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Cadillac
America’s Luxury Brand
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adillac’s history can be traced back to the beginning of the 18th century. Although coaches, horse riding or walking were the favorite means of locomotion during those times and no cars had been yet made, it’s important to trace the brand to its origins. The genesis of Cadillac as it is widely known today began in 1701, when a group of French explorers led by Le Sieur Antoine de la Mothe Cadillac traveled to the northern parts of the U.S. and established Ville d’Etroit. The settling would ultimately come to be known as Detroit, a flourishing industrial city, teeming with car plants and foundries. However, Sir Cadillac would not have any connection to the future of the Cadillac car workshops. Its
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CADILLAC from page 25A actual beginnings can be traced to the mid 19th century, when a boy named Henry Martyn Leland was born. Leland grew up on a farm near Barton, VT, where he received a solid working-education that taught him the importance of doing a job properly, regardless of its importance. The farm-training he received, combined with his penchant for improving working methods, led to his growth as an engineer. However, Cadillac would not yet emerge as an automobile brand. By 1890, Leland had founded his own company in partnership with Robert C. Faulconer and Norton, after having convinced the former of the city’s need for machine shops. The company’s area of expertise was gear grinding and the development of special tools. Soon after the company received general credit for the quality of the products it marketed and Leland had asserted himself as a talented engineer, the shift from steam-powered vehicles to gasoline-powered ones was made. Following the work of the visionary Daimler and Benz in Europe, a man named Ransom Eli Olds from Michigan teamed up with a group of investors under a firm called Olds Gasoline Engine Works. Their main objective was to build a gasoline-powered engine to be fitted on the chassis of a vehicle. The project was a success but the resulting product was flawed: the gears in the transmission were too loud. Olds turned to Leland and Faulconer for help. The two entered a straight competition against the Dodge brothers who were also supplying engines for Olds. Although Leland’s ultimately developed 10.25 Hp engine was better than that of Dodge, Olds turned it down due to the high car sales his company registered at the time. Basically, there was no need for a new engine. Still, Leland’s engine would soon come to use. Shortly after Olds’ refusal of using the newly designed engine, Leland was looked up by two men concerning the liquidation of a company that had previously built cars. Its name was the Detroit Automobile Company and had been initially reorganized by Henry Ford, who left shortly after the company began crumbling again. Leland persuaded the
investors to stay in business, convincing them of the utility and importance of the automobile industry in the near future. With an engine already designed, Leland and Faulconer were brought in and the company adopted the name of Cadillac, that of the explorer that had founded the city over two centuries ago. The Cadillac coat of arms was adopted as the company’s new logo and the baby-firm would still receive international recognition for its automobiles. Leland’s engines had already garnered appreciation and were some of the most accurately built units of the time. In fact, not only the engines were reliable and built with pinpoint precision, but they were also highly versatile, successfully catering for the need of interchangeability. This feature has earned Cadillac the Dewer Trophy, being the first time when such an award was handed to an American automobile manufacturer. Later on, Cadillac would be part of a larger entity, the General Motors company, then run by William Crapo Durant—who paid $4.5M in cash for Leland’s company to merge with GM. From that point on, several models would be developed and enter production by Leland’s departure in 1917. The Brougham, Fleetwood, Deville and the Eldorado are some of the most famous models build by the GM’s prodigious branch. Its accomplishments vary from speed breaking records on American territory to engineering improvements that were a premiere for the automotive world. For example, Cadillac introduced the revolutionary electrical lighting and ignition Delco system as standard equipment on their cars, as well as boasting the world’s first independent front suspension on its entire line of automobiles in 1934. Closed cooling systems, electronic injection systems and catalytic converters are also among the long list of first-to-have-done things introduced by Cadillac in the US. Despite the low reception of the brand in Europe, Cadillac remains one of the great classics overseas, still boasting a privileged status among American car producers. After all, it’s a brand deeply rooted in nobility grounds. —Courtesy of AutoEvolution. Visit www.autoevolution.com to learn more.
Cadillac has served as a presidential vehicle since 1918.
Cadillac Model Thirty
Images courtesy of General Motors
In 1943, Cadillac ushered in a new era of style and function with the hiring of Helene Rother. As the first female automotive designer, she helped reimagine and reinvent automotive interiors. Pictured: 1955 Cadillac 75.
Cadillac Super Cruise, is the future of hands-free driving. Using precision LiDAR mapping data, a state-of-the-art driver attention system and a network of camera and radar sensors.
With the innovation of the curved windshield, and the introduction of Harley Earls now iconic tailfin, in 1948 Cadillac forever reshaped the future of automotive design. Pictured: 1959 Cadillac Series 62 Coupe.
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Cadillac Partakes In New York’s Autonomous Vehicle Testing BY ANTON MEDIA STAFF
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Governor Andrew Cuomo announced General Motors and Cruise Automation have begun applying the first sustained testing of vehicles in fully autonomous mode in New York State during the past couple of months. Through Cuomo’s recent legislation allowing the testing of autonomous technology, GM and Cruise have started testing in Manhattan, in a geofenced area. All testing included an engineer in the driver’s seat to monitor and evaluate performance, and a second person in the passenger seat. In support of this work, Cruise is expanding its presence in New York and will begin building a team of employees in New York City. “Autonomous vehicles have the potential to save time and save lives, and we are proud to be working with GM and Cruise on the future of this exciting new technology,” Cuomo said. “The spirit of innovation is what defines New York, and we are positioned on the forefront of this emerging industry that has the potential to be the next great technological advance that moves our economy and moves us forward.” The legislation, included in the FY 2018 budget, allows for the testing of autonomous technology in New York through a pilot program. Cruise’s planned testing is the first time Level 4 autonomous vehicles will be tested in New York State, presenting opportunities for future autonomous vehicle development in the state and cementing New York’s role as the hub of autonomous vehicle innovation in the nation. “Testing in New York will accelerate the timeline to deploying self-driving cars at scale,” said Kyle Vogt, CEO of Cruise Automation. “New York City is one of the most densely populated places in the world and provides new opportunities to expose our software to unusual situations, which means we can improve our software at a much faster rate.” Nearly a year ago, New York State Lieutenant Governor Kathy Hochul participated in road testing of an autonomous Cadillac SUV organized by the University of Buffalo on campus roads. The demonstration was part of the annual summer meeting of the Council of the University Transportation Centers, a Washington, D.C.-based organization
Long been an American icon, the Cadillac has also made a name for itself on the big screen, often stealing the spotlight from the mega-famous Hollywood celebrities that it stars alongside. Although the Cadillac appears in dozens of movies, here are some of our favorites: 1. 1959 Cadillac Miller as the ambulance from Ghostbusters
2018 Cadillac CT6 (Courtesy of General Motors) that represents more than 90 universities and colleges nationwide, including UB. In September, Cadillac embarked on the first official Coast-to-Coast hands-free drive on freeways, in New York City. The cars used were Cadillac CT6s equipped with Super Cruise—the first hands-free highway
driver assist system. This was also the first-time self-driving cars were officially driven on New York City roads. The Department of Motor Vehicles and State Police are working with Cruise and GM to ensure all testing meets relevant safety, vehicle and insurance requirements.
2. In To Wong Foo, Thanks for Everything Julie Newmar the drag queen trio roadtrips in a 1967 Cadillac convertible 3. 1977 Fleetwood in Escape From New York 4. In Catch Me If You Can Frank Abagnale, Jr. bought his dad a 1965 White DeVille 5. 1959 Series 62 Convertible in Pink Cadillac with Clint Eastwood —Christy Hinko
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something that King O’Rourke has been a part of for more than 40 years in Cadillac sales. The brand is also synonymous with being the choice Two words that first come to mind when people hear vehicle for so many presidents, world leaders, politithe car brand name Cadillac are: luxury and opulence, cians, athletes and celebrities for more than 100 years. according to Smithtown’s King O’Rourke Cadillac “The who’s who almost always have a Cadillac Sales Manager Howie Meadows. Meadows is part of in their arsenal,” said Meadows. “Other car brands the award-winning team at King O’Rourke, which just have held the spotlight briefly, but none earned the industry’s 2017 Cadillac Dealer come close to the Cadillac.” of the Year award for top performance and After the attack on Pearl Harbor, customer satisfaction in sales, service and President Franklin D. Roosevelt made use parts. The company was the only Cadillac of a custom built, bulletproof Cadillac. dealership in New York to earn this honor Since then, many U.S. Presidents and for the year. world leaders have chosen Cadillac as “Cadillac is more of a want than a need, their presidential vehicle. but it elevates your status,” said Meadows. Meadows recalled one of the oldest “People feel like they’ve made it; they Cadillacs that he has personally had the have arrived when they think Cadillac.” honor of driving, one that still belongs to a Meadows said, “When we were kids, if Smithtown’s King O’Rourke local client here on Long Island. someone on the block had a Cadillac, you Cadillac Manager Howie “It was the 1954 Cadillac Coupe DeVille, aspired to be just like them.” And the feel- Meadows a white one over silver inlays; it is just ing hasn’t faded. He thinks that Cadillac so beautiful with all of the chrome and its curves,” he is more relevant today, as much so as it was in the remembered. past simply because of the shape of the Cadillac, its In a couple of words, Meadows said driving a bold lines, its performance and its content in addition Cadillac is: exhilarating, enthralling, exciting. to the company’s continued innovation. King O’Rourke Cadillac is located at 756 Rte 347 “A Cadillac makes a statement; it makes people feel good about themselves, feel successful,” said Meadows. (Smithtown Bypass) in Smithtown. Visit www.king “Cadillac is simply known for its heritage and prestige,” orourke.com for more information. cHinKo@antonmediagroup.com
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AROUND LONG ISLAND Great family events happening this week around the Island
Lawn Bowling The Sun Rise Lawn Bowls Club meets on May 16 from 12:30 to 3 p.m. for lawn bowling at parking field 1 at Eisenhower Park in East Meadow. Open to the public; two free tryouts for everyone. Equipment is provided. Additional meets are on May 19, 20, 23, 23 and 30. Call 347-512-1500 for details.
Thursday, May 17
Child Safety ID The Town of Hempstead will host a Child Safety ID event on May 17 from 10 a.m. to noon at the Floral Park Public Library (17 Caroline Place, Floral Park). Visit www.toh.li for details.
Friday, May 18
Folk Concert In concert at Our Times Coffeehouse on May 18, Joe Jencks is an 18-year veteran of the international folk circuit, an award-winning
songwriter, and celebrated vocalist based in Chicago. Doors open at 7:15 p.m. The suggested donations are $20 adults and $15 students with ID; no pre-sales are available. Our Times Coffeehouse is in the Ethical Humanist Society building on Old Country Road in Garden City. Visit www. ourtimescoffeehouse.org or call 516-741-7304 for more information.
Saturday, May 19
WWII Encampment The Old Bethpage Village Restoration (1303 Round Swamp Rd., Old Bethpage) will host the WWII Encampment on May 19 and 20. Visit www.obvrnassau. com or call 516-572-8400 for details. WWII Tribute World War II Weekend at The Museum of American Armor (1303 Round Swamp Rd., Old Bethpage) will pay tribute on May 19 and 20 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. to the U.S. Marines who stormed Pacific beaches.
Admission is $12 for adults, $7 for children. Visit www. museumofamericanarmor. org for more information. Armed Forces Day The 28th Annual South Floral Park Armed Forces Day ceremony will be held on May 19 at 11 a.m. honoring those who are actively serving the nation. All are welcome to attend, including service members, their friends and families and veterans. The ceremony will be held at South Floral Park Village Hall (383 Roquette Ave., South Floral Park).
Sunday, May 20
Flea Market The Empire State Market runs Sundays from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. in the parking lot of Nassau Veterans Memorial Coliseum. Parking and admission are free. Call 516-231-4848 for details.
Monday, May 21
College Whisperer The Ethical Humanist Society
(38 Old Country Rd., Garden City) will host a free college planning workshop on May 21 at 7:30 p.m., where high school students and their parents will get the inside scoop on how to choose the “best” colleges, the ins and outs of the application
and admissions process, writing persuasive essays, and navigating the maze of financial aid and scholarships from The College Whisperer, Seth Bykofsky. Register at www.CollegeConnect.info or call 516-345-8766 for more information.
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