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Lexus IS electric successor placed on hold – report
Executive Summary
Summary: Lexus has cancelled development of a dedicated electric successor to the IS, originally planned as a production version of the LF-ZC concept. The Japanese luxury brand will instead focus on adapting existing platforms for EV variants, following broader industry trends away from pure EV architectures amid slowing sales in key markets like North America.
Brands mentioned: Lexus, BMW, Mercedes-Benz, Toyota, Honda, Acura, Denza, Zeekr, Stellantis, Volvo, GAC
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Lexus IS electric successor placed on hold – report
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