1998 Cadillac DeVille Owner's Manual - Page 7

1914 V8 Engine Standardization opened the eyes the industrial world of assembly line and was the cornerstone of modern production. From this achievement evolved the reference to Cadillac as "Standard the World." of In 1909 Cadillac was purchased the then new by General Motors Corporation. Convenience, cleanliness and all-weather comfort were greatly enhanced in 1910 when Cadillac became the first manufacturer to offer closed bodies as standard equipment. ''The Penalty of Leadership" first appeared the in January 2, 1915 issue of The Saturday Evening Post as an expression of the Cadillac commitment to leadership, quality and innovation. It is widely regardedone of the as b