With 12 decades of industry leadership in engineering, design, and innovation, Cadillac set the standard for early luxury motoring and turned the brand name into a shorthand for excellence. Cadillac’s steady stream of innovations has continued unabated, from the first mass-produced V-8 engine, to the first V-16-powered production passenger car; from the first electric self-starter to the HydraMatic fully automatic transmission; from features such as Night Vision to Super Cruise driver assistance technology, Cadillac has always been at the forefront of introducing groundbreaking technologies to deliver a comprehensive and advanced driving experience in every era.