GWM TANK 500 HEV now open for bookings with an estimated price of around RM350,000

GWM Malaysia recently announced that they will be launching the GWM TANK 500 HEV in Malaysia soon. This follows the launch of the GWM TANK 300 and is something that the market needs, chunky proper SUV looks and luxurious at that.

The GWM TANK 500 HEV  rugged exterior measures 5078 mm in length, 1934 mm in width, and 1905 mm in height, with a 2850 mm wheelbase. Powered by a 2.0-litre turbocharged 4-cylinder hybrid engine and paired with a 9-speed hybrid automatic transmission, the GWM TANK 500 HEV produces a combined power of 255 kW(346Ps) and 648 Nm of torque. With Intelligent All-terrain system include 11 driving modes, as well as TANK Turn, and Off-road Cruise Control, it effortlessly tackles various terrains. Not only that,it comes with intelligent 4WD with M-Lock, a transparent chassis, and L2+ driving assist, and this is why Great Wall Motors thinks that this is ultimate all-terrain luxury hybrid SUV.

Porsche Malaysia celebrates 15 years in Malaysia - Shows off the new Porsche Cayenne S CKD and other achievements at a public roadshow in TRX

 

Porsche Malaysia, represented by Sime Darby Auto Performance (Auto Performance), had marked 15 years of Accelerating Dreams with a grand celebration recently. Last 11 – 13 April 2025 at Central Exchange, The Exchange TRX where  Porsche Malaysia also unveiled the latest generation of the iconic 911 (which is in this blog's previous article), alongside other Porsche sports car models. The anniversary celebration also highlights the marque’s rich racing history and DNA, with mall-goers invited to see the Sime Motors Racing Team 911 GT3 Cup Car currently campaigning the Porsche Carrera Cup Asia.

The Porsche 911 (992.2) is now officially available in Malaysia starting with the 911 Carrera unveiled

 

In conjunction with Porsche Malaysia’s 15th anniversary, the latest generation of the 911 Carrera in its latest 992.2 form (as what it is called internally) . The celebration kicks off with public roadshow from 11 to 13 April 2025 at Central Exchange, The Exchange TRX Mall, showcasing models like the 911, Cayenne, Taycan and Macan. The New 911 Carrera and locally-assembled Cayenne S E-Hybrid Coupé showcased as part of anniversary celebrations take center stage during this event.

(photos are of the 911 Carrera unveiled at the event)

As the benchmark for emotional performance, German precision engineering, and distilled driving pleasure, the new 911 continues to push the boundaries of innovation while staying true to its heritage. Now in the second phase of its 992 series generation, the first model shown in Malaysia is the base Carrera variant, while a 'base' model, it actually more powerful than the outgoing 992 911 Carrera GTS which made 473 PS. Progress is good isnt it?

The New 2025 Facelifted Volvo XC90 - The most favourite Volvo SUV is better than ever for Malaysia and actually cheaper to buy here than in the UK

At the launch of the 2025 Volvo EX90 fully electrified SUV, Volvo Car Malaysia also launched the facelifted 2025 Volvo XC90 Twin Engine (hybrid) SUV. The facelift as usual brings an update to the exterior styling and most notably upgrades the user interface to bring Volvo Cars’ popular flagship SUV closer to the marque’s fully electric models. Other upgrades to the XC90 is a redesigned cockpit and larger user central display, upgraded suspension and interior materials, and improved sound insulation better than ever refinement and comfort.

 (note that all photos here are of the T8 and not the B5)

The 2025 Volvo EX90 EV SUV has been launched in Malaysia - Probably the nicest EV SUV in its segment and even higher up the price range

This could be the most luxurious and complete EV SUV in its segment. The 2025 Volvo EX90 flagship fully electric seven-seater SUV is the first from Volvo Cars to be software-driven and hardware-ready for future autonomous driving and it is now made available in Malaysia. We get the top-spec variant with Ultra trim and twin electric motors with recommended retail price of RM442,888 (before insurance)