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Ferrari’s new $640K electric car already a massive fail — and looks just like a $30K Nissan: ‘Monstrosity’

Nypost · · 677 words · By Taylor Herzlich
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Ferrari’s new $640K electric car already a massive fail — and looks just like a $30K Nissan: ‘Monstrosity’ See more of our coverage in your search results.

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Ferrari’s new $640K electric car already a massive fail — and looks just like a $30K Nissan: ‘Monstrosity’ See more of our coverage in your search results.

Why it matters

Add The New York Post on GoogleFerrari shares plunged 5% Tuesday as car fanatics called the brand’s new $640,000 electric vehicle a “monstrosity” – comparing the design to much-cheaper rides and bashing the brand for using tech to replicate the iconic engine…

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The “Luce,” named after the Italian word for light, is the Maranello, Italy-based sports car maker’s first-ever five-seater, designed by former Apple exec Jony Ive’s firm.

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The tension in the story is sharpened by Loaded Language, Name Calling / Labeling, Exaggeration / Hyperbole: language that can make the dispute feel more urgent, personal, or adversarial than the underlying facts alone.

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eFinder identified 5 propaganda techniques in this article. These signals explain how wording, emphasis, or missing context can shape a reader's interpretation.

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Loaded Language 100% confidence
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Exaggeration / Hyperbole 80% confidence
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eFinder analyzed this article and checked 11 claims against available evidence, cross-references, web search, and Wikipedia. Here is what the fact-checking layer found.

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Claim 1: “American automakers Ford and Stellantis have reportedly swallowed multi-billion-dollar charges related to their reversal on EV production”
INSUFFICIENT EVIDENCE
No evidence was provided or found in the search results regarding multi-billion-dollar charges for Ford and Stellantis related to EV production reversal.
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Claim 2: “the new Luce... will hit the market in the fourth quarter of the year at over half a million dollars”
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Sources contradict the timing and pricing. One source mentions a starting price of $640,000; another mentions deliveries beginning in 2026 with a price exceeding $500,000; a third mentions production in late 2026 or 2028. There is no consensus on a Q4 release of the current year.
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — The following is a list of American films released in 2023. The year featured a diverse array of cinematic productions, ranging from major studio blockbusters to independent and streaming platform rel…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_American_films_of_2023
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — Battery electric vehicles are vehicles exclusively using chemical energy stored in rechargeable battery packs, with no secondary source of propulsion (e.g., hydrogen fuel cell, internal combustion eng…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_battery_electric_vehic…
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web search NEUTRAL — Feb 17, 2026 ... Production models are expected in late 2026 or 2028, priced over €500,000. #ferrari #ferrariluce #ferrariclub #apple #carlovers. more. View 1 ...
https://www.instagram.com/reel/DU2zBrZj0P0/?hl=en
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Claim 3: “former Ferrari chairman and president Luca Cordero di Montezemolo... stepped down in 2014”
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Multiple sources (Al Jazeera, news reports) confirm Luca Cordero di Montezemolo stepped down as chairman/president in 2014.
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web search NEUTRAL — Luca Cordero di Montezemolo is an Italian businessman and motorsport executive who is best known as the former chairman of Ferrari, Fiat S.p.A., ...
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Luca_di_Montezemolo
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web search NEUTRAL — Sep 10, 2014 ... Ferrari's long-serving president Luca di Montezemolo has announced he will leave the team next month, in the wake of criticism from Sergio Marchionne.
https://www.theguardian.com/sport/2014/sep/10/ferrari-presid…
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web search NEUTRAL — Sep 10, 2014 ... Luca Cordero di Montezemolo will step down as chairman of Ferrari as of October 13 and will be replaced by Sergio Marchionne.
https://www.aljazeera.com/sports/2014/9/10/ferrari-chief-ste…
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Claim 4: “it can hit 60 mph in around 2.5 seconds with a maximum speed of 192 mph”
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The provided evidence for this claim consists of general Ferrari history, dealership info, and unrelated Wikipedia entries (Cervantes, Targa Florio). No specific performance data for the Luce (0-60 mph or top speed) was found in the evidence.
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — The 1970 Targa Florio was an endurance race that took place on 3 May 1970. It was held on a 44.6 mi (71.8 km) anti-clockwise circuit made up entirely of public roads on the mountainous Italian island …
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/1970_Targa_Florio
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — Sir Jonathan Paul Ive (born 27 February 1967) is a British-American designer. He is best known for his work at Apple Inc., where he was senior vice-president of industrial design and chief design offi…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jony_Ive
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — Miguel de Cervantes Saavedra ( sur-VAN-teez, -⁠tiz; Spanish: [miˈɣel de θeɾˈβantes saːˈβeðɾa]; 29 September 1547 (assumed) – 22 April 1616) was a Spanish writer widely regarded as the greatest writer …
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Miguel_de_Cervantes
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Claim 5: “Ferrari shares plunged 5% Tuesday”
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Multiple sources confirm the share drop on Tuesday. BBC reports shares fell over 5% in New York and more than 8% in Milan. CBS8 also reports a fall following the announcement.
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web search NEUTRAL — 6 days ago ... On Tuesday, the firm's shares fell more than 8% on the Milan stock market and by over 5% in New York. Supercar rivals like Lamborghini and ...
https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cwy22rddy5no
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web search NEUTRAL — 6 days ago ... 45 likes, 16 comments - cbs8 on May 26, 2026: "Shares of Ferrari fell after the announcement of a $600000 5-seat EV Ferrari".
https://www.instagram.com/reel/DYzzm33AVcC/
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web search NEUTRAL — May 5, 2026 ... Shares in Ferrari fell following the results announcement, closing down 4%. ... Ferrari on Tuesday said its EBITDA rose 4% in the January-March ...
https://www.reuters.com/business/ferrari-posts-4-earnings-ri…
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Claim 6: “Ferrari plans to employ an “external amplification system” to pump the sound of the car’s electric axles onto the street”
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Sources directly contradict each other. One Instagram source claims Ferrari built an 'external amplification system' for sound, while another web source explicitly states 'Ferrari chose not to simulate the sound of a combustion engine in the Luce'.
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web search NEUTRAL — 2 days ago ... Beyond the signature red, Ferrari is Ferrari because of its iconic engine sound. So Ferrari built in what they're calling an 'external ...
https://www.instagram.com/reel/DY9y1naxi13/
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web search NEUTRAL — 4 days ago ... Ferrari chose not to simulate the sound of a combustion engine in the Luce, embracing its electric nature. May be an image of car and text that ...
https://www.facebook.com/InsideeVs/posts/ferrari-chose-not-t…
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web search NEUTRAL — 8 days ago ... Like the electric motors, the battery is designed and manufactured by Ferrari. The Luce features an 800-volt architecture and charges at up to ...
https://www.caranddriver.com/news/a71394915/2027-ferrari-luc…
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Claim 7: “Ferrari... opened a $230 million factory at its Italian headquarters in 2024”
INSUFFICIENT EVIDENCE
No evidence was provided or found in the search results regarding a $230 million factory opening in 2024.
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Claim 8: “The “Luce,” named after the Italian word for light, is the Maranello, Italy-based sports car maker’s first-ever five-seater”
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Wikipedia and multiple news sources (Car and Driver, BBC) explicitly state that the Ferrari Luce is the brand's first five-seater and first production electric vehicle.
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — The Ferrari Luce (Type F222) is a battery electric executive car produced by Italian automobile manufacturer Ferrari. It is Ferrari's first production electric vehicle and the brand's first five-seat …
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ferrari_Luce
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — Sir Jonathan Paul Ive (born 27 February 1967) is a British-American designer. He is best known for his work at Apple Inc., where he was senior vice-president of industrial design and chief design offi…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jony_Ive
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — Automobiles are subject to assessment from automotive journalists and related organizations. Some automobiles received predominantly negative reception. There are no objective quantifiable standards, …
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_automobiles_notable_fo…
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Claim 9: “designed by former Apple exec Jony Ive’s firm”
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Wikipedia confirms LoveFrom is founded by Jony Ive and lists Ferrari as a client. Multiple web sources explicitly state the Luce was designed by Jony Ive's firm/design house.
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — Sir Jonathan Paul Ive (born 27 February 1967) is a British-American designer. He is best known for his work at Apple Inc., where he was senior vice-president of industrial design and chief design offi…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jony_Ive
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — LoveFrom, Inc is an American collective of designers and creatives founded in 2019 by Jony Ive. The company is based in San Francisco, California, and has a team of 60. Clients include Apple Inc., Air…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/LoveFrom
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — The Ferrari Luce (Type F222) is a battery electric executive car produced by Italian automobile manufacturer Ferrari. It is Ferrari's first production electric vehicle and the brand's first five-seat …
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ferrari_Luce
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Claim 10: “Nissan Leaf, an electric SUV that starts at roughly $30,000”
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While the Nissan Leaf is an electric car, Wikipedia describes it as a 5-door hatchback that 'became a crossover SUV model', but it is fundamentally a hatchback. More importantly, the claim describes it as an 'electric SUV' which is a description more accurately applied to the Nissan Ariya (the brand's first zero-emissions SUV).
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — The Nissan Ariya is a battery electric car produced by the Japanese company Nissan since January 2022. It is a compact crossover SUV and is produced at Nissan's factory in Tochigi prefecture. The Ariy…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nissan_Ariya
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — The Nissan Leaf (Japanese: 日産・リーフ, Hepburn: Nissan Rīfu; stylized as LEAF) is a battery electric car produced by Nissan since 2010. It was offered exclusively as a 5-door hatchback which since then ha…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nissan_Leaf
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — The Nissan Pathfinder is a range of sport utility vehicles manufactured by Nissan since 1985. Until the third-generation model, the Pathfinder is based on Nissan's compact pickup truck platform which …
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nissan_Pathfinder
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Claim 11: “Ferrari Chairman John Elkann... is also the chairman of Stellantis”
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