Before the end of November, Royal Enfield will launch the Goan Classic 350, its fifth product on the J-series engine platform, following the Meteor, Classic, Hunter, and Bullet. The Goan Classic will be a funky-looking bobber-style motorcycle that will share most of its fundamentals with the Classic 350.

1. Riding position will be different from Classic 350’s
2. Will use the same engine as the other RE 350s
3. Could be the most expensive 350cc RE upon launch

Royal Enfield Goan Classic 350: details

Since the Goan Classic will use the same 349cc single-cylinder engine as the rest of the RE 350s, its peak output will most likely stand at 20hp and 27Nm of torque. Even the Goan Classic’s main frame is likely to be the same as the Classic 350. The differences are likely to be in the styling, paint options, and riding position. 

Also See: Royal Enfield Classic 650 Twin review: All-Time Classic?

F1 has announced a new 2025 season launch event where all 10 teams will unveil their livery on February 18, marking the start of the championship’s 75th anniversary year. Tickets will be available for fans to attend the event, which will be held at London’s The O2.

1. F1 2025 launch event tickets go on sale on November 15
2. All 20 drivers will be present

F1 2025 season launch tickets, livestream

All 10 F1 teams will be unveiling their 2025 season liveries at the event. An official statement shared by F1 says the event will also feature interviews with key figures from the sport – including the drivers and team principals – as well as entertainment segments and special guest presenters.

The event will take place on February 18 from 8pm-10pm GMT (1:30am-3:30am IST) and ticket prices range from £58 to £113 (around Rs 6,200-12,000). Tickets go on sale on Friday, November 15.

For fans who can’t attend the event in person, there will also be a livestream. Further details on this will be revealed in the coming weeks.

“For the first time we will bring together our fans, all 20 superstars of our sport and some very special guests to officially kick off our new season and mark our 75th year of racing,” said Stefano Domenicali, president and CEO of Formula 1.

“With 2025 set to be a classic season following all the drama so far for 2024, this is a fantastic opportunity for fans of all ages to experience up-close the incredible entertainment spectacle that is Formula 1.”

Will teams show their real cars?

It is very unlikely that teams will showcase their final 2025 contenders at the event.

2025 F1 pre-season testing will take place from February 26-28 in Bahrain. Given that most teams will not want to give away any major secrets ahead of this, we can expect the launch event to largely feature show cars simply sporting the new liveries. But this has already been the case for several years now, with majority of the teams opting to share cleverly concealed renders or displaying show cars during their individual launch events.

What about traditional F1 launches?

This replaces the standard pre-season build-up where teams usually hold their own launch events across several weeks. However, F1 hasn’t confirmed whether this will be a permanent addition. For now, it’s simply been billed as a special event to celebrate the championship’s 75th anniversary.

Also see:

F1 2024: Verstappen wins Brazil GP from P17 on grid

Architect Vinu Daniel of Wallmakers comes up with designs and construction methodologies for his residential projects where the approach is not only totally unconventional, but the emerging edifice is so in tune with its context as to leave the least footprint

I like big, flashy, ostentatious cars just as much as anyone else, but let’s be real. I live in Mumbai, where commutes are more accurately measured in time, not distance. The streets are small and crowded, traffic moves at a wheel-to-wheel crawl, and when it rains, the road surface starts to resemble Normandy Beach on D-Day. To tackle the first two obstacles, a small car is best, preferably an electric one that doesn’t emit fumes whilst it’s stuck in traffic. That’s why I loved our long-term MG Comet so very much. The latter issue, however, is best tackled with an SUV; something even an ardent sedan aficionado like myself will concede. Enter the Punch EV, which, in its first month alone – an arduous one during peak monsoon – has managed to fulfil that very specific list of requirements.

Okay, it’s a size or two up on the Comet, but that’s not to say it’s large; it feels noticeably more compact than even the Nexon EV we ran in our fleet last year. You pay the price in the back seat, which doesn’t feel as spacious as even the Comet’s (one of the benefits of the MG’s boxy design and skateboard platform). But since I rarely have passengers, this is no bother. What’s most important is its small footprint in a traffic jam, and the ease with which you can park it just about anywhere in Mumbai. On that last point, I find myself relying more on the large rear-view mirrors, as the rear camera quality isn’t sharp. Its feed regularly fails, and during the monsoon, it’s often quickly caked in muck kicked up by the tyres.

With a potent 122hp in such a tiny package, performance feels almost excessive. While it was initially fun watching other motorists’ looks of surprise as a Punch scurried away from them when the lights turned green, these days I find myself staying away from Sport mode because it’s simply too strong for crowded city environs, and flooring it can cause alarming wheelspin. While Eco mode isn’t overtly dull, I’ve come to prefer City (or Normal) mode, which just feels a bit more effortless. What’s more, I’ve been playing around with the adjustable regen, done via paddle shifters behind the steering wheel; very premium. The ideal mix I’ve settled on for around town is City drive mode and Level 2 regen, which I think complement each other well. It also helped contribute to city efficiency of 6.9km/kWh, which translates to a potential 240km from its 35kWh battery.

While I like that they’ve moved to the upmarket paddle-style regen mode selection, I’m disappointed they went back to the rotary dial for the gear selector; the Nexon EV has since moved on to a smart monostable lever. Yes, it’s cool that a colour screen shows you what drive state you’re in, but the shift is still slow and sometimes doesn’t happen at all. You have to look down to see if you’re in D or R every time – a huge frustration in the heat of the moment while making a three-point turn on a busy street, as I have to do it daily to get into my home. Moreover, we too experienced the ‘EV System Critical Alert’ error message, which is a known issue in Tata EVs. While the vehicle started up just fine, it would not lock, although the error subsequently disappeared on its own. Nonetheless, Tata was quick to collect the car for inspection. It’s also really annoying that the car alarm goes off if you exit the vehicle with the key, even for a few seconds while the car’s running, like to shut a gate, for example. My neighbours aren’t fans. 

But these are all things I’d be prepared to learn to work around for the overall package the Punch EV delivers. I’ve mentioned the powertrain already, but the ride quality is something that has to be experienced to believe. Forget compact SUVs, it’s safely on par with midsize SUVs two classes above, and the little Punch just crushes monsoon potholes without flinching. Then there’s the features list, which is so vast, you’d think Tata would’ve saved some stuff for its more expensive EVs. In fact, at the recent Curvv EV launch, I couldn’t help but chuckle when I realised most of its features were available in the Punch EV, too. 360-degree cameras with blind-view monitoring? Ventilated front seats? A sunroof? Connected tech? LED lighting? You don’t expect any of this in a sub-compact SUV.

Also see: 

Tata Punch EV review: Feels like a mini-Nexon EV 

Tata Punch EV road test, review 

The Fronx marks the return of the 1.0-litre Boosterjet turbo-petrol engine. This engine was first introduced in the Baleno RS back in 2017, but it was discontinued owing to low demand and the shift to BS6.

The Aurochs Edition sits between the HTX and HTX+ trims in the Sonet’s variant line-up.

The 296 GTS comes with a retractable hard top similar to the more expensive Ferrari SF90 Spider.

BMW will also launch the all-new M2 Coupe in India soon.

The Gloster Blackstorm edition comes with all the bells and whistles that are offered on the regular Gloster.

The Hero HF Deluxe is available in three variants — drum kick cast, drum self cast and i3s drum self cast

The most noticeable addition to the Xtreme 160R is the USD fork, replacing the current bike’s telescopic unit

The standard and DLX variants of Dio were earlier priced at ₹68,625 and ₹72,626, respectively

Toyota plans to make an all solid-state battery as part of ambitious plans for battery electric vehicles, amid criticism faced by Japan’s top automaker against climate change

Production of C3 Aircross SUV has commenced at the Tiruvallur plant. Bookings will begin by September and deliveries by October. The price will be announced closer to that date.

Kia India unveils the EV9 e-SUV and Carnival Limousine, blending cutting-edge technology, luxury, and sustainability

Two Canada-based Malayali friends brew Taika, an artisanal arrack using fruits, spices, dates and jaggery Their ‘naadan charayam’ label bears the image of an elephant and a Kerala bus

The popular restaurant has re-launched in Arumbakkam serving highlights from the old menu, including masala dosas, chole bhatura and carrot halwa. And yes, you can still order from the car

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The 2024 Earthshot Prize awards were announced last week. Two winners have new technologies that could benefit the entire world.

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