Official state car

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An official state car is a vehicle used by a government to transport its head of state or head of government in an official capacity, which may also be used occasionally to transport other members of the government or visiting dignitaries from other countries. A few countries bring their own official state car for state visits to other countries, for instance, the United States, Russia, the United Kingdom, South Korea, Germany and Japan. It also may serve as an automotive symbol of the head of state and their country. An official state car must have adequate security, capability and stateliness for its duty. A limousine or other high-end vehicle is usually selected.

Due to the high security risk of the passengers, these vehicles are often heavily secured and protected. Vehicles may be armored by the manufacturer or an after-market specialist. In this article the term "armored car" invariably means a reinforced civilian vehicle, not the

.

In some cases state cars may bear standard number plates; in others special or no plates are used.

Sourcing

In countries that have domestic automobile manufacturers, the government will usually commission one of the national automakers to provide a state car, or allow several to provide cars for an official state fleet. It is considered an honour for a car manufacturer to be selected to provide a state car for their respective country and a demonstration of the confidence of a government in their national industry.

of American manufacturers.

Soviet leaders used custom-built limousines made by the ZiL company, and though the Russian presidents switched to the Mercedes-Benz S-Class due to ZiL's decline after the dissolution of the Soviet Union, Vladimir Putin commissioned a new official state car from the national automotive establishment, which was delivered in early 2018.

In 2018 the

SUV to serve as the official state car of South Korea.

The

.

The

, an Indian automobile company though they are manufactured in the UK.

For countries without major indigenous manufacturers, an official state car may be purchased from a suitable manufacturer in a nation with strong economic and diplomatic ties. Canada typically aims to exclusively use state cars manufactured by the Detroit Three, many of which are made in Canadian factories, with the United States and American car manufacturers having a historically strong relationship with Canada. These companies have a well established and rich manufacturing history dating back to the 1920s in Ontario.

Countries

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The following information lists some state cars and their users of sovereign states and other territories; the list is likely to be out of date in some cases as incumbents and cars change.

Afghanistan

The president of Afghanistan traveled in a convoy of armored Toyota Land Cruiser J200s without registration plates.

Albania

The current president of Albania rides in his Mercedes-Benz S350 escorted by a motorcade consisting of black Mercedes-Benz GLS SUVs.

Argentina

The previous president of Argentina

and Toyota Corollas.

Armenia

The current president of Armenia is driven in a 4th generation Audi A8, escorted by a motorcade consisting of black Mercedes-Benz G-Class SUVs.

Australia

Governor-general and state governors

The

instead of number plates.

A similar arrangement is used for the

Vogue.

Prime minister

Main article:

Prime Ministerial Limousine (Australia)

The official state car of the prime minister of Australia is a white armoured BMW 7 Series, supported at all times by an armoured BMW X5. Prior to 2013, vehicles in the prime ministerial fleet were white Holden Caprice and Ford Territory models.^[3] The prime ministerial vehicle is also escorted by police vehicles from state and federal authorities. The prime minister's car bears the number plate C1 (meaning "Commonwealth One") and a centrally mounted Australian flag.^[4] The prime ministerial car fleet operates as part of COMCAR, a division of the Australian Government's Department of Finance.^[5]

In 2013, BMW was selected to provide a fleet of 7 Series High Security (F03) vehicles as part of a tender to replace the ageing armoured Holden Caprice fleet that formerly transported the Australian prime minister. The off-the-shelf replacements offered greater protection and better value for money.^[6] A BAE and GM-Holden consortium also bid for the contract.^[7]

Austria

Senior government figures in Austria use Audi A8, BMW 7 Series and Mercedes-Benz S-Class models.

Azerbaijan

President of

.

Bangladesh

The prime minister of Bangladesh travels in an armoured BMW 7 Series, as well as an armoured Mercedes-Benz G-Class SUV and a Maybach. Previously, the car was a Nissan Armada SUV.

Belgium

The Belgian king,

was used. All royal family members drive cars with only numbers.

The prime minister of Belgium uses an Audi A6. Federal government officials drive cars with number plates starting with an "A" followed by one to three numbers. Regional government officials drive cars with number plates starting with an "E" followed by one to three numbers. Members of parliament and the senate drive cars with number plates starting with a "P" followed by three numbers.

For personal use, Queen Paola of Belgium drives a Fiat 500 with diplomatic plates. Prince Laurent of Belgium is famous for his speed driving and his fast cars. There is also a Mercedes-Benz 600 and a 1965 Lincoln Continental Convertible in the royal garage. Baudouin of Belgium ordered in the 1970s an armored De Tomaso Deauville. He had also an Aston Martin DB2/4. For their marriage in 1960, Baudouin and Fabiola used a 1955 Cadillac Series 62 Convertible, with a bulletproof bubble-top.

Belize

The current

, bearing either government plates or civilian plates with tags.

Previously, the governor-general of Belize and the prime minister of Belize are both driven in various cars.

Bhutan

The

.

Bosnia and Herzegovina

Bosnia and Herzegovina Presidency is driven in Audi A8 escorted by Volkswagen Passat . President of entity Republic of Srpska Milorad Dodik is driven in armored Mercedes-Benz S-Class W 221. The rest of government is usually driven in Volkswagen Passat or Škoda Superb.

Bolivia

The president of Bolivia is driven in an armoured Lexus LS 460L^[9] and escorted by four Toyota Land Cruisers.^[10]

Brazil

The ceremonial state car of the

.

In February 2012 the Brazilian government bought 12 Canadian-built Ford Edge models, 10 of which armored, for the use of President Dilma Rousseff and her security team.^[12]

Since then, besides Ford Edge and Fusion Hybrid, some Ford Bronco Sport and Mitsubishi Outlander models have been used as part of agreements with the automakers. In January 2024, president Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva received a BYD Tan EV from BYD Brazil’s CEO, to commemorate BYD investments in the country. The car is expected to be lent for one year.^[13]

The federal government's most important officials (president, ministers, magistrates, etc.) use yellow-green brass plates adorned with the coat of arms of Brazil and their titles engraved on them (e.g., president of the republic, president of the Senate, defense minister, Supreme Court president, etc.).

Brunei

The ceremonial state car of the

own several luxury and exotic cars, one of the largest collections in the world.

Series II.

The members of the royal family are usually escorted by a Secret Service escort of Volvo S80 V8 models, or Mitsubishi 380.

The cabinet ministers of Brunei and visiting foreign dignitaries are driven in a black

E280.

The sultan drives a Mercedes-Benz G-Class, the 2009 facelifted G55 AMG instead of the W163 ML55 AMG.

Bulgaria

The cars of the

Cambodia

The King of Cambodia

stretch for his visits to provinces and rural area.

The prime minister of the Kingdom of Cambodia has owned more than four Mercedes-Benz guard cars and more than five Chevrolet Suburbans in his houses. He also had a black Mercedes-Benz S-Class 600 Carat Duchatelet bullet proof with plate number 2Z-9999 and another black Mercedes-Benz S600 (V221) with plate number 2AA-9999 and two gold Mercedes-Benz S600 (W220)s.

Cameroon

The

which transport his security detail.

Canada

St. Edward's Crown

on a red field.

In 1926, in anticipation of the 1927 royal tour of Canada undertaken by Prince Edward of Wales, later the duke of Windsor, and his brother, Prince George, Duke of Kent, the first state cars of Canada, two Mclaughlin-Buick seven passenger open touring cars were constructed for their use by General Motors Canada.^[15][16] Mclaughlin Motor Car Company, was a Canadian automobile company that produced cars under the marque Mclaughlin, later branded Mclaughlin-Buick, that was purchased in 1918 by General Motors and became its Canadian subsidiary.^[15][17]

Two McLaughlin-Buick Phaetons were built for the 1939 Royal tour of Canada. One of these later carried Prince Charles and Diana, Princess of Wales, during their 1986 visit to Canada.^[15][18] It is believed that during the 1927 Royal tour of Canada, Edward VIII had stated that he favored American cars, and thus this set the standard for American cars being selected in the future to be official state cars of Canada.

The

.

The prime minister of Canada is driven in a motorcade of typically ten cars and four motorcycles. The motorcade's size is adjusted for certain events, as seen fit by the Royal Canadian Mounted Police. The prime minister usually rides in an armored Chevrolet Suburban or long-wheelbase Cadillac DTS. He has also been seen arriving at certain events in a minivan when travelling with members of his family. The prime minister's vehicle bears a standard Ontario licence plate. The motorcade is usually led by a Chrysler 300 sedan.

Historically, Canadian prime ministers were usually driven in Cadillac limousines.^[20]

Chile

Official ceremonial vehicle

The president of Chile traditionally uses an horse drawn "Bandeja" Carriage imported from France by President José Manuel Balmaceda for ceremonial events.^[21]

In 1968,

The 1966 model Ford Galaxie began production in Brazil for South America in 1967 so it's plausible they would donate a vehicle knowing the promotional value its use would receive, and in fact provided other vehicles in Brazil for the queen's visit there prior to her visiting Chile, although the unlikely story of a British queen giving Chile a car built in Brazil by an American manufacturer has become an enduring myth.[24]^[25][26]

Montalva's successor, socialist Salvador Allende, not wanting to convey the image of royalty that carriages now confer, decided the more plebeian Ford better fit his image and used it for his inauguration, adopting the vehicle as his official vehicle, with a normally issued license plate (EL-2801). The Galaxie has since transported dignitaries such as Fidel Castro, Indira Gandhi and Pablo Neruda. Gabriel Boric was the first president officially driven in the Galaxie by a female driver during his inauguration.^[22]

Both the carriage and the Galaxie have since been maintained by the state and are now used only for official ceremonies, such as presidential inaugurations on 11 March every four years, state visits, and the national holidays on 21 May and 19 September.^[27]

Daily transportation

President Ricardo Lagos used a Lincoln Town Car, while President Michelle Bachelet introduced a 2008-model Peugeot 607 saloon in her first term in office. Her motorcade was also often seen driving 2006 Audi A4 and A6s. Various Dodge Durangos also composed the presidential motorcade.

During his first term,

La Moneda staff currently accompanies the president in Hyundai Santa Fe and Hyundai Sonata chase vehicles. Hyundai has long been a favored brand for the Chilean government since the signing of a free trade agreement in 2003, overtaking Chevrolet as the best selling auto brand in Chile in 2017.^[29][31][32]

China

Before production began of the

brand for official events. Before the new Hongqi HQE (official name L9) was introduced, the Chinese leaders used a special version of CA770 limousine to review the troops on National Days.

During former leader

cylinder engine of Chinese design (designation CA12VG), with a displacement of 6.0 liters and producing 370 kW (470 hp) at 5600 rpm and 550 N m (405 lb·ft) of torque at 4400 rpm. It is bulletproof, completely hand built and comes with run-flat tyres. When the Kuomintang was still in power, Provisional president Sun Yat-sen used a Ford Model T and his successor Chiang Kai-shek used an armoured Packard limousine in China and a Cadillac 75 armoured limo in Taiwan.

In the early 90s, Chinese leaders switched to using minibuses, such as the Toyota Coaster, or Hongqi CA630 for short-distance trips.

When visiting a foreign country, Chinese leaders generally use vehicles supplied by the host country. This custom began to change in November 2014, when

Chinese premiers continue to use cars supplied by the host country.

Colombia

BMW 7 series, and several Toyota Land Cruisers

.

The Colombian presidential vehicles have usually been state secret-armored BMWs. As of 2022, the presidential fleet includes four Israeli made armored BMW 7 Series and several units of Toyota Land Cruiser Sahara, whose level of armor is a state secret. These BMWs and Toyotas are equipped with

tires, as well as a gas-proof chamber for defense against gas attacks, and a reinforced chassis with a steel plate under each vehicle protecting them against bombs, IEDs and grenades rolled under the car. The motorcade is made up of 3 BMWs plus 8 Toyota Sahara's, all armored, plus a Prado armored level IIIA used by The National Intelligence Directorate, an ambulance and no less than 8 motorcycles. All the vehicles have presidential tags.

Costa Rica

The

]

Croatia

The

.

The prime minister of Croatia and speaker of the Croatian Parliament, similar to the president, are driven in an armored Black BMW 7 Series with an escort, while government ministers use BMW 5 Series and Audi A6.^[37][36] These vehicles are part of the vehicle fleet of Ministry of the Interior's Department of Protection of Protected Persons.

Cuba

Fidel Castro used Soviet-made ZiL limousines as his state cars, the cars were used to welcome both Mikhail Gorbachev and Jimmy Carter.

Castro was also spotted using a GAZ-69 during Hugo Chávez's visit to Havana in 2002.

Czech Republic

The current president of the Czech Republic, Petr Pavel, uses the Czech-made Škoda Superb in top-end 'Laurin & Klement' trim after his predecessor, Miloš Zeman.^[38]

Historically, presidents of Czechoslovakia were driven in cars manufactured by Škoda (Hispano-Suiza and VOS), Praga (Grand and Golden), Tatra (80, 603 and 613), Daimler (EL24 and DE36), ZiL (110, 111, 114 and 115) and GAZ (12-ZIM and M13-Čajka). After 1989, Czech presidents used Renault 21, BMW 735i and 750i, Mercedes-Benz 600 SEL, Audi A8 4.2 and thereafter Škoda Superb.^[39]

Democratic Republic of the Congo

The current president of DR Congo rides in his Mercedes-Maybach S600 and escorted by Toyota Land Cruiser 70 SUVs.

Denmark

King Frederik X uses a 1958 Rolls-Royce Silver Wraith seven-seater limousine (LGLW 25 body no. 10181), commonly referred to as "Store Krone" (Great Crown). It was purchased by his grandfather, Frederik IX of Denmark, as new. The coachbuilder and seller was Hooper & Co. in London.^[40]

In addition, the King uses several lesser cars for more common occasions. Noteworthy are Krone (Crown) 1, 2 and 5, which are all Daimler DS420 eight-seater limousines made in 1970, 1989 (purchased in 1994 with 1500 km on the odometer) and 1986. There was also a Bentley Arnage that was replaced by a Bentley Mulsanne in 2012. The name Krone with a number, like Krone 121,^[41] refers to the license plate used when carrying members of the Danish royal family inside Denmark.^[42]

During her reign, Margrethe II also used a hybrid limousine, the Lexus LS 600h L.^[43] In July 2016, the queen and prince-consort used a stretched Volvo S80 by Nilsson. The King has also utilized a fully electric Tesla Model S since the summer of 2013.

The current

Dominican Republic

The president of the Dominican Republic, Luis Abinader uses a black Tesla Model S and a black Lincoln Navigator, which can be seen normally with the 0–1 plate (Presidential Plate) and it is mostly chosen by the government for its reliability and bulletproof armor, a black Ford Expedition which was used during his campaign and is now being used as a security car and back up, a black BMW 7 Series used the inaugural parade, only used to go to events in or near the Distrito Nacional, Santo Domingo. All of the cars have been modified with bullet-proof tires and bullet-proof windows. The Presidential Plate will be changed to the car that the president will use for the day. The Escort teams use black Toyota 4Runner fourth and fifth generation, Toyota Fortuner, and Toyota Land Cruiser Prado J120 and the J150 on the motorcade.

Since 2013, the fleet of official state vehicles for the Governor of the state or province were changed from first generation

fourth generation. They could also use their own personal vehicles.

Ecuador

The presidential state car in

uses a fleet of Mitsubishi Outlander jeeps for himself and his guards, in behalf of his austerity policies.

Egypt

The presidential state car in Egypt used by Hosni Mubarak until February 2011 was a black armored 1998 Mercedes-Benz S-Class. An earlier model of it helped save his life in Ethiopia in 1995.^[45] The current vehicle used by Abdel Fattah el-Sisi is a black armored variant of the 2013 Mercedes-Benz S-Class with a special black number plate with the presidential crest above an Arabic 1. Ministers and highly placed government officials are sometimes seen driving black BMW 7 Series, or Audi A8s, all with special government number plates. Parliamentary vehicles are often Mercedes-Benz E-Class.

El Salvador

The

SRT-8, a Chevrolet Suburban and a 200 Series Toyota Land Cruiser. The president is generally escorted by six Toyota Land Cruiser Prados.

Estonia

During the first republic (1918–1940), the first president, Konstantin Päts, preferred American cars, such as the Studebaker Dictator. After officially becoming a president in 1938, he also bought a Packard Super 8 Touring Sedan, and in the following year a Studebaker Commander Cruising Sedan.

The

registered in 2015.

Finland

The

's official car is a grey armoured Mercedes-Benz S600 Guard.

New official car has been purchased for the President of Finland. The car is an armored Audi A8 L Security quattro and it will be put into service on Thursday, April 11, 2024. The new car replaces the previous 12-year-old Mercedes-Benz.

France

Citroën DS5 used by François Hollande

as his presidential state vehicle, July 2012

The

For his inauguration parade in 2007, Sarkozy used the one-off Peugeot 607 Paladine model, a stretched limousine with landaulette body, originally built as a concept car in 2000. The model was brought out of storage for the occasion and updated with a new grille and lights to bring it in line with the 2004 re-style of the mainstream model. It has since been returned to Peugeot and, as it effectively remains a concept car in its fit and finish, will not become part of the Élysée fleet. President Hollande used a one-off convertible version of the Citroën DS5 Hybrid4 for his inauguration parade on 15 May 2012. The car, owned by Citroën, has since been displayed at various events throughout the world.^[49][50]

President François Hollande was usually chauffeured in an armoured Citroën C6, although he has been known to make private trips by moped.^[51][52] President Emmanuel Macron has used a DS 7 Crossback as the first luxury SUV by French manufacturer DS Automobiles for his investiture. But for his day to day travel, he uses an armoured Peugeot 5008 and a Renault Espace, also the Acmat military command car for the military parade.

The most famous association between a president of France and a single model was that of

by the car's unique ability to drive on three wheels and to keep running when more than one tyre is punctured.

For ceremonial occasions, the president also has access to two special open top Citroën SM Présidentielle models,^[53] created for President Georges Pompidou by the coach-builder Henri Chapron. Based on the SM Opera, itself a special edition four-door coupé, these cars are still used for state occasions and military parades, when the open-top layout enables the president to stand in the back seat and survey the crowd. Built for an official visit by Queen Elizabeth II in 1972, the cars have a standard mechanical layout with the addition of a special gear for low-speed cruising.

One of these cars was also used by President François Mitterrand for the official opening of the Channel Tunnel in 1994, when it accompanied the Rolls-Royce Phantom VI of Elizabeth II. Number plates on these cars are standard French ones, although specially created for the model (2 PR 75 and 3 PR 75, '75' denoting the Paris region). Both are still maintained in working order, but are now rarely seen in use.

An international museum of official state cars also exists in France.^[54]

Gabon

Known for his large car interest, former president Omar Bongo, had one of two ever built

. The other one is in Saudi Arabia.

Germany

Mercedes-Benz W221 used by the president of Germany

, with number plates 0 ⁑ 1

Over the years, German presidents,

) placed on the front of the hood.

All officials under close personal protection from the Bundeskriminalamt (BKA), one of Germany's federal police forces, are transported by the BKA pool of armoured cars and BKA driving staff. The car pool includes armored limousines from all German car manufacturers, usually high-end models such as the Audi A8, Volkswagen Phaeton, BMW 7 Series, Porsche Panamera and Mercedes-Benz S-Class.

Some German politicians choose to express their regional origins through the make of car they use. In particular officials from Bavaria customarily prefer cars from Munich-based BMW over the more common Mercedes brand. Some high-ranking politicians from

initially used an Audi for his official car, a brand he is known to prefer as his personal car as well.

Later during his administrative term, Volkswagen presented him with a VW Phaeton which found its way into the car pool. Before becoming the chancellor, he had been the

].

During the latter part of Kaiser Wilhelm II's reign, he could be seen riding Mercedes' cars.[55]^[56][57] The Weimar Republic's chancellors and other bureaucrats rode in Mercedes-Benz, or predecessor companies vehicles.^[58] Hitler used many Mercedes-Benz from 1933 to 1945: two Grosser Mercedes Typ w07, one experimental car Mercedes 540k Lang Typ w24 and ten Grosser Mercedes Typ w150. It was documented by the french car historian Jean-Luc Auriac-Delmas in Etoiles Passion magazine, No 51,52 and 53.

East Germany

The former

Greece

The prime minister of Greece used to use a heavy armoured, custom-built W221 Mercedes-Benz S600 escorted by custom built Mercedes-Benz G-Class vehicles. George Papandreou displaced it with a standard Toyota Prius, followed a little later by a Lexus SUV Hybrid.

The

S500 (W 220), later S500 L (221 series). On official events the car of the president is used.

Past prime ministers have also used a Rolls-Royce Silver Shadow Long-Wheelbase Limousine. The president, also, uses a W221 Mercedes-Benz S600, wearing the Greek coat of arms. The monarchs in the 1930s used a Maybach Zeppelin. The official state car of the king of Greece in the 1960s was a 1959 Rolls-Royce Silver Wraith (LHLW44 chassis).^[62]

Grenada

The

license plate, escorted by police motorcycle outriders and two black Prado SUVs.

Guatemala

The current president of Guatemala is transported in a Chevrolet Suburban, escorted by a motorcade consisting of black Toyota Land Cruiser Prado SUVs.

Guyana

The

. The vehicle being used by the president - whichever it is - always bears the presidential emblem of a gold cacique's crown in place of the front and rear plates.

The prime minister of Guyana is usually transported in a

. Similar to the practice surrounding the presidential vehicle, the vehicle being used by the prime minister - whichever it is - bears a gold depiction of coat of arms of Guyana in place of the front and rear plates.

Haiti

The current president of Haiti rides in an armored Toyota Land Cruiser 200 series with golden "President of the Republic" plates, escorted by a motorcade consisting of Police motorcycles, Toyota Land cruiser 70 Series, Nissan Patrols and Nissan Frontier Haitian National Police vehicles.

Hong Kong

The official vehicle of the chief executive of Hong Kong bears no license plate but the

motorbikes.

Senior government officials, including the

is driven in a Lexus GS450h, with the number plate "LC1".

Prior to 1997, the

instead of a front license plate.

Hungary

Hungarian public key dignitaries and security personnel use armored Audi A8Ls. Also used in official convoys are the Audi A7, Audi Q7, and Audi A6. The prime minister, however, prefers to ride in a Volkswagen Multivan. Members of the government use the Škoda Superb, while lower-ranking officials use Škoda Octavias.

Iceland

The

For special occasions the president also uses a 1942 Packard.^[64]

India (president)

The

instead of the number plates.

The

.

India (prime minister)

The prime minister of India, the head of the government, uses Land Rover's Range Rover Sentinel with BR7-level with several other decoys. Occasionally, BR7-level highly modified armoured BMW 7 Series (F01) are used. The prime minister also travels in an armored Toyota Land Cruiser and several decoys.^[65]

The motorcade is escorted by the

Pullman Guard was added to the fleet of the prime minister's official cars.

Indonesia

The

is driven in a similar car bearing similar attributes.

The president and vice president of Indonesia are escorted by the Paspampres in a number of cars depending on the security detail, where the fleet consists of Mercedes-Benz GLS, Mercedes-Benz G-Class, Toyota Land Cruiser, Toyota Fortuner or Mazda CX-9 models as well as Volkswagen Caravelle carrying a communications jammer device. In addition to the escort cars, the fleet also includes several Toyota HiAce and Toyota Alphard vehicles to carry their entourage and additional security forces in Yamaha FZ1 motorcycles.

For trips outside Jakarta the SUV models are preferred to the usual Mercedes sedans. During military exercises, the president of Indonesia is driven in armored personnel carriers bearing the 'INDONESIA 1" license plate, usually in the Anoa. Incumbent president Joko Widodo preferred using the Volkswagen Caravelle, Toyota Land Cruiser, or Toyota Alphard for trips outside of Jakarta. An older BMW X5 was notably used by former president Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono during the 2007 Jakarta flood.

Cabinet ministers of Indonesia are driven in black Toyota Crown, Hyundai Ioniq 5 or Genesis Electrified G80 models, escorted by black Nissan X-Trail or Toyota Fortuner vehicles. The Indonesian National Police vehicles, either a motorcycle or an unmarked Nissan X-Trail is always present in all cabinet minister motorcades.

Iran

The

model Sarir.

Iraq

The Iraqi president uses a

760 Li escorted by Nissan Patrol models. The prime minister uses an armoured Chevrolet Tahoe along with a Toyota Land Cruiser and Chevrolet Suburban.

While in power, Saddam Hussein normally traveled in a white 1988 Mercedes-Benz W126, and also bought a large fleet of luxury cars for himself and his family. Some were classic American cars, many from the era of Al Capone of whom Saddam Hussein was an admirer.^[67]

Ireland

The daily transport for Taoiseach (Prime Minister) Leo Varadkar is a dark blue 2019 Lexus LS hybrid. The taoiseach is driven by specially trained and armed members of the Garda Special Detective Unit (SDU). The car the Taoiseach travels in is always accompanied by a follow car, usually an Audi A6 or BMW 5 Series, containing armed close protection officers from the SDU and staff/minders. The taoiseach's car is usually escorted by motorcycle outriders from the Garda Traffic Corps, and further marked and unmarked patrol cars are added to the escort when the Taoiseach is attending sensitive events or during times of a heightened security risk.

The daily transport of the president of Ireland, currently Michael D. Higgins, is a 2017 BMW 7-Series LWB, finished in blue, similar to the background colour of the president's standard. The president receives the highest protection in the land by law. The president's car is driven by a specially trained and armed member of the Garda Special Branch. The motorcade is led by Garda motorbikes to fend off traffic for the oncoming motorcade. A marked patrol car follows and then the president's car proceeds. Two unmarked cars from the Special Detective Unit follow, they are usually BMW 5 Series, Volvo S90 and/or Audi A6, containing armed bodyguards and the president's staff. The president's aide-de-camp always travels with him in the cavalcade. The convoy occasionally contains a vehicle from the Garda Emergency Response Unit (ERU) for increased security.

The

. It is only used occasionally by the president for ceremonial occasions.

On ceremonial occasions, such as inauguration day, or commemoration events that occur throughout the year, the presidential motorcade receives a Captain's Escort of Honour from the Irish Army's 2nd Cavalry Squadron, consisting of 30 uniformed outriders mounted on motorcycles, currently 2019 Honda 750X models.

When the president or taoiseach visits Northern Ireland, they are driven in armoured vehicles and security in their motorcade increases. The Garda SDU and ERU liaise with the Police Service of Northern Ireland (PSNI) Close Protection Unit (CPU) during visits to Northern Ireland.

Isle of Man

The official car of the

is a black BMW that carries the number plate MAN-1 and, when the lieutenant governor is aboard, it flies the lieutenant governor's standard from a small flag pole at the front of the bonnet, above the grille panels.

Israel

The official car of the prime minister of Israel is an Audi A8^[68] modified by the Israeli security service to meet security requirements. The prime minister is also escorted by a fleet of Toyota Land Cruisers, Lexus IS 250, and Volvo S80. The president of Israel uses a Volvo stretch limousine and Audi A8.

Italy

In 1960, the then president of Italy, Giovanni Gronchi, personally ordered custom-built Lancia Flaminia limousines for a state visit by Queen Elizabeth II. Four Lancia Flaminia 355 Presidenziale models were delivered, coachbuilt by Pininfarina with landaulet body on an extended wheelbase. All of the original four cars survive today, with two being leased to different automobile museums and two still in service for the most significant state occasions, like the Republic Day parade or presidential inaugurations.^[69][70]

There is also a curious three-wheeled

Italian Constitution

and Calessino. Its blue livery is decorated with the emblem of the Presidency of the Italian Republic, while the interior is trimmed in wood and white leather.

The government fleet includes a varied array of vehicles, notably

Mercedes-Benz W212

and W221 models.

Jamaica

governor-general of Jamaica is a BMW 740Li

, featuring a license plate bearing the Crown.

The official state vehicles of the

.

The Government of Jamaica also maintains a fleet of modified BMW 5 Series as protocol vehicles for visiting heads of state/government, in addition to other foreign dignitaries. Ministers of government generally use a Toyota Prado or Mitsubishi Pajero, bearing either government plates (yellow plates with black numbering) or civilian plates with tags. They are also accompanied by a follow Toyota Rav4 or a vehicle of similar class for their security detail.

Previous vehicles used by holders of these offices include:

• Dark blue BMW 5 Series
• Black
  Mercedes-Benz S600

Japan

Toyota Century Royal

is a specially prepared custom car built for the Japanese imperial family.

The official state cars (

Custom built by Toyota, the limousines are 20 feet (6.1 m) long, 6.5 feet (2.0 m) wide, and feature extra amenities such as seating for 8, bulletproofing, and a granite entryway. The convertible features a rear seat raised 40 millimetres (1.6 in) higher than the sedan for greater parade visibility.[73]^[74][75]

Over the years, emperors have been transported in a variety of vehicles, including a Nissan Prince Royal (1967–2008), Cadillac Series 75 (1951–1970), Mercedes-Benz 770 W07 Series (1932–1968), Rolls-Royce Silver Ghost (1921–1936) and a Daimler Landley (1913–1927). From 1935 to 1963, the Imperial Household also possessed a fleet of five 1935 Packard Eights, one of which was Emperor Hirohito's personal car during that period. Naruhito's father, Emperor Akihito, used a 1990 Rolls-Royce Corniche as a parade car for his enthronement ceremony 1989.^[73]

The Imperial Household Agency is responsible for maintaining the imperial fleet, which includes a number of horse-drawn state carriages, used for ceremonial events and the presentation of credentials by ambassadors, one of only a few nations that still maintain them.^[76][77]

Since 2020, the

Jordan

The official state car currently used by the

motorcycles.

Kenya

The

Republic of Kenya

has several official cars that he uses during his travels. The most common one that he uses is an armoured Mercedes-Benz Pullman S600 with the Kenyan coat of arms instead of the licence plate. The other fleet he normally uses from time to time includes an armoured Range Rover Vogue, armoured Toyota Land Cruiser and several other Mercedes-Benz's at his disposal. He has an open top military Land Cruiser, covered with bullet proof glass on the side, used during state functions with licence plates CIC (Commander in Chief).

For a long time an open top military Land Rover 109 was used during state ceremonies. It was replaced by the Land Cruiser. His escort includes several Mercedes-Benz E-Classes, BMW 5 Series, a Range Rover, Toyota Land Cruisers and an ambulance. Cabinet ministers are supplied with Volkswagen Passats, Mercedes-Benz E & S – Classes and Toyota Land Cruisers in addition to other vehicles in the ministerial car pool. The prime minister in office from 2008 to 2013 was equipped with similar vehicles to the president; Mercedes-Benz limousines, Range Rovers and Land Cruisers, however, he had a substantially smaller escort.

Kuwait

The

Bentley

.

Laos

Before, Lao government used to ride in luxury cars from Europe such as Mercedes-Benz S-Class, BMW 7 Series and more. In 2016, the former Prime Minister Thongloun Sisoulith announced to change the luxurious expensive official state car to the reasonable affordable car in order to reduce cost of buying more car to serve in office.

Now, the daily transport of the president of Laos is a Toyota Camry (XV50). The prime minister official cars include Toyota Camry (XV50) and Toyota Land Cruiser, while Politburo members also travel in Toyota Camry (XV50).

The official Cabinet ministers and vice minister cars are the Toyota Camry (XV50) and Toyota Land Cruiser Prado respectively. Visiting heads of state or government are chauffeured in a Toyota Camry (XV50) (sometime in remain Mercedes-Benz S-Class and BMW 7 Series).

Latvia

The president of Latvia travels in a Lexus LS 600h L or a Mercedes-Benz S-Class, with the coat of arms of Latvia as the number plate and front mounted Latvian flag.

Most Latvian Parliament members use

and other luxury sedans are also used.

Lebanon

The president's car is a

Liberia

The current

]

Lithuania

The first official

It was soon replaced with armored

During Algirdas Brazauskas' term of office, two brand-new Audi V8 Lang arrived, they were later replaced with newer version Audi A8 Lang. Valdas Adamkus was driven in a long-wheelbase BMW 7 Series for a short amount of time. It was later replaced with a Mercedes-Benz S-Class (W220), which was used until 2013.^[86] In 2013, four armoured BMW 7 (F01) were purchased.^[87]

Luxembourg

grand duke of Luxembourg exiting from his Audi A8

, May 2023

The grand duke of Luxembourg and his family are driven in an Audi A8 or similar vehicle. The grand duke's car generally displays his personal flag on a flagstaff,^[88] and the car bears a registration plate with a large gold crown (from the Luxembourg coat of arms) on a plain white background.

Official cars used by other members of the

, there is a Daimler DS420 limousine and also a Bentley Mulsanne. Most of the official cars are painted black or dark blue.

Macau

The chief executive of Macau is driven in a fleet of government vehicles with special plates reserved for government officials. The fleet consists of European cars, Mercedes-Benz, Audi or Volvo.

Malaysia

Yang di-Pertuan Agong

, 2011.

Rolls-Royce Phantom of Abdul Halim of Kedah

, 14th Yang di-Pertuan Agong, 2013.

Yang di-Pertuan Agong and other sultans

In Malaysia, the

Rolls-Royce Phantom

, Mercedes-Benz S-Class, BMW 7 Series, Bentley Mulsanne, Lexus LS, and Maybach 62.

A yellow number plate with the personal logo of the monarch is used by the king and royal family members, while a black-and-white plate (with full title) is used by the prime minister of Malaysia.

Prime minister

Under the guidelines of Malaysia's automotive policies, cars for use by

.

The

as his private car.

The prime minister is generally escorted by a motorcade that includes a team of

and Kawasaki GTR bikes. Police cars and bikes also in the motorcade.

Malawi

The former president of Malawi, Bingu wa Mutharika, was driven in an armored Black Mercedes-Benz S Class, a Toyota Land Cruiser or Range Rover, the security features remain a state secret. The president traveled in a motorcade of four Hummer H3 and eight escort motorcycles, along with police cars.

Malta

Among the presidential cars are a pair of

Mauritius

The prime minister of the Republic of Mauritius uses armored BMW 7 Series (760Li & 750Li) and a Nissan Patrol V8 on a daily basis. He is escorted by multiple BMW 5 Series (usually 540i and 550i) and five police motorcycles. The president of the Republic of Mauritius uses a BMW 750Li or a Mercedes S600L. He is escorted by a BMW 5 Series and at least two police motorcycles.

Mexico

The president and first lady of Mexico both possess a fleet of 30 armoured Chevrolet Suburban, managed by the Estado Mayor Presidencial. ^{[citation needed]}

Under the presidency of

Moldova

The

]

Morocco

The

Mercedes-Benz S500

and various Lexus models. One BMW 5 Series, which travels in the King's motorcade, contains a communications jammer. An ambulance is always present in the royal motorcade, which is usually escorted by police motorcycles.

The

.

Monaco

In 2011,

Government and escorting security officials drive a fleet of Lexus LS 600h, BMW Motorcycles, and KTM for out riding.^[102]

Mongolia

The president of Mongolia uses a Mercedes-Benz S-Class with number plate 0001, the Speaker of the Parliament, an S-Class with number plate 0002 and the prime minister an S-Class with number plate 0003, all escorted by a traffic police car and either a Mercedes-Benz G-Class and Toyota Land Cruiser series 100 or 200, all protected by the State Special Protection Agency.

Montenegro

The

.

The first state vehicles were a fleet of vehicles, unknown by model names, probably from Austria-Hungary, Germany, France, Russia and the United Kingdom. They were bought in the period 1908–1910 and most are seen in a 1910 Coronation video from an archive where Knyaz

.

Myanmar

The current president of Myanmar rides in his Hongqi H9+, escorted by a motorcade consisting of black Range Rover Sports and Harley-Davidson motorcycles.

The chairman of State Peace and Development Council (SPDC), Than Shwe, was driven in a Toyota Crown S180 open-top limousine.

The State Counsellor of Myanmar, Aung San Suu Kyi is transported by armored Mercedes-Benz S-Class and escorted by several Toyota Fortuner security vehicles.

Namibia

The current president of Namibia, Hage Geingob is driven in a fleet of armoured Mercedes- Benz S600Ls, escorted by 2-3 unmarked Mercedes-Benz E500s, Double cab Toyota Hilux 4.0 v6 cars used by the VIPPD and a fleet of police cars. As an offroad vehicle, the president uses armored black Mercedes-Benz ML500s or armored Toyota Land Cruiser 200 Series presidential car always bearing the presidential seal. The vice president of Namibia is driven in an armoured Mercedes-Benz S550 (bearing GRN plate number) or S600 which is escorted by Black Mercedes E250s. As an offroad car, the vice president uses armored Toyota Land Cruiser 200s, under the escort of Toyota Prado V6 VX, Toyota Hilux Double cab 4.0 V6 and police cars.

The prime minister of Namibia uses an armored black Mercedes-Benz E500(GRN plates) V8 and Black Toyota Land Cruiser 200 series SUVs. Cabinet ministers and their deputies are driven in Black Mercedes-Benz E400s and E250s and use White toyota Land Cruiser Prado VX V6 or Toyota Hilux Double cab V6 as off-road vehicles (All bearing GRN plates). The current First Lady of Namibia uses a fleet of armored Mercedes-Benz E400s, escorted by VIPPD Toyota Corolla 1.8 Exclusive or Hyundai Sonatas. The FLON utilizes Black armored Toyota Land Cruisers Prado VX V6 as off-road vehicles. The two former presidents of Namibia, Nujoma and Pohamba are driven in a fleet of armored Mercedes-Benz S550/S500 and Black Toyota Land cruiser 200 series. usually escorted by VIPPD police cars.

Nepal

The president of Nepal, Bidya Devi Bhandari uses a Mercedes-Benz E-Class W210 bulletproof Car for her daily transport, while the Nepalese state car is an armoured stretched Jaguar XJ. The former prime minister of Nepal, Baburam Bhattarai used a Nepali-made Mustang bullet proof Max four-wheel drive.

Netherlands

Dutch royal family

The first car to be owned by the

and delivered in 1958.

The latest royal limousine is a custom-built stretched

heads of state

are chauffeured in a stretched and armoured Cadillac DTS, which replaced a 20-year-old Lincoln Town Car.

Other cars are a few non-stretched Volvo S80s and a V70, Audi A6 and A8, and

VIP bus. The royal bodyguards drive Audi A6 models.

All royal automobiles are painted in royal blue, with Dutch number plates beginning with AA – a special designation for the royal household. Other vehicles used by the royal family are Audi or Mercedes. The members of the royal family also have private vehicles for their own use. King Willem-Alexander has owned a red Volvo XC90 and a Tesla Model X. The late

Prince Bernhard

, the former queen's father, had a collection of Ferraris and other exotic cars.

Dutch government

The prime minister of the Netherlands uses an armoured Mercedes-Benz S-Class and sometimes an Audi A6. Previously, an armoured BMW 7 Series was used. Both cars are owned by the Royal and Diplomatic Security Service (DKDB). Prime minister Mark Rutte is known for his bike rides through The Hague, and is more often then not going on a bicycle to his work than using an official state car.

New Zealand

The governor-general travels in a long wheel base BMW 7 Series (F02). Although this vehicle has been debadged, it is most likely a 730LD, consistent with other state BMWs. However, while all other state BMWs are silver, the governor-general's BMW is black. Between 1996 and 2011, the governor-general used a Jaguar XJ Sovereign.^[104] Before 1996, governor-general traveled in a Rolls-Royce Phantom VI.^[105]

During official travel, it is the only vehicle in the country not required to use standard number plates.

has his own flag, which is used when he is travelling in the country, but there are no specific cars reserved for his use.

The prime minister is driven predominately in the BMW 7-Series 730LD and 750LI, the latter of which is an armoured high security model.

, usually followed by the other vehicle containing their security detail.

The prime minister's Wellington-based car has the number plate CR1, and all other cars in the fleet for ministers have number plates starting in the CR series. The main motorcade vehicles usually consist of several Toyota Highlanders operated by the New Zealand Police Diplomatic Protection Service. As of 2020 the NZ Government is purchasing Audi E-trons as the Official Government cars.

Nicaragua

The president of Nicaragua uses a Mercedes-Benz G-Class. In the past, the Somoza family used several luxury cars during their 43 years in the presidency. A Mercedes-Benz Type 300 was used for official ceremonies. Others were Mercedes-Benz and Cadillac limousines.

Nigeria

The president of Nigeria and other high-profile government officials use a black armored Mercedes-Benz S-Class 2016 model adorned with the Nigerian flag and official party flag. Other luxury cars, like the Toyota Land Cruiser and the Range Rover, all armoured, are used. The president travels in a motorcade of 30 cars and ten escort motorcycles, along with police cars and 6 Mercedes S-550 of SSS surrounding the president's car. Foreign visitors also travel along in the president's car.

North Korea

The

The founder of North Korea, Kim Il Sung, initiated the trend with the purchase of two W100 Mercedes-Benz 600 Landaulets in the 1960s. Daimler-Benz made fifty-nine 600 Landaulets, twelve with a longer convertible roof which (while not an official factory designation) are usually referred to as presidential landaulets. The North Korean 600s have the longer roof. Both Kim Jong Il and Kim Jong Un have continued to use these W100 landaulets for ceremonial occasions.

When Kim Il Sung died in 1994, official state propaganda proclaimed that "1000 cranes descended from the heavens to take Kim Il Sung," while his worldly possessions, including a black Mercedes-Benz W140 500SEL have been entombed at the

Kim Jong Il continued the obsession with purchases of Maybach 62s and Mercedes-Benz W221 S600 Pullman Guards, openly flouting UN Sanctions prohibiting the sale of luxury goods.^[111][112]

The UN sanctions were reportedly a sticking point brought up by Kim Jong Un at the 2019 Vietnam Summit, one which he also frequently makes a point of flouting with his own use of post sanction Mercedes-Maybach W222 S600 Pullman Guards at the summit, and the use of a Rolls-Royce Phantom VII at a summit with United States secretary of state Mike Pompeo.^[113]

Kim Jong Un is believed to have a collection of luxury cars including a Range Rover L322 in which he has been seen visiting farms in the countryside following a flood.^[114]

North Korean government officials are also known to drive various Audi, Mercedes and Lexus vehicles, mainly the

, the Mercedes-Benz E-Class and the Lexus GS.

North Macedonia

The president of North Macedonia is driven by stretched Mercedes-Benz W140. The prime minister of North Macedonia is driven in an armored Mercedes-Benz S600 Guard and escorted by four VW Passat B8.

Norway

The king and queen use a 2016 Audi A8 L Extended (known as A-2) for formal use, and a stretched Mercedes E-Class (Binz Business) (known as A-7) as HM queen's private limousine. The

The royal family of

Volvo XC 60

with regular plates. The Prime Minister of Norway is driven in a fully armoured Mercedes S600L

Oman

Sultan Qaboos

drove around the country in the following cars:

• 2 Maroon-colored 2007 model
  Mercedes S-Class
  pullman.
• 4 Red-colored 2003 model Mercedes S600 pullman.
• 4 Maybach 62
• A number of khaki-colored
  Range Rover Vogue
  cars

In addition to this, his garage contained:

Pakistan

The

. The motorcade consists of armoured Toyota Land Cruiser and BMW X5. The prime minister of Pakistan uses a Mercedes-Benz S-Class (W222) guard and the president of Pakistan uses a BMW 7 Series (G11) high security for their official purposes.

Panama

The

uses a black armored Chevrolet Suburban. The Ford Explorer and the Toyota Land Cruiser are used for the Institutional Protection Service (S.P.I.) as escort presidential motorcade and 400cc motorcycles. High-security motorcades may include up to ten vehicles.

Paraguay

The current president of Paraguay rides in a Hongqi H7, escorted by a motorcade consisting of black Nissan Patrol Y61s. For rural visits, the Paraguayan president uses a Chevrolet Suburban.

Peru

The president of Peru is driven in a black armoured Lexus LS460hL. In May 2015, Lexus was chosen by President Humala as the official car brand of the Government of Peru.

Previously, a black Mercedes-Benz S600 and a black armoured

, which was donated by China, were used.

The prime minister of Peru and the other ministers are driven around in Lexus cars.

Philippines

Current president Bongbong Marcos uses several vehicles including a Mercedes-Benz S600 Guard which was acquired during the term of President Gloria Macapagal Arroyo, a Toyota Land Cruiser (J300), a Cadillac Escalade and a Lincoln Continental Coach Door Edition.

The president is always escorted by the Presidential Security Group. The high-security motorcade may involve as many as 25 vehicles, depending on the destination. The official presidential cars are registered and bear the license plate number "1", with the national flag mounted on the right front fender and the presidential standard mounted on the left front fender. Presently, the presidential convoy would consist of the presidential car, an identical backup car, several SUVs, an ambulance, police vehicles and police motorcycle escorts.

Selected past presidential cars are on permanent display at the Presidential Car Museum within the Quezon Memorial Circle, Quezon City. Former President Emilio Aguinaldo's 1924 Single Six Packard Model 226 is also displayed in the museum.

Official cars used by past presidents include:

• President Manuel L. Quezon – 1935 Cadillac V-16 (turned over to General Douglas MacArthur in 1937), 1937 Chrysler Airflow Custom Imperial CW
• President
  Packard 180
• President Sergio Osmeña – 1941 Cadillac Series 61
• President Manuel Róxas – 1940 Cadillac Fleetwood Series 75
• Vice presidents
  Fernando López – 1946 Packard Clipper
• President Elpidio Quirino – 1949 Cadillac Series 75, 1953 Chrysler Crown Imperial
• President Ramón Magsaysay – 1955 Cadillac Series 75-23 Fleetwood
• President Diosdado Macapagal – 1959 Cadillac de Ville
• President Ferdinand Marcos (partial list) – Mercedes-Benz 600, 1969 Buick Electra 225, 1974 Cadillac Sixty Special Brougham, 1980 Lincoln Continental Mark VI, Mercedes-Benz 500 SEL
• President Corazon Aquino – Mercedes-Benz 500 SEL
• President
  Fidel Ramos – Mercedes-Benz 500 SEL Guard
• President Joseph Estrada – Mercedes-Benz S600
• President Gloria Macapagal Arroyo – Mercedes-Benz S600 (LWB), Mercedes-Benz S600 Guard
• President Benigno Aquino III – Mercedes-Benz S600 Guard, Lexus LX 570 (J200), Toyota Land Cruiser (J200)
• President Rodrigo Duterte – Toyota Land Cruiser (J200)

• 
  The Mercedes-Benz S600 used by Joseph Estrada as his official car.
• 
  The president's car carries a license plate that bears the number one.

Portugal

The president of Portugal is usually driven in an armoured Mercedes-Benz S600, a BMW 760Li (E67), or a Mercedes-Benz E250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY.^[116] The license plate reads 'P R' (meaning 'Presidency of the Republic'), with the armillary sphere of Portugal between the P and the R.

The prime minister of Portugal is driven in a Mercedes-Benz S350 BlueTec, a Volkswagen Phaeton 5.0 V10 TDI, or a Nissan Leaf electric car.

Poland

The president of Poland, prime minister of Poland and other high officials are protected by State Protection Service (SOP). Both the president and prime minister are entitled to use an armored car and travel in at least a 3-car motorcade (with 6 to 10 guards).^[117]

First (Republic of Poland) president

In 2016 and 2017, there were two serious car accidents involving Polish president and prime minister cars. In the past decade, the BOR had dozens of car collisions, but those cases were kept out of public.

On 25 January 2017 a

On 10 February 2017 an Audi A8 L Security transporting Prime Minister Beata Szydło hit a tree in Oświęcim at approx. 50 km/h. The prime minister suffered minor injuries, but spent the following week in a military hospital in Warsaw; her security guard suffered leg bone fracture, while the driver was injured.^[136] The accident occurred when the government car moving in the three cars motorcade with piloting Audi A6 and closing Audi Q7 using red and blue beacons was overtaking a group of cars on a three-way junction. The Audi driver swerved left to avoid collision with a Fiat Seicento, but still hit the Fiat's bumper, that cut them off while turning left from the priority road, but without using indicator. The Fiat's driver assumed there was only one emergency vehicle. The prosecutor accused the Fiat's 21 years old driver of causing the accident.^[137] In 2020 the court found both the Fiat's driver partial guilt, as well as the government motorcade for not using sirens, thus the trial was discontinued.^[138] Even before the accident the Ministry of Interior and Administration announced a major reform in The Government Protection Bureau.^[139]

In 2014 a 1935 Cadillac Fleetwood 355D used by Marshal of Poland

Qatar

The emir of Qatar Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani was seen driven in Bentley Mulsanne Grand Limousine escorted by fleet of Mercedes-Benz S-Class, Mercedes-Benz G-Class, Nissan Frontier and Range Rover. The car was notably seen during the Emir visit to Monaco in 2016.

Romania

The president of Romania rides in a BMW 7 series, escorted by a motorcade consisting of black BMW 5 Series models.^[151]

Since the fall of communism, Ion Iliescu, Emil Constantinescu and Traian Băsescu used the Mercedes-Benz S-Class limousines. After that, president Klaus Iohannis switched to BMW 7 series.

Russia

For a long time the president of Russia was seen in an armoured Mercedes S-Class^[152] stretched limousine as his car. The first such model, a W140 variant, was purchased for Boris Yeltsin and has been superseded by a W221 model. The limousine is bulletproof, has solid rubber tires, and carries an array of communications equipment.^[153] On state visits, it is airlifted to the destination using an Ilyushin Il-76.

Historically, presidents Yeltsin and Medvedev were driven in Mercedes-Benz S-Class limousines stretched and armored by the Belgian Carat Duchatelet, while President Putin preferred Mercedes-Benz Guard limousines. For President Medvedev's inauguration a special Carat Duchatelet limousine with raised roof was ordered.

The presidential motorcade is usually escorted by police motorcycle outriders and a series of support vehicles including, but not limited to, the

, BMW 5 Series and Volkswagen Caravelle.

Under the

A new car, Aurus Senat limousine, developed by NAMI as a part of the so-called Unified Modular Platform program (nicknamed "Kortezh", AKA "motorcade", as the development project also includes numerous support vehicles), was rolled out in early 2018,^[156] as the new Russian-made state car.^[157]

Unlike many other nations no customized license plates are used on an official state car in Russia. Instead, common licence plates are installed, with the numbers from the pools assigned to various official state agencies. The current Aurus Senat limousine, for example, still uses the В776УС/77 plates (from the numbers pool assigned to NAMI for test vehicles) it was fitted with during the state trials in early 2018.

Rwanda

The

has been seen in an armoured Range Rover Sentinel.

Saudi Arabia

The

Landcruisers, GMC Yukons, Chevrolet Tahoe's and Suburban's, Cadillac Escalades and GMC Sierra 3500HD pickups with rifles mounted in the back. GMC Savanah ambulances also travel with them where ever they go.

Serbia

The

Currently, Serbian president uses an Audi A8L Security, donated by UAE Sheikh.[160]

Singapore

The

, the car displays the presidential crest in place of a license plate. Normally, it carries the plate SEP1, indicating Singapore's elected president.

The prime minister usually travels in a silver BMW 750Li. The president, prime minister and speaker of Parliament are the only political appointees to be given official cars. All other ministers of the cabinet travel in their personal cars with no benefits.

The state also maintains a small number of state cars for the transport of visiting dignitaries. These cars carry number plates bearing a single S prefix, following by a single digit and no suffix. (e.g. S1, S2, S3). They include an armoured Audi A8 W12, an armoured BMW 7 series and a Lexus LS460L (the previous official car for the prime minister). The number plates are interchangeable and the S1 plate is applied on the Prime Minister's car for certain events such as the National Day Parade.

Historically, presidents of Singapore used the following cars:^[161]

• 1960s to mid-1980s (Presidents
  Yusof bin Ishak, Benjamin Sheares and Devan Nair) - Rolls-Royce Phantom V
• 1980s to early 1990s (under Wee Kim Wee) - Mercedes-Benz S-Class (280SEL or 300SEL)
• 1990s (under Ong Teng Cheong) - Mercedes-Benz 560SEL
• 2000s (under
  S.R. Nathan) - Mercedes-Benz S320, Lexus LS430, Mercedes-Benz S350L
  (2010 to 2011)
• 2010s (Presidents
  Tony Tan Keng Yam and Halimah Yacob) - Mercedes-Benz S350L
  (2012 to 2021)
• 2020s (under Halimah Yacob and Tharman Shanmugaratnam) - Mercedes-Benz S450L (2022)

Slovakia

The

, for normal driving, one of the 230 cars (armored Audi A8, Mercedes-Benz S-Class, BMW 7 Series, Volkswagen Phaeton, Range Rover, BMW X5, Škoda Superb and other vehicles).

Slovenia

Slovenian president Borut Pahor uses an Audi A8 and Prime Minister Miro Cerar uses a BMW 7 series while their security officers use BMWs X5 as protection vehicles. The Speaker of Parliament and ministers are mostly driven in Audis A6 or A8 and BMWs 5 series.

Somalia

The president of Somalia is driven in various state-owned armored vehicles, four black identical armoured Toyota Land Cruiser 200 vehicles are always in the motorcade, for security reasons the president is expected to change vehicle's and they keep on changing position as the motorcade is driven, which is guarded by the Presidential Guard [60th Battalion Military Police]. Instead of a number plate, it features the flag of Somalia.

The same vehicles are used by the

, only by policy the motorcade is made up of white vehicles.

South Africa

The president of South Africa is driven in an armored BMW 7 Series or on occasion a Mercedes-Benz S-Class. A similar car is used by the deputy president of South Africa.

The presidential motorcade is composed of numerous BMW

.

South Korea

The president of South Korea, Moon Jae-in, uses a Hyundai Nexo SUV and a Mercedes-Maybach W222 S600 Guard as his official state cars.^[162]

Seven Hyundai Nexo SUV's were purchased in 2018 to replace the three

to a B7/UL8 level, and are equipped with oxygen supply, fire suppression systems, infrared night vision, and run flat tyres. The Genesis limousines were used after the inauguration of Moon.

President Roh Moo-hyun rode in an armoured BMW E65 Security 760Li purchased in 2005 and a 2002 model Mercedes-Benz W220 S600 Guard. Roh used the W220 during peace talks with North Korea. The presidential motorcade was escorted by Chevrolet Tahoe, Chevrolet Suburban and Ford Excursion, also with several identical Mercedes-Benz W220s.

It is believed that Blue House prefers to use the Mercedes vehicles instead of the Genesis in talks with North Korea to present a neutral brand that is also favored by North Korea.^[164]

The late president

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs keeps an armored Cadillac DTS limousine by Alpine Armoring^[167] and an armored Hyundai Equus limousine^[168] for foreign dignitaries. Each vehicle was acquired between 2010 and 2011.

Spain

cabriolet

Spanish royal family

The Spanish royal family has access to one of the largest fleets of cars in Spain. Various armoured vehicles are used by the family, including Cadillac Broughams, Audi A6s and Mercedes-Benz S-Class models.

Three Rolls-Royce Phantom IV cars from 1952 are used for major ceremonial occasions, such as state visits. Only eighteen examples of the Phantom IV were ever built, all being reserved for royalty or heads of state. Three were ordered by the Spanish government for the use of General Franco and delivered in 1952. They belong to the Spanish Army and are available for use by members of the royal family. One is a 4-door cabriolet version, and the other two are hard-top limousines. A special order was placed for the wedding of the then-Prince of Asturias (now King Felipe VI), when the Phantom IV cabriolet was rebuilt to include armoured protection. Modifications included heavy-duty air conditioning and a special glazed armoured bubble to protect the rear passengers. The modifications cost over €360,000.

The Spanish royal family uses mainly Mercedes-Benz S-Class models for its official transport, with BMW 5 Series cars as escort vehicles. The motorcade is composed of around 15 cars.^[

Spanish government

The

Jose Luis Rodriguez Zapatero

wanted to swap those cars for the hybrid Toyota Prius to save fuel oil.

Sri Lanka

The president of Sri Lanka is driven in an armored Black Mercedes Maybach S-Class (Guard) or armored Black BMW 7 Series escorted by a selection of marked and unmarked President's Security Division vehicles. During official travel it is the only vehicle in the country not required to use standard number plates. The official flag of the president is flown on the car in which the president is travelling.

The cars have bulletproof windows and bulletproof tires.There are also Audi A8s and a few Rolls Royces. Most official cars are painted black

Ambulances traveling in motorcades always carry the President's blood type. Presidential motorcades typically consist of 40 to 50 cars, with the flagship vehicle costing more than $21 million. Each vehicle was acquired from 2015 to 2024. The

Staff Car of the CDS and consists four silver stars which represents the Rank of the respective officer. Normally the CDS holds the rank of General. This vehicle is formally escorted with two landrover defenders and other VIP Jeeps and sedans depending on the occasion. However, during the recent convoys in 2022 it has been noticed that the Chief of Defence staff has been driven in a Range Rover Autobiography Black LWB.

Sudan

The

president of Sudan, is driven in a Mercedes-Benz S300 W221. The presidential fleet also includes a Nissan Patrol (only when he goes to rural places) and Hyundai Sonata

. Ministers usually travel in a Toyota Land Cruiser 70.

Sweden

The current official car of the

king of Sweden is a stretched Volvo S80, escorted by the Swedish Security Service in BMW X5, BMW 5 Series and Mercedes-Benz E-Class models. Saab 9-5 and Volvo XC90 vehicles are also used to transport members of the Swedish royal family

.

For significant ceremonial events like state visits, there is a Daimler DS420 limousine. There are also a number of different cars in the

Crown Prince Gustaf.^[171]

The prime minister of Sweden uses an armored Audi A8 L since 2014.^[172] Other cabinet ministers are chauffeured around in an armored BMW 7 Series and several BMW X5s, all escorted by the Swedish Security Service.^{[citation needed]}

Switzerland

The Swiss federal councillors of Switzerland can buy a new car every four years. They usually have the option between Audi A8 and Mercedes-Benz S-Class models.

Syria

Historically the president of Syria used Cadillac cars until the mid 1990s, most notably the Fleetwood Limousine and the Fleetwood Brougham.

Throughout the late

GMC Yukons

.

Currently a specially modified BMW 760Li (E67) is used, usually escorted by Chevrolet Suburbans and Toyota Land Cruisers (J100, J200 and J300).

Taiwan

Main article: Presidential state car (Republic of China)

The president of the Republic of China has historically traveled in Cadillac sedans, reflecting the ROC's close relations with the United States. Former president Chiang Kai-shek's two armored Cadillacs are on exhibition in the Chiang Kai-shek Memorial Hall in the capital city of Taipei.

Former president

Cadillac DeVille, preferring a Lincoln in his first term and a BMW 7 Series in his second term. Former president Ma Ying-jeou

used four BMW F03 750Lis, usually escorted by two BMW R1200RTs police bikes, one BMW E65 750i, and two BMW E60 5 Series police cars (one at the front and one at the end).

Since 2016, current president Tsai Ing-wen, uses an Audi A8 L Security.^[173]

Tanzania

The current president of Tanzania uses Kia Quoris, escorted by a motorcade consisting of white Toyota Land Cruiser 70s. For the rural visit, the Tanzanian president using Toyota Land Cruiser 200.

Zanzibar

The president of Zanzibar is driven in a Mercedes-Benz W221, escorted by a motorcade consisting of four Mitsubishi Pajero SUVs.

Thailand

Thai royal family

During his time as king,

W211). All of the royal cars are ivory colored.^{[citation needed}

]

Sirikit, the queen mother, mostly travels in a Cadillac DTS stretch limousine or a modified Volkswagen Caravelle T4 TDi.^{[citation needed]}

King

Maybach 62, Mercedes-Maybach S650 Pullman Guard (W222), Mercedes-Maybach S650 (W222), Mercedes-Maybach S680 (W223) or Bentley Mulsanne Grand Limousine

.

Mercedes-Benz V-Class.^{[citation needed}

]

Other members of the royal family mostly use ivory-colored Mercedes-Benz S500 (W221 and W222) cars for official journeys, with Mercedes-Benz S-Class (W222) police escorts. During the early 1990s, a tourist confirmed that a mid-1980s Chevrolet Suburban (presumably a 1985 model) was used by the security detail of the Crown Prince.^{[citation needed]}

Princess Bajarakitiyabha sometimes drives herself in a red

Mini Cooper S or a lime-green Volkswagen New Beetle, with the motorcade.^{[citation needed}

]

There are also royal cars with a convertible top for royal ceremonies, such as a Rolls-Royce Corniche and a Cadillac DTS (the hard top was transformed into a convertible top).^{[citation needed]}

On official royal journeys, there are a group of more than 45 cars in the motorcade, including Mercedes-Benz S-Class (

Mercedes-Benz V-Class in an ivory color.^{[citation needed}

]

For unofficial royal journeys, the cars in the motorcade are a group of about 15 cars, including BMW 7 Series (F01 and G11), Mercedes-Benz S-Class (W221 and W222), Honda Accord and Nissan Teana. These cars are all ivory colored.^{[citation needed]}

The Bureau of the Royal Household also has its own vehicles. These cars are mostly Nissan Teana and Mercedes-Benz S-Class (W221 and W222). These cars are painted in ivory.^{[citation needed]}

The royal department has several types of cars, including Toyota Corolla Altis 1.6 G, Toyota Camry Hybrid, Toyota Hilux Revo, Nissan Navara, Toyota Fortuner, Isuzu MU-X, Toyota Coaster and Toyota Commuter. They are mostly painted silver or white, with the registration plates in yellow with the text "ส.น.ว.xxxx" in green.

Thai prime minister

In March 2016, Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha was the recipient of two new armoured Mercedes-Benz S600 Guard sedans, worth 19.5 million baht each. They were among four new luxury armoured cars, costing 78 million baht total, procured by the Secretariat of the Prime Minister. One was equipped with license plate 4 Kor Dor 29 (4กต 29), the other with 4 Kor Tor 29 (4กท 29). One will serve as Gen Prayut's car for daily use, with the other one as a back-up. Two other S600 Guard sedans are reserved for high-profile foreign visitors. Gen Prayut's position also entitles him to an armored van, which he sometimes uses.^[174] He travels by a Volkswagen Caravelle on some occasions.

Thai ministers mostly travel in Mercedes-Benz S-Class, Toyota Alphard, Volkswagen Caravelle, and Jaguar XJ vehicles.

Tonga

For official travel, the king uses the Humber Pullman with landaulette body, released in 1949. Previously, King George Tupou V traveled around the country in the classic 'black cab', the Austin FX4.^[175]

Trinidad and Tobago

The President of Trinidad and Tobago uses a black, armoured, 2020 Lexus ES Sedan with the license plate of the country's Coat of Arms in Gold. The Prime Minister of Trinidad and Tobago uses a black, armoured, 2016 Mercedes-Benz S-Class (WSS). It carries the license plate PM-1 for the Prime Minister. Each motorcade also includes a decoy car, two police motorcycles, two 2016 Toyota Land Cruisers Prado as support vehicles and a leading Toyota Camry police vehicle.

Turkey

The official state car of the president of Turkey is a black ballistic and bullet-proof armoured Mercedes-Benz Maybach S-600 Pullman Guard, carrying the presidential crest instead of a license plate, supported at all times by an entourage of SUVs and additional support cars.

Other government officials generally use Mercedes S-Class, BMW 7 Series, Audi A8 or Toyota Land Cruiser models. Turkey plans to adopt the domestically designed and manufactured Togg T10X as official cars.

All ambassadors of Turkey serving abroad use ballistic and bullet-proof cars operated by trained security personnel. This measure is taken because of previous assassination attempts to Turkish ambassadors.

Rauf Denktaş, the president of the Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus, had a red BMW 750 Li with gold crests replacing the number plate.

Uganda

Ugandan presidents have usually preferred to ride in European cars. Edward Mutesa, first president of Uganda, drove in a 1960s Rolls-Royce. All succeeding ones drove in black Mercedes-Benz limousines.

President Yoweri Museveni drove in a black Mercedes cross country and 600 SEL stretch Limos up to the mid-1990s. His convoy now consists of a Toyota Land Cruiser 200 presidential car. The presidency has ceremonial cars that include a stretch 600 SEL Mercedes, and a white G Wagon. Escorts travel on double cabin pick up trucks and Mitsubishi Pajero models.

Ukraine

The president of Ukraine uses an armoured Mercedes-Benz S-Class and an armoured Volkswagen Phaeton Model 2011 in a W12 long version, and for the motorcade, armoured Porsche Cayenne by Centigon.

United Kingdom

See also: State and royal cars of the United Kingdom

Five state cars, two Bentleys and three Rolls-Royces, are kept at the Royal Mews, Buckingham Palace, for use by the King and those representing or supporting him as head of state. There are also two State Royal Review Vehicles, open-top Range Rovers, designed for use at military parades and similar events. The State Cars are sometimes used when the king is travelling abroad. They are made available for heads of state visiting the UK, as well as for senior members of the royal family on official duties. As British law in general does not apply to the sovereign, these vehicles do not possess registration plates.

Other official vehicles kept at the Mews include

carriages

, are kept and maintained. The state cars and official limousines are painted claret and black, and have fittings on the roof for a shield and flagpole.

Current state cars

See also: Bentley State Limousine

Since his accession to the throne,

Queen Elizabeth II by the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders to mark the occasion of her Silver Jubilee. He has also made use of the oldest of the State cars, a rare Rolls-Royce Phantom IV, which was purchased by his mother in 1950 and became a state car upon her accession to the throne in 1952. The other state cars, all of which remain in use, are a 1987 Rolls-Royce Phantom VI, and a pair of custom-built Bentley State Limousines, made in 2002 to commemorate the Golden Jubilee of Elizabeth II

.

The Bentley State Limousines regularly conveyed Queen Elizabeth II to and from official events during the last two decades of her reign. Based on the Bentley Arnage floorplan, they have twin-turbocharged 6.75 litre V8 engines that produce 400 horsepower (300 kW) and 616 pound-feet (835 N⋅m) of torque, giving a maximum speed of 130 miles per hour (210 km/h). The state limousines are 3 feet (0.91 m) longer than a standard Bentley Arnage, 10 inches (250 mm) taller and 6 inches (150 mm) wider. They are equipped with broad rear-hinged doors that open almost 90 degrees. The car also has opaque rear window panels that can be removed to allow increased visibility when the occupant is attending a public event or installed for increased privacy when required.^[176][177]

The State Royal Review Vehicle is a bespoke 2015

Range Rover Hybrid used for parades and other official rides; the King and other members of the royal family can stand up in the back for good visibility. This is the latest in a series of royal review vehicles, which have been built by Land Rover since 1953. The current vehicle replaces a 2002 model (which remains in use as the second royal review vehicle).^[178][179]

Other official vehicles

The official fleet is augmented by three Range Rovers (with number plates MYT 1, MYT 2 and MYT 3),^[180] acquired in 2022, two stretched Jaguar XJ limousines (with number plates NGN 1 and NGN 2), acquired in 2012, and three Daimler DS420 limousines (also with number plates), acquired in 1988 and 1992. Used on less formal occasions (or as support vehicles on more formal occasions), these are all painted in claret and black, and have fittings for a mascot, roof flag and shield.

On formal occasions, King Charles, when he was Prince of Wales, was often seen in a claret and black 1962 Rolls-Royce Phantom V Landaulet (registration plate NLT 1), which he inherited from Queen Elizabeth the Queen Mother and later had converted with a fixed roof in place of the former open top.^[181]

British government

Main article:

Prime Ministerial Car (United Kingdom)

Prime Ministerial Car

from the early 1980s till the early 2020s.

The prime minister of the United Kingdom is usually driven in one of a fleet of armoured Range Rover Sentinel models, escorted by Range Rover, Land Rover Discovery and Ford Galaxy vehicles and police motorcycle outriders.

Senior ministers and government figures with police protection as well as visiting foreign dignitaries also receive armoured cars.

All former prime ministers since 1975 have been provided with an armoured car, usually the same model as the current prime minister, along with police protection. As of 2023^[update], John Major, Tony Blair, Gordon Brown, David Cameron, Theresa May, Liz Truss and Boris Johnson were provided with cars.

The

Government Car Service which provides transport for senior government officials. In December 2008, the service took delivery of a fleet of armoured BMW 760Li models for use by senior dignitaries and visiting politicians.^[182] The service also uses vehicles from Jaguar, Land Rover, Ford and Vauxhall

, while some ministers use Toyota Prius hybrid models.

Since the premiership of Prime Minister Boris Johnson, custom made blast and bullet-proof Range Rover Sentinel have also been added in the government fleet.^[183]

United Kingdom Overseas Territories

British Virgin Islands

The

governor of the British Virgin Islands

is driven in a grey Royal Service Range Rover from the United Kingdom with a license plate symbolizing the Crown, usually by a police officer from the RVIPF (Royal Virgin Islands Police Force).

Cayman Islands

The governor of the Cayman Islands is driven in a beige Cadillac DeVille sedan. Surmounted on the hood is the flag of the office, and instead of license plates the car has a crown on the front and back. It is likely that the car is armoured but this is not known for certain. Other senior officials and visiting VIPs use a fleet of armoured Ford Excursions.

Gibraltar

The chief minister of Gibraltar is driven in a black Tesla Model S with a 'G1' Gibraltarian license plate.

The governor of Gibraltar uses a black Jaguar XJ with a British Crown plate in silver.

United States

Main article: Presidential state car (United States)

The president of the United States travels in a heavily armored, custom-built limousine, which is often referred to as Limo One, Cadillac One, or its less formal nickname of "the Beast." The vehicle is based on a

GMC Topkick

platform, and has the outward appearance of an enlarged Cadillac DTS limousine, with styling elements from other vehicles in the Cadillac lineup.

The vehicle features bulletproof windows, state-of-the-art communication and protection systems, a stowable desk, and a gas-proof chamber for defense against gas attacks. It was retired in 2018 for a new presidential limo, described as an "evolutionary update" of the vehicle used from 2009 to 2017 with a current Cadillac front fascia.^{[citation needed]}

On 24 May 2011, an earlier "Beast" failed to clear the driveway of the U.S. Embassy compound in Dublin, Ireland. Though President Barack Obama was the escorted official, he was in the second limo as the first noisily struck the pavement hump under the Embassy gate.^[184] The president also travels in a heavily armored 2007–2014 model Chevrolet Suburban and a spare.

Unlike most other

C-17 Globemaster III aircraft. For security reasons, the president always travels in "the Beast" on trips abroad. The U.S. vehicles are typically complemented with coaches, police vehicles, ambulances and limousines provided by local authorities. The United States Secret Service also has a fleet of heavily armored buses called Ground Force One

for the president and vice president.

Like the president, the U.S. vice president is accompanied by a full U.S. motorcade during domestic and foreign trips.

Members of Congress have an allowance of $1,000 per month in which the government may cover the cost of a lease, not including mobile offices. The preferred car for members of Congress was the Lincoln Town Car until its discontinuation.

Executive cars are the most common type of car for congressmen. The two most popular cars for congressmen are the Town Car's successors: the MKS and the MKT.^[185]

Most high ranking federal-level officials travel in SUVs usually armored Chevrolet Suburbans or Chevrolet Tahoe. State governors and large city mayors mostly travel in SUVs with their state and city police security details.

Visiting heads of state and foreign dignitaries are provided armored vehicles and protection by the United States Secret Service and Diplomatic Security Service in US soil. The annual United Nations General Assembly session in New York is one such event where hundreds of motorcades are managed with the assistance of NYPD.

U.S. ambassadors travel in their United States Department of State pool of armored vehicle that can range from Cadillac DTS, Chevrolet Suburban, Toyota Land Cruiser and BMW along with host security vehicles.

Uruguay

The presidential state car of

government

's fleet of diplomatic vehicles.

As of August 2007, the presidential motor pool includes Mitsubishi Galants, Toyota Corollas, Volkswagen Ventos, and Rover 75s.

Municipal

intendants

of Uruguay are transported in armored Peugeot 607s.

After 2010, the official state car was no longer used. President

Jose Mujica instead drives a Volkswagen Beetle.^[186]

President Luis Lacalle Pou most of the time uses a white 4x4 Toyota Hilux SW4, and is escorted by one or more presidential security cars.

Uzbekistan

The state limousines of Uzbekistan are two special ordered 2010 Range Rover Supercharged with bulletproof windows. Also, the president of the Republic of Uzbekistan is transported by an armored Mercedes-Benz S-class which is escorted by other similar vehicles.

Vatican

Main article: Popemobile

Mercedes-Benz M-Class

Popemobile designed to create greater visibility of the Pope during public appearances

As the Vatican's sovereign, the pope was traditionally carried on an elaborate sedan chair during ceremonial occasions or transported in a horse-drawn carriage.^[187]

With the international reach of the Catholic church in modern times, the motorized Popemobile has replaced the carriage as the favored mode of transportation when greeting the millions of Catholic devotees during state visits.^[188]

The first motorized papal vehicle was a Mercedes-Benz W08 Nurberg 460 Pullman limousine, made for Pope Pius XI in 1930. Mercedes has provided about a third of all papal vehicles used by the Vatican such as the contemporary W163 Mercedes M-Class featuring its distinctive glass enclosure surrounding the rear seat.^[187]

There have been many different designs for popemobiles since Pope Paul VI used a modified Lincoln Continental to greet crowds in New York City in 1965. Some are open air, while others have bulletproof glass walls to enclose the pope, deemed necessary after the 1981 assassination attempt of Pope John Paul II. Some allow the pope to sit, while others are designed to accommodate him standing. The variety of popemobiles allows the Roman Curia to select an appropriate one for each usage depending upon the level of security needed, distance, speed of travel, and the pope's preferences.

When visiting regions with domestic automobile production, the pope often makes an attempt to commission a vehicle from that country such as the

Kia Sedona for his trip to South Korea.^[187]

For daily driving, the Vatican uses an armoured Mercedes-Benz S-Class and a custom-made Lancia Thesis, as well as a custom-made electric Renault Kangoo for use around Castel Gandolfo. All the popemobiles and limousines have registration SCV 1.^[189]

Venezuela

Chevrolet Trailblazer, Chevrolet Express, Ford Expedition, Toyota 4Runner, Toyota Fortuner, Toyota Sequoia, Jeep Grand Cherokee, and an ambulance in case of emergency, and escorted by the Presidential Guard, using armored Toyota Land Cruiser (80&90 Series), the transit police and the Venezuelan National Guard

motorcycle officers have the duty to escort the motorcade and to clear up the traffic.

Another fleet of vehicles includes a Cadillac Fleetwood that is used for national holidays like special parades, also the president used 3 armoured black (W211), these vehicles have license plates with the national emblem, but are used for special occasions or important meetings when Hugo Chávez met with other presidents. Another vehicle is an armored silver Lincoln Town Car used to transport the president's visitors from the

Palacio de Miraflores

and back.

The vice president is usually driven in an armored Nissan Patrol with a motorcade of 4 or 5 SUVs. Ministers usually travel in armored vehicles including Chevrolet Impala, Chevrolet Trailblazer, Chevrolet Tahoe, Jeep Grand Cherokee, Toyota 4Runner, Toyota Camry, Toyota Fortuner, Ford Fusion, Ford Explorer, Ford Expedition, also escorted by Venezuelan National Guard officers.

The last acquisition to the fleet is a Bentley Continental Flying Spur.^[190]

President

Nicolas Maduro

is driving a black Toyota 4Runner or a Ford Explorer or a Toyota Fortuner often accompanied with the Venezuela Presidential Honor Guard motorcade with his assistants and ministers.

Vietnam

The president of Vietnam is driven in a bulletproof Toyota Land Cruiser.^{[citation needed]} The General Secretary of the Vietnam Communist Party travels in a 1998 Toyota Crown. The prime minister uses Toyota Land Cruiser as well. Usually on long-distance or special occasions, the motorcade includes some police motorbikes, several Toyota Land Cruiser and Toyota Camry. Ministers usually travel in Toyota Camry, Toyota Fortuner and VinFast Lux A 2.0. All government cars have blue licence plates but some have white civil license plates with a government placard behind the windshield.

Yemen

The president of Yemen is driven in various state-owned armored vehicles. Ministers usually travel in a Toyota Prado.

Yugoslavia

President Josip Broz Tito used a custom-built Mercedes-Benz 600 limousine with a removable top for most functions. Tito also had several luxury cars in his private motor pool collection, including: numerous Mercedes-Benz models, including a 770k seized from Ante Pavelić after WWII, a Rolls-Royce Phantom V, and several Cadillac and Chevrolet models.^[191]

Zambia

As of July 2011, the president of Zambia was driven in an armoured Mercedes-Benz S600 Pullman limousine, escorted by 30 officers of the Zambia Police Service trained in diplomatic protection on BMW motorcycles and in six BMW 3 Series E93 cars. His motorcade also included an ambulance at all times. For visits to rural areas, the president uses an armoured Toyota Land Cruiser 100 Series.

Zimbabwe

The

Mercedes-Benz GLE-Class and a Mercedes-Benz S-Class. His motorcade includes Mercedes-Benz C-Class

marked as police cars, as well as various other vehicles transporting his security detail. The president uses 1952 Rolls-Royce Silver Wraith as ceremonial state car. Mthakawazi The king of the Matebe Nation uses a Toyota Hilux, while chiefs use Toyota Land Cruisers.

See also

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