The Cadillac Catera was a rebadged Opel and not just a massive flop but a laughingstock, the ads were unintentionally hilarious featuring a rubber duckie. That did not begin Cadillac’s renaissance at all. What began it was the Art & Science styling with more of a sharp edged look and a strong concentration on the grille and Cadillac crest area.
This new Continental does not resemble the Rolls, it resembles a Bentley and the two are not all that similar anymore, being owned by different companies now.
That said, this new Continental looks quite nice. I’m a little disappointed that they went sort of derivative of an outside marque rather than relying upon their own impressive history as far as styling influences though.
Cadilac Cimmaron was a rebadged chevy cavalier with extra chrome, and was a spectacular piece of crap.