LOS ANGELES (KABC) -- They're big and bold, and have been around since the late 1990s. The Cadillac Escalade recently went through a metamorphosis for the 2015 model year, but it's likely to keep its ...

The story of the Cadillac Escalade begins as a rushed attempt to rival other luxury SUVs introduced during the late 1990s, such as the Mercedes-Benz M-Class, the latest Range Rover, or the Lexus LX.

The new Escalade has been hotly anticipated, as Lincoln's revamped Navigator captivated customers when it came to market a few years back.

This story, in a way, begins with the Lincoln Navigator. In 1998, Ford put its Expedition back in the blender and came up with the Navigator luxury SUV. Surprisingly — especially to Ford — it took off ...