<p>Bengaluru: One would think <a href="https://www.deccanherald.com/tags/ferrari">Ferrari</a> reportedly paying Rs 8 lakh as rent for a 10,000-square-foot showroom space in Bengaluru would bring laurels to the IT hub. Instead, the internet is trolling the city, asking where the roads are to drive the supercar.</p>.<p>Bengaluru’s first Ferrari showroom opened near the ITC factory in Meenakunte Hosur village, near Kempegowda International Airport, towards the end of March.</p>.<p>While it may already be a crowd-puller, it has also sparked a raging online debate, once again highlighting the city’s pothole-ridden roads.</p>.<p>Tongue-in-cheek, 'X' user @DoctorC28 asked, "Where will we even drive this car in Blore? The potholes are so deep, how will the car come out of it?" Another user, Sujay (@sujay_phadke), suggested that luxury carmakers should themselves provide the necessary infrastructure—perhaps even build a few roads—to make it possible to drive a Ferrari in Bengaluru.</p>.<p>'X' user StayTrue (@mkart72) had a similar take: "Hope they sell roads too, as an accessory," he joked.</p>.<p>The discussion also veered towards the showroom’s compliance with the 60 per cent Kannada signage rule.</p>.Toll up on Bengaluru airport road from April 1; cars to pay Rs 120 for single journey.<p>The Bruhat Bengaluru Mahanagara Palike (BBMP) issued a directive in December 2023 mandating that all commercial establishments under its jurisdiction display name boards with at least 60 per cent Kannada text by February 28, 2024.</p>.<p>However, 'X' user Aniruddha Vasudeva (@VasudevaAnirudh) pointed out that the showroom's signage only appeared disproportionate because "Ferrari" is a three-syllable word in Kannada.</p>.<p>"The text height in both languages seems to be equal," he observed, momentarily settling the debate.</p>.<p>Of course, many were simply excited about getting their very own Ferrari showroom.</p>.<p>"It’s a whole vibe," some declared. 'X' user @CricwithNick added, "The prancing horse in Bengaluru? That’s pure class rolling in." Incidentally, in September 2021, a speeding Ferrari crashed into a median in Yelahanka, with overspeeding on wet roads suspected to have caused the accident.</p>.<p>The showroom will also deal in pre-owned Ferraris. Apart from Bengaluru, Mumbai and New Delhi each have a Ferrari showroom. Both the Delhi and Bengaluru outlets are operated by Ferrari dealer Select Cars Private Limited.</p>.<p>According to media reports, Bengaluru already has around 20 to 30 Ferraris on its roads.</p>
<p>Bengaluru: One would think <a href="https://www.deccanherald.com/tags/ferrari">Ferrari</a> reportedly paying Rs 8 lakh as rent for a 10,000-square-foot showroom space in Bengaluru would bring laurels to the IT hub. Instead, the internet is trolling the city, asking where the roads are to drive the supercar.</p>.<p>Bengaluru’s first Ferrari showroom opened near the ITC factory in Meenakunte Hosur village, near Kempegowda International Airport, towards the end of March.</p>.<p>While it may already be a crowd-puller, it has also sparked a raging online debate, once again highlighting the city’s pothole-ridden roads.</p>.<p>Tongue-in-cheek, 'X' user @DoctorC28 asked, "Where will we even drive this car in Blore? The potholes are so deep, how will the car come out of it?" Another user, Sujay (@sujay_phadke), suggested that luxury carmakers should themselves provide the necessary infrastructure—perhaps even build a few roads—to make it possible to drive a Ferrari in Bengaluru.</p>.<p>'X' user StayTrue (@mkart72) had a similar take: "Hope they sell roads too, as an accessory," he joked.</p>.<p>The discussion also veered towards the showroom’s compliance with the 60 per cent Kannada signage rule.</p>.Toll up on Bengaluru airport road from April 1; cars to pay Rs 120 for single journey.<p>The Bruhat Bengaluru Mahanagara Palike (BBMP) issued a directive in December 2023 mandating that all commercial establishments under its jurisdiction display name boards with at least 60 per cent Kannada text by February 28, 2024.</p>.<p>However, 'X' user Aniruddha Vasudeva (@VasudevaAnirudh) pointed out that the showroom's signage only appeared disproportionate because "Ferrari" is a three-syllable word in Kannada.</p>.<p>"The text height in both languages seems to be equal," he observed, momentarily settling the debate.</p>.<p>Of course, many were simply excited about getting their very own Ferrari showroom.</p>.<p>"It’s a whole vibe," some declared. 'X' user @CricwithNick added, "The prancing horse in Bengaluru? That’s pure class rolling in." Incidentally, in September 2021, a speeding Ferrari crashed into a median in Yelahanka, with overspeeding on wet roads suspected to have caused the accident.</p>.<p>The showroom will also deal in pre-owned Ferraris. Apart from Bengaluru, Mumbai and New Delhi each have a Ferrari showroom. Both the Delhi and Bengaluru outlets are operated by Ferrari dealer Select Cars Private Limited.</p>.<p>According to media reports, Bengaluru already has around 20 to 30 Ferraris on its roads.</p>