At one point in automotive history, Cadillac was seen as the best in the business. Marques from the US and beyond tried to compete and, in some cases, copy Cadillac, to no avail. It’s no surprise that the GM-owned luxury subsidiary was once known as “The Standard of the World.” This sentiment lost much of its meaning as the 20th century entered its final decades, as years of financial constraint and ever-changing emissions regulations slowly dismantled Cadillac’s luxury segment reign.
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