillac is an American automobile brand of luxury vehicles produced by General Motors (GM). Founded in 1902 by Henry M. Leland, it is named after Antoine Laumet de La Mothe, sieur de Cadillac, the French explorer who founded Detroit. Cadillac became a division of GM in 1909 and has since been positioned as GM’s flagship luxury brand, with a history of prestige cars, innovations, and stylized design.

From its early years, Cadillac established a reputation for engineering refinement and luxury. It helped popularize the V8 engine in the United States in the 1910s and introduced numerous drivetrain and safety innovations over the decades. Through the mid-20th century Cadillac offered long-running models such as DeVille and Eldorado, the latter becoming an emblem of American luxury. In the 21st century, Cadillac adopted a distinctive design language known as Art and Science, and expanded its lineup with the V-Series performance models.

Today, Cadillac focuses on luxury sedans and SUVs. Core models include full-size and mid-size SUVs such as the Escalade, XT5, and XT6, as well as sedans like the CT4 and CT5, along with high-performance variants. The brand maintains manufacturing in North America and operates via a multinational network with a GM joint venture in China to serve local markets. Cadillac’s branding emphasizes technology, comfort, and a contemporary luxury experience while continuing to evolve with electrification and autonomous-design initiatives.