General Motors meets with the U.S. Secret Service Director to discuss new innovations

U.S. Secret Service Director Sean Curran confirmed on social media site X that he met with General Motors (

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) executives to discuss advancements that could benefit the next generation of armored SUVs. “Countering evolving threats require us to constantly explore new innovations and improvements to our armored fleet of protective vehicles,” he noted.

General Motors (

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) has a long history of providing vehicles to the U.S. Secret Service, particularly for presidential transportation and security needs.

The 2001 Cadillac DeVille, used during George W. Bush’s presidency, was designed from the ground up by General Motors (
GM
) to meet Secret Service specifications. This vehicle featured extensive armor and advanced security features, earning it the nickname “The Beast.”

More recently, GM Defense, a subsidiary of General Motors (
GM
), was involved in producing armored vehicles for the U.S. Department of Defense, specifically for the Diplomatic Security Service.

Shares of GM (
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) trickled

0.2%

lower in early trading on Friday. The auto stock is down 7.2% on a year-to-date basis.