Ferrari's first ever electric car sold for record $40m
The Luce's launch drew backlash from some commentators who said it broke from the brand's signature dramatic styling.
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"Critics are part of the innovation process and that he believed people would come to appreciate the Luce."
— Flavio Manzoni , Executive
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Flavio Manzoni is the Chief Design Officer at Ferrari.
Luca Cordero di Montezemolo is a former chairman of Ferrari.
Matteo Salvini is a government ally and member of the League party in Italy.
President of Italy.
Sir Jony Ive is a British designer known for his work with Apple, including the design of the iPhone.
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The Luce's launch drew backlash from some commentators who said it broke from the brand's signature dramatic styling.
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