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Fuel Rationing Talk Spooks Drivers, But Panic Buying Might Be A Bigger Problem In Australia

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Australia says fuel still flowing but rationing remains possible if conflict worsens. Panic buying blamed for shortages despite normal supply levels across country. Oil shock could push more buyers toward EVs if prices stay high due to conflict. Australia’s government is trying to calm nerves after admitting fuel rationing isn’t off the table. But before any Aussies start hoarding jerry cans and turning their swimming pools and hot tubs into open-air gasoline depositories, officials would like to persuade you that supply is still flowing. The bigger issue, they say, might actually be drivers overreacting. The concern, as if you didn’t already know, stems from the ongoing conflict involving Iran , which has disrupted one of the world’s most critical oil routes. With the Strait of Hormuz effectively shut because tankers aren’t willing to risk being fired on, global supply has taken a major hit, sending prices climbing and sparking fears of shortages and Australia’s first ...
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BMW’s Smallest EV Now Looks Like A Mini iX3

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BMW iX1 adopts Neue Klasse styling with a cleaner look. The EV is expected to share battery and motor tech with iX3. Single-motor variants are expected to launch before dual. BMW may have just revealed the new i3 sedan , but behinds the scenes, it’s already working on another EV. A redesigned iX1 is on the way, and fresh spy shots make one thing clear, it is moving in a very different visual direction. The brand’s smallest electric SUV now appears to be taking heavy inspiration from the iX3, effectively shrinking down that model’s look while adopting the Neue Klasse design language that is gradually rolling out across the brand’s lineup. Read: BMW’s New Compact SUV Spills Its Innermost Secrets While the company has gone to the trouble of wrapping the prototype in its typical black-and-white camouflage, there’s no hiding some of the biggest design changes. Most notably, we can see that the large kidney grilles of the outgoing EV have been ditched in favor of small, vert...
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Georgia Wants A Tax Break After Gas Prices Jump Nearly 80 Cents

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Georgia lawmakers vote to suspend gas tax as Iran war pushes fuel prices higher. The proposal mirrors relief efforts up for debate in California and other states. Experts say global oil markets, not state policy alone, are driving the spike. It’s no secret that fuel prices are skyrocketing across the USA right now. Since the start of the Iran war, it’s shot up by roughly 80-90 cents per gallon. In Georgia, regular gas sat at about $3 per gallon before the conflict began. Now, it’s up to around $3.77, with mid-grade at $4.23 and premium at $4.64. Lawmakers have decided to stop waiting for the end of the conflict and they’re working to suspend the gas tax for 60 days to provide some relief to residents. The Georgia House of Representatives overwhelmingly passed House Bill 1199 on Wednesday, approving a temporary suspension of the state’s motor fuel tax as prices at the pump surge. The measure now heads to the Senate, and if it passes there, it will still need Gov. Brian K...
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Bentley’s First EV Won’t Get An ICE Transplant, But It Might Get A Name From The ICE Age

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Bentley’s EV SUV may adopt the long-rumored Barnato name. The name honors Le Mans winner and Bentley owner Woolf. Platform design prevents adding hybrid or gas powertrains. Bentley’s upcoming electric vehicle has been spied on numerous occasions , but its name has been a mystery. However, the “world’s first luxury urban SUV” could end up being called the Barnato. The name has been rumored for years and reports from 2016 claimed the company was working on an entry-level sports car that could wear the moniker. More recently, in 2025, we noted the Barnato name was a strong possibility for the crossover as the automaker applied for the trademark. More: Bentley’s New Urban SUV Copies A Controversial Feature From Audi’s Q3 Car & Driver seems to agree, having uncovered new trademark filings for the name across the European Union, the United States, and the United Kingdom. The American paperwork is for goods and services such as “motor vehicles and parts” including “ele...
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London Wants SUV Drivers To Pay More Over One Statistic Critics Call ‘Ridiculous’

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A proposal by Transport for London is considering imposing extra charges for SUV drivers. Its because research shows that “oversized vehicles” are responsible for more fatalities. The plans are facing severe pushback from the opposition party, who call them “ridiculous”. London-based SUV owners may soon have to factor in additional charges if they want to drive in the capital. Transport for London (TfL) is reportedly exploring whether oversized and heavier vehicles should face extra costs, citing the damage and safety risks they can pose. The idea points to a wider rethink underway in cities about what larger vehicles mean for crowded urban streets. The debate has picked up pace as ever-larger vehicles become a more common sight on London’s streets, even though the city is already overcrowded with buses , bikes, narrow roads and tight parking. Read: London’s Fed Up With Foreign Millionaires Dodging Fines, So It’s Towing Their Exotic Cars The argument is simple: the b...
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