Putin’s Aurus, Xi’s Hongqi: Inside the super-secure armoured cars at BRICS Summit

Russian President Vladimir Putin and Chinese President Xi Jinping are bringing more than their delegations to the BRICS Summit in New Delhi. Their presidential motorcades feature two heavily armoured, specially built state cars. Putin, who arrived on September 11, is travelling in his Russian-made Aurus Senat. Xi, who arrives on September 12, is expected to use China’s Hongqi N701. Both limousines combine heavy armour with secure communication systems, allowing the leaders to remain protected and connected while on the move. Here is a closer look at the two cars set to be part of the high-security BRICS Summit in New…