Volkswagen teases new concept EV hatch, ID X

Giving a preview of the brand’s newest electric concept car, Volkswagen CEO Ralf Brandstätter shared on his personal LinkedIn account some details and photos of the Volkswagen ID X concept car.

The new VW concept car shared by Brandstätter, which is more like a performance version of the ID 3 electric hatchback sold in Europe, sports a matte gray finish with green accents, largediameter wheels, and Alcantara wrapped interior with green accents. In an Autocar UK report, the ID X is rated to output 329 hp and is said to feature a four-wheel drive system derived from the Volkswagen ID 4 GTX EV set to be available in the European market. As per the limited details shared, the Volkswagen ID X is said to weigh 200kg less than the production ID 3. The Volkswagen boss also teased that the ID X can go from 0-100kph in 5.3 sec. and shared that the concept car has a Drift mode similar to the new Volkswagen Golf R.

Brandstätter stated that the ID X is not designed for production but rather the brand will be using the techs and features found in the concept car for future EV Volkswagen models. He furthered that the concept was a result of Volkswagen engineers’ enjoyment in developing high performance electric vehicles such as the ID 4 GTX and so Volkswagen higher ups allowed them to build the ID X concept.

Volkswagen plans to develop more high performance electric cars. In another Autocar UK report, Volkswagen R, the German brand’s performance division, plans to come up with an R version of the ID 3 electric hatchback and intends to launch it to the European market by 2024.

IsuzuPH signs with Velocity Motors Sales Corp. for Subic dealership

Isuzu Philippines Corporation (IPC), today, led by its President, Mr. Hajime Koso, formally solidified its partnership with Isuzu Subic under Velocity Motors Sales Corporation. In view of the ongoing pandemic, both have mutually agreed to hold the contract signing ceremony virtually making it a first in the organization’s history.

“IPC officially welcomes Velocity Motors Sales Corporation to our growing network. As you may all know, we are on our “road to 50 dealerships” and today seals our 47th outlet nationwide. We have been wanting to further establish our presence in Zambales so thank you to Velocity Motors for partnering with us in capturing the market and being part of our expansion project. We are committed to continuously provide the best products and services in our new home in Subic , Koso says.

The aforementioned group, represented by Mr. Jason Hao, President and Director and Mr. Jeffrey Hao Lin, Director, is highly recognized for their expertise and achievements when it comes to trucks and bodybuilding in the northern coast of Central Luzon.

Isuzu Subic’s 3,799-sqm dealership will follow the Isuzu Outlet Standard (IOS) and include a display showroom, a customer mezzanine and parts warehouse. Although the main area already holds a 1,380-sqm service workshop that caters to both commercial and light commercial vehicles, there will also be a dedicated 1,518-sqm off-site space with a preparation bay and paint booth for body repairs in an effort to accommodate more vehicles, especially trucks, that require heavyduty maintenance.

IPC was recently recognized by Isuzu Motors Limited in Japan for earning Triple Stars in the 2020 Aftersales Awards. Only four other distributors and dealers in the six regions around the globe was awarded the top rating. The company strives to sustain this feat in the coming years and Isuzu Subic’s extended facility and increased capacity is just one of several action plans being taken to provide more access to the brand’s highest quality of aftersales servicing and parts fulfillment in the country.