Salvini’s comments are possible increase the height tensions between the Italian government and the Agnelli-Elkann family, the single largest shareholder in Ferrari and global carmaker Stellantis.
The controversial Luce – Ferrari’s first fully electric five-seater model – immediately sparked outrage among Italian purists.
It also did not immediately convince investors, and Ferrari shares drop off by more than eight percent on Tuesday.
The four-door Ferrari, branded as “the most comfortable Ferrari ever” – not an endorsement on the brand for a carmaker synonymous with speed, style and passion – was co-designed by Jony Ive, Apple’s former chief design officer.
Some he jokingly noted the similarity between the new Ferrari, available in an unusual blue color, and exclusive Apple products designed by Ive’s team.
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Di Montezemolo, who led Ferrari for more than two decades, also hit the car hard.
