WASHINGTON, March 21 (Reuters) - The head of the U.S.

Secret Service met with General Motors ( GM ) executives this

week in Michigan to discuss next-generation armored SUVs as the

automaker works on the upcoming version of the presidential

limousine, the agency said Friday.

The Secret Service said on X that Director Sean Curran met

with GM "to discuss advancements that could benefit the next

generation of armored SUVs."

In September, the Homeland Security Department and Secret

Service awarded GM a $14.8 million contract for development of

the next-generation presidential limousine that could be worth

up to $40.8 million through 2029.