Cadillac represents the most luxurious and prestigious models made by General Motors Company. In July 1899, through the initiative of Henry Ford, the Detroit Automobile Company was established, which during the next three years constructed a few prototypes under the Detroit make. In 1901 Henry Ford left, and in August 1902 the name of the company was changed to the Cadillac Automobile Co. In September 1902 the company presented, and in March 1903 introduced into production, the first Cadillac – the A Runabout model. In 1905 the name of the company was changed to the Cadillac Motor Car Co. In July 1909 the company was taken over by General Motors. In 1916 the name of the company was changed to the Cadillac Motor Car Division.