Obama’s High-Tech Defenses: Bullet-Resistant Suit, Tank-Like Limo, and One Huge Gun

What kind of high-tech precautions were taken on inauguration day? Advanced ballistics fabrics, a truck-limo hybrid with bunker-like doors, and a trailing machine gun vehicle were among the latest defenses issued the President, in the face of at least one potential terrorist threat-alert issued to local and federal police, as reported by the AP. - Fast Company

On top of the armored limo and bulletproof vest, over 12,000 police officers, swat soldiers, and secret service agents patrolled the streets and kept a close eye on crowds for potential threats. Crowd numbered at over a million people, so the numbers were a little off balance.

Fire destroyed stretch limo

INVESTIGATIONS are continuing into a fire at Belford on Sunday which destroyed a stretch limousine hire car. Two teams of firefighters managed to stop the flames spreading to a number of other vehicles, kept in a compound on Station Road, although a similar vehicle sustained some damage in the blaze. - Berwick Advertiser

There are no details on the colour of the car, model or company that drove the vehicle. Everyone is OK though, which is the best news we can hear.

If you’re going to party in Laval, then Mumba is your destination. Located close to Laval downtown, Mumba is the gathering place of Laval party goers. Jam packed all weekends with beautiful women, it sucks in guys from all around the area to test their game and luck.

Mumba features seats where you can buy a bottle and make cocktails all night long. There are 2 bars, 1 main bar and another one on the outside patio, closed for the winter.

Entrances feature special “mushroom” heaters which let partiers enjoy their cigarettes in cold winter weather without coats. The “mushrooms” are so hot, even at -30, it sometimes gets unbearable.

Laval Luxury Transportation

Montreal Limo offers first class transportation to and from Mumba. Pitch in with your buddies for a limo and enjoy a vibrant night, in style. Drink all you want, since transportation is taken care of. We can get you to any club / bar in Laval or Montreal, so you’re covered for the night.

Bentley Continental Flying Spur is a 4 door version of the original 2 door Bentley Continental GT, which was introduced in 2005. The Continental is currently Bentley’s Fastest sedan is set to compete with Maybach, Rolls Royce, Mercedes and other high end cars.

Bentley Continental Flying Spur Specifications

• 6.0 L engine
• 552 hp
• top speed 195 mph (314 km/h)
• 0 - 100km/h 4.5 seconds

Interior is lavish with high end luxurious features designed for royal driving experience. Some of the features are RSD audio, auto door closing, cell phone blue tooth, computer that measures fuel consumption, garage door opener, eight speakers, smart card readers and more. The vehicle is packed with super high end features, for both passengers and drivers.

Today, January 20th 2009 Barack Obama was inaugurated as the 44th American President. More then a million people traveled to Washington to see inauguration live, and more than 500 million people turned their TV and computer monitors to witness the event.

Obama’s limo got some shine in the press as well, in fact here some of the most interesting articles for the day regarding his car:

Obama limousine has ‘44′ on its plate

Carrying the president-elect’s entourage were two massive, specially reinforced and outfitted shiny black vehicles, one for Obama and his family and one as a decoy for security reasons. The numbers on their navy blue license plates read “44,” a nod to the soon-to-be 44th president. - Yahoo News

Article came a little early since Obama is now officially the president of the United States with “44″ on his license plate. Yahoo says that 1 limo is there for decoy reasons, but its fairly easy to identify Obama with 44 on the plate…

Obama limo has Goodyear tires

Barack Obama will be riding on a little bit of Akron-based technology after he takes the oath of office for president today. The president’s official customized Cadillac DTS limousine will be riding on a set of specialized Goodyear tires. - Ohio.com

Good marketing for Good Year. I hear a new slogan coming up “President Chooses Good Year” or, “If it’s safe for president - its safe for you”

President-elect Barack Obama may inherit his predecessors’ wars, deficit and address, but he will not have to ride in George W. Bush’s car. The Detroit News reports during the inauguration, Obama will cruise down Pennsylvania Avenue in an armoured 2009 Cadillac Presidential Limousine.  - NPR

The Cadillac is made by GM and has been in the making for several months. It is covered by armour from top to bottom, with no weak spots. It is literally a tank with windows disguised as a car, without the cannon. It doesn’t need a cannon, because it has thousands of canons at disposal known as the US Army. 

Authorities recover $57,000 limo stolen from Dallas storage unit

A $57,000 stretch limousine that was stolen over the weekend has been located by the Dallas County Sheriff’s Department.  - Dallas News

The limo was found by Detective Michael Ortiz of the North Texas Auto Theft Task Force on Monday at 4 p.m. The downside is - limo was stripped of all electronics including audio systems, TV and media players, The damage is worth several thousands dollars, but the owner has the limo back. 

Hello, my name is Ivan, and I work for Montreal Limo. One of my tasks is to keep this blog lively, along with other company blogs.

Last Friday, I moved in to Montreal from Toronto, and to tell you, it’s been fun few days. The trip started with me leaving for Pearson at 7am. We got there on time, with no hassle. Airport lady accepted my overweight bad, and plane took off without delays. Upon arrival Silvo Frank met me at Dorval airport to give him a hand at arranging the stand for the wedding trade show in downtown Montreal.

We dropped off my bags and went to the warehouse to rent tables, and stand decorations. After picking up the merndize, it was a short ride to the show, where we had to carry chairs and tables through entire building. After setting everything up we headed up for the office.

In the office Mike Wilson picked me up and drove to my new home in Laval, where Michael, limo driver lives, along with computer programmer Ugin. The house belongs to Michael, but he rents his rooms, to pay off the house faster. The guy himself is very friendly and you will love him. He also got a little kid, named Sammy and dates cute girl Dana. On the same night we went to the club, where I was introduced to his friends.

Anyway, it’s nice to be here, and you should know that people  behind yor limo rides are caring and responsible individuals.

Here’s how cities around the world met New Years, on tape.

Montreal

Toronto

London

Syndey

Paris

Berlin

Michael Jackson to sell limo at auction

Interested in riding in Michael Jackson’s limo? How about owning it? In April it could be yours, as the King of Pop is selling a slew of his personal items, including eight to 10 of his cars, at an auction in Beverly Hills, Calif. - Auto Week

The pop star is selling 8 of his 10 cars, and getting rid of other lavish items on Apr 14 - 20 next to Beverly Hilton. Is Michael short for cash? Why would he sell his items? Looks like ressesion is getting at even the wealthiest. Press release mentions that part of the proceeds will go to the Recording Academy, but what are the real motives?

Above is the picture of the interior. One of the readers made a comment: “Where are the booster seats for his mates?” …. :)))

Limo sandwiched between two trains in West Chicago

The limo somehow ventured onto the train tracks near the crossing at Roosevelt and Kautz roads in the west suburb and about 7:30 p.m. it was struck by two trains traveling in opposite directions on separate tracks, according to West Chicago Fire Protection District Lt. Jason Day. - Beacon News

According to Sun-Times News Group, no one was injured when limo got sandwiched between two trains. Article did not mention whether limo had any passengers, but my guess it hade none.

Did the driver get stuck? Was this revenge? A suicide attempt? Drinking and driving? There are no details at this point.

Dallas Police Report: Play fight escalates into fistfight inside limo

THE COMPLAINANT WAS UNSURE HOW HE WAS CUT AND WITH WHAT TYPE OF INSTRUMENT. THE ARRESTED PERSON STATED THE COMPLAINANT THREW THE GLASS AT HIM, AND THE ARRESTED PERSON THREW IT BACK AT THE COMPLAINANT.

NEITHER THE COMPLAINANT OR ARRESTED PERSON KNEW WHAT CUT THE COMPLAINANT OR HOW. THE ARRESTED PERSON STATED THE FIGHT STARTED AS A PLAY FIGHT AND ESCALATED INTO A FIST FIGHT DUE TO THE COMPLAINANTS INTOXICATION. - Dallas News.