Armored Cars

The "apocalypse-ready" Cybertruck Sting isn't the prettiest truck, but it promises serious off-grid capability. Along with various grades of armor, the Sting boasts Starlink internet and a jet-fuel generator to fully recharge the drive battery.

Roshel Smart Armored Vehicles has rolled out its Senator Mine Resistant Ambush Protected (MRAP) armored fighting vehicle at CANSEC. Based on the Ford F-550 pickup truck, it's been specially modified to withstand mine blasts and ballistic rounds.

Israeli defense company Plasan Sasa has rolled out its Wilder ground vehicle at the Eurostory 2022 defense exhibition in Paris. Designed for military patrols and special forces, the 3.7-tonne armored 4x4 provides NATO Stanag 4569 Level 2 protection.

AddArmor has wrapped an Audi RS7 with its special in-house paneling and ballistic glass to produce what it says is the fastest armored car in the world, with plenty of other tricks up its sleeve to stave off attacks.​​

Anyone who felt Rezvani's original Tank XUV (eXtreme Utility Vehicle) was a touch underdone can now stump up US$295,000 or more for a Military Edition, complete with bulletproof armor, thermal and night vision systems, a smoke bomb button and a 707-hp Hellcat engine.

The Frankfurt Motor Show wraps up this weekend, and with it goes a stunning collection of cars, trucks, vans, urban transporters, flying taxis and more. As we bid this year's IAA adieu, we give you one final gallery.​

The Prombron Black Alligator is the latest option in Dartz's stable of SUVs so ostentatious even the most shameless of dictators must blush a little when driving in public. The package drenches the 2016 Mercedes-AMG GLS63 in carbon, Kevlar, alligator skin and more.

The Mercedes-Maybach S600 Pullman will undoubtedly be the choice of many a high-ranking dignitary and business mogul. For those that need extra security, the new Pullman Guard rolls out with bullet- and blast-ready armor.

Mercedes-Maybach has unveiled a special-protection model of its S 600 limo, with the highest level of ballistic protection for civilian vehicles. The S 600 Guard is aimed at the likes of heads of state and business leaders who may be concerned about bullets or explosives being aimed at them.

Armored vehicles aren't typically the most luxurious, what with safety rather taking precedence. Vehicle conversion firm Lexani, however, has shown that this need not be the case. Its new B6-armored Toyota Land Cruiser both affords protection and boasts a host of fancy features.

The Dartz Prombron Black Shark is a battle-ready armored SUV built atop a Mercedes-AMG GL platform. It offers up to 1,500 bhp of roaring engine output combined with a unique scaly look and opulent interior

Earlier this month, Mercedes revealed its S600 Guard armored car. Now BMW has followed suit by using Moscow’s International Auto Salon to launch the new X5 Security Plus, an armored version of the X5 SUV.