"But it is (or was) the kind of competitive, mass-market crossover that pays the bills for other things, as every automaker needs amid this expensive, rocky shift to electrification, advanced software and autonomy. But the RDX is going on a two-year hiatus before becoming a hybrid model. In the meantime, Acura is launching a smaller gas crossover, the ADX, and the electric RSXone of the first cars on Honda's new in-house EV platform, replacing the General Motors-made ZDX that was discontinued last year."
"Now, dealers are mad that they're losing such an important car at a time when demand for its upcoming RSX electric model may not be as strong as it would've been with $7,500 tax credits in place. And they may have a point this time. That kicks off this edition of Critical Materials, our morning roundup of industry and technology news."
Acura has temporarily discontinued its top-selling RDX crossover and will put the model on a two-year hiatus before converting it to a hybrid. Acura plans to introduce a smaller gas crossover called the ADX and an electric RSX built on Honda's new in-house EV platform, replacing the General Motors-built ZDX. Dealers are angry about losing a mass-appealing crossover at a time when EV demand is uncertain and federal $7,500 tax credits may be unavailable. Dealers warn the cancellation of RSX production on short notice leaves them without volume sellers. Porsche continues to face sales issues in China. Public talk about the United States owning Greenland is negatively affecting some auto stocks.
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