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Time of India
25-04-2025
- Automotive
- Time of India
10 years of dreaming for a Ferrari ends in ashes after just 1 hour of driving, see viral pictures
A Ferrari 458 Spider , owned by 33-year-old music producer Honkon, caught fire on the road after just an hour of driving. According to The Sun, the incident left the owner heartbroken, as he had waited more than 10 years to own the car, valued at over Rs 2.5 crore. #Pahalgam Terrorist Attack India pulled the plug on IWT when Pakistanis are fighting over water What makes this India-Pakistan standoff more dangerous than past ones The problem of Pakistan couldn't have come at a worse time for D-St The car's owner spent ten years working toward his dream, which was realised when he drove his new Ferrari out of the dealership. However, things took a turn after just an hour of driving. According to The Sun, the incident happened while he was driving through Tokyo's Minato area. Honkon noticed white smoke rising from the back of the car and quickly pulled over. In a social media post, he recounted the incident, stating, "I was really terrified it might explode." Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Trade Bitcoin & Ethereum – No Wallet Needed! IC Markets Start Now Undo — GC5R5OGIKgV0yvz (@GC5R5OGIKgV0yvz) Within minutes, the luxury car was fully engulfed in flames in the middle of the road. Onlookers filmed the white Ferrari burning, with Honkon standing nearby in shock. Bystanders slowed down, gazing at the scene in disbelief. Live Events Firefighters arrived shortly after and managed to put out the flames within about 20 minutes. Thankfully, no injuries were reported, though the car was severely damaged and left in ruins. According to The Sun, Tokyo authorities have initiated an investigation to determine the fire's cause, but no official explanation has been provided yet. It remains unclear whether the vehicle was insured.
NDTV
25-04-2025
- Automotive
- NDTV
Ferrari Burned To Ashes After 1 Hour Of Driving, Pictures Go Viral
A Ferrari 458 Spider owned by a 33-year-old music producer, Honkon, caught fire on a road. The incident occurred with a brand new unit of the sports car after an hour of driving. As per The Sun's report, the incident left the owner devastated as he had waited for over 10 years to own the vehicle worth over Rs 2.5 crore. The owner of the vehicle had spent a decade working for his dream, which came true after he drove his new Ferrari out of the dealership lot. However, things went wrong after he had just spent an hour driving the vehicle. The Sun reports that the incident occurred while driving through Tokyo's Minato area. At the time, Honkon noticed a white smoke coming from the back of the car. Taking prompt action, he stopped the car. Also Read: Sidharth Malhotra Gifts Kiara Advani Toyota Vellfire Worth Over Rs 1.22 Crore In a post on social media, he shared the details of the incident saying, "I was really scared that it would explode." 社長がフェラーリ買ったらしいから乗せてもらった1時間後に燃えた — ポケカメン@ちょこらび (@GC5R5OGIKgV0yvz) April 16, 2025 In just a few minutes, the high-end car was ablaze in the center of the road. Footage from onlookers captured the white Ferrari engulfed in flames, with Honkon standing a short distance away, in shock. Bystanders slowed down, staring at the scene in disbelief. Eventually, firefighters arrived and extinguished the fire within approximately 20 minutes. Fortunately, no injuries were reported, but the vehicle suffered extensive damage and was left in ruins. As reported by The Sun, authorities in Tokyo have launched an investigation to determine the cause of the fire. At this point, there is no formal explanation for how it started. It is also uncertain whether the vehicle had insurance.
Hindustan Times
24-04-2025
- Automotive
- Hindustan Times
Man's dream Ferrari 458 Spider went up in flames just an hour after being delivered
A Japanese music producer's Ferrari 458 Spider caught fire just an hour after delivery, destroying the sports car. The user purchased a brand new White Ferrari 458 Spider, which burned to ashes soon after. (@GC5R5OGIKgV0yvz/X) A Japanese music producer's dream turned into a nightmare when his brand-new Ferrari 458 Spider caught fire and was reduced to ashes just an hour after its delivery. The owner, 33-year-old Honkon, had reportedly spent ten years saving up for the luxury supercar, which costs around 43 million yen (approximately ₹ 2.6 crore). Sadly, he barely had a few minutes behind the wheel before disaster struck. In a post on X (formerly Twitter), Honkon shared his heartbreak, writing, 'I think I'm the only person in Japan experiencing this kind of trouble." The Ferrari's engine is believed to have caught fire while he was driving through Tokyo's Minato area. According to reports, Honkon noticed smoke coming from the car while driving on the Shuto Expressway. He quickly pulled over and exited the vehicle. Despite his efforts, the fire spread rapidly, engulfing the car in flames within 20 minutes. Fortunately, no one was injured in the incident. Onlookers watched in shock as the expensive sports car burned on the busy expressway. The Tokyo Metropolitan Police Department has launched an investigation to determine the cause of the fire. Currently, there is no evidence suggesting a crash or external cause. Also Read : Ferrari patents radical stadium-shaped pistons. Here's how this can revolutionise hybrid V12 engines Ferrari 458 Spyder: Performance and specifications First launched in 2011, the Ferrari 458 Spider is a high-performance convertible sports car that features a 4.5-litre, naturally aspirated V8 engine producing 562 bhp at 9,000 rpm and 540 Nm of torque at 6,000 rpm. This allows the sports car to accelerate from 0 to 100 kmph in approximately 3.4 seconds and reach a top speed of 320 kmph. The transmission on offer in the car is a 7-speed dual-clutch transmission, allowing for quick shifts. The unmistakable Ferrari 458 Spider brought an innovative retractable hardtop which had been a world-first for a mid-rear engine layout offering both the performance of a coupe and the open-air experience of a convertible. Its aerodynamic design and advanced suspension system contribute to its exceptional handling and driving dynamics. It gets double wishbone suspension at the front and a multi-link suspension setup at the rear. This setup is combined with an E-Diff and an F1-Trac traction control system. All of the tech results in a 32 per cent improvement in cornering and longitudinal acceleration. Get insights into Upcoming Cars In India, Electric Vehicles, Upcoming Bikes in India and cutting-edge technology transforming the automotive landscape. First Published Date: 24 Apr 2025, 17:00 PM IST
Time of India
23-04-2025
- Automotive
- Time of India
'I was scared it would explode,' Tokyo man's £220K Ferrari burns on the street, pictures go viral
Image credit: X/@Niatan_2525 What was meant to be a dream come true quickly turned into a nightmare. After years of hard work and saving, a man in Tokyo had just bought a £220,000 Ferrari 458 Spider. But within an hour of driving it, the brand-new car caught fire on the road. The rare incident left the new owner shocked and devastated. The owner, 33-year-old Japanese music producer Honkon, had spent a decade working toward this dream. After finally driving his new Ferrari off the dealership lot, he was just an hour into his drive when things went wrong, according to a report presented by The Sun. While driving through Tokyo's Minato area, Honkon noticed white smoke coming from the back of the car. Acting quickly, he pulled over to stop. 'I was really scared that it would explode,' he shared on social media, sharing what happened when the car suddenly caught fire, according to the media report. In just a few minutes, the luxury car was on fire in the middle of the street. Videos from people nearby show the white Ferrari burning, with Honkon standing a few metres away, shocked but safe. Cars and people slowed down, watching in disbelief. Firefighters reached the spot and put out the flames in about 20 minutes. No one was hurt, but the car was badly damaged and left in ruins. 'I think I'm the only person in Japan to have experienced such trouble,' Honkon noted, still coming to terms with the shock of what had unfolded, the report suggests. According to The Sun, Tokyo police have started an investigation to find out what caused the fire. So far, there's no official explanation for how it started. It's also unclear if the car was insured. While rare, incidents like this have happened before. As per the report, earlier this year, a £300,000 Lamborghini caught fire on a busy street in London, attracting a crowd and going viral online. A bystander even tried to put out the fire with a fire extinguisher before emergency services arrived.
News18
23-04-2025
- Automotive
- News18
Bought After 10 Years Of Saving, Japanese Man's Rs 2.5 Crore Ferrari Burns Within An Hour Of Delivery
Last Updated: Photos and videos from the scene showed the owner standing a few metres away from the burning car. A dream turned into a nightmare for a Japanese man after his brand new Ferrari caught fire just an hour after delivery. The car, a white Ferrari 458 Spider, went up in flames on the Shuto Expressway in Tokyo's Minato area. The car was worth around 43 million yen in Japan (approximately Rs 2.5 crore). As per The Sun, the owner was identified as 33-year-old Honkon who is a music producer in Japan. He had spent 10 years saving up to buy the luxury vehicle. He finally brought it home on April 16 but the car was reduced to ashes within an hour. The incident happened when Honkon was driving on the expressway. He noticed white smoke coming from the car, so he immediately stopped and got out. Within moments, the car caught fire and was soon engulfed in flames. Honkon managed to escape without any injuries. 'I was really scared that it would explode," he told The Sun. Emergency services reached the spot and were able to put out the fire in about 20 minutes. But by then almost the entire car had burnt down. Only a small part of the front bumper remained. There was no crash or accident before the fire started. The cause of the fire is still being investigated by the Tokyo Metropolitan Police Department. It is also unclear whether the car was insured. Honkon shared the pictures of the burning car on social media. He posted that owning a Ferrari had always been his dream. 'My Ferrari burned to ashes an hour after delivery. I bet I'm the only one in all of Japan to experience this kind of trouble," he wrote on X. Photos and videos from the scene showed Honkon standing a few metres away from the burning car. Other vehicles slowed down as they were shocked at the sight of a Ferrari in flames on a busy road. フェラーリ納車して1時間後に燃え果てました。こんなトラブル体験するの日本中で俺一人だと思う。 — ほんこん (@Niatan_2525) April 16, 2025 In a similar incident earlier this year, a brand new Lamborghini worth £300,000 (Rs 3.4 crore) burst into flames on Baker Street in Marylebone, London. It happened in the middle of a crowded street when many people were around. Shoppers and pedestrians watched in shock as the luxury car burned. A man carrying a backpack and holding a fire extinguisher had rushed to the scene and tried to put out the flames. News18's viral page features trending stories, videos, and memes, covering quirky incidents, social media buzz, and global sensations. From heartwarming reunions to bizarre events, it keeps you updated on what's capturing the internet's attention First Published:
