The Cadillac XT6, a new seven-seat luxury mid-size crossover SUV, was introduced at the North American International Auto Show. The XT6 (short for Crossover Touring 6) was Cadillac’s third crossover SUV, and the largest in Cadillac’s XT series, slotted between the XT5 and the full size SUV Escalade.

Wednesday 13th September 2006 A pink 1961 Cadillac once owned by Elvis Presley was sold at auction for £21,000 in Derbyshire. The 20ft long 8-litre Coupe de Ville was bought new by the rock-and-roll legend but was later purchased by a Yorkshire collector. The Cadillac, which was white with a pink roof and pink and…

Friday 23rd January 2004 International glamour and fashion photographer Helmut Newton (83) was leaving the Chateau Marmont hotel at speed when he lost control of his Cadillac SRX and ploughed into a nearby wall on Sunset Boulevard in Los Angeles, California. He died in the crash. Newton was a “prolific, widely imitated fashion photographer whose…

Friday 9th February 2001 Automotive concept vehicles exhibited at the 100th Chicago Auto Show included the Buick Bengal convertible, Ford Forty Nine dream car, Cadillac Vizon crossover, Jeep Willys, Chevy Borrego and Hyundai HCD6 Roadster.

Tuesday 9th September 1997 The fifth generation Cadillac Seville celebrated its world premier at the IAA Frankfurt. It was the first time in its 95 year history that Cadillac organised a new model debut outside the US.

Wednesday 27th November 1996 The last Cadillac Fleetwood was produced in Arlington, Texas – this car marked the discontinuation of the rear wheel drive Cadillac and the name of the once independent custom coachbuilder.

Thursday 15th July 1993 The last Cadillac Allante was produced.

Friday 18th May 1990 Orion films released Cadillac Man, starring Robin Williams. The movie follows a day in the life of Joey O’Brien (Williams), a shameless used-car salesman with a weakness for women.

Friday 4th May 1984 American singer Bruce Springsteen released ‘Pink Cadillac’ as a B-side to ‘Dancing in the Dark’, the first and biggest hit single off Born in the USA, the best-selling album of his career.