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Apple IPO Investor Snaps Up Ferrari's First Electric Luce for $40 Million
business7 days ago

Apple IPO Investor Snaps Up Ferrari's First Electric Luce for $40 Million

Herbert A. Wertheim, the 87-year-old Florida billionaire who bought Apple at its 1980 IPO and never sold, paid $40 million at RM Sotheby’s Monterey for Ferrari’s first fully electric Luce (Chassis 0), a one‑off design with LoveFrom by Jony Ive. The sale, which benefits the Ferrari Foundation, highlights Wertheim’s long-running tech‑driven investment approach and his history as an inventor and investor alongside Apple, HEICO and other tech leaders.

Jeep Sets 2029 Cherokee Replacement; Porsche Hints at Hybrid/Manual Future; Ferrari Luce Hits $40M
automotive8 days ago

Jeep Sets 2029 Cherokee Replacement; Porsche Hints at Hybrid/Manual Future; Ferrari Luce Hits $40M

Stellantis plans a 2029 replacement for the sixth‑gen Jeep Cherokee at Belvidere with the STLA One architecture; Porsche North America chief Timo Resch hints a manual or hybrid solution may come someday, though not yet ready; Lamborghini has no plans for a manual; Toyota recalls its bZ Woodland over a fault risk that could disengage ESC and brake lights; Ferrari Luce Chassis 0 sold for $40 million at a Monterey charity auction; weekend race winners are listed.

Ferrari’s first EV Luce nets $40M at Monterey charity sale
business9 days ago

Ferrari’s first EV Luce nets $40M at Monterey charity sale

Ferrari’s first electric car, the Luce, sold for $40 million at RM Sotheby’s Monterey—well above its $1.1 million estimate—with the hammer price representing the donation since the sale was without reserve. The Tailor Made one‑off features Madreperla Semi‑Gloss paint and a Perla/Grigio interior, and it’s slated for delivery in Q1 2027; proceeds go to The Ferrari Foundation, continuing Ferrari’s charitable auction streak.

Leclerc's panic, Hamilton's giggles go viral during Ferrari's Luce EV test drive
formula-12 months ago

Leclerc's panic, Hamilton's giggles go viral during Ferrari's Luce EV test drive

Charles Leclerc’s hilariously anxious reaction as Lewis Hamilton drives Ferrari’s new Luce EV goes viral on track ahead of its unveiling. The Luce pack includes a 122 kWh battery and four independent motors delivering 1035 hp, with 0–62 mph in 2.5 seconds, a 192 mph top speed, and about 330 miles of range, while both drivers praise its futuristic design and precise power delivery.

Ferrari Luce divides opinion as Ive-led LoveFrom design reshapes Ferrari's electric future
design3 months ago

Ferrari Luce divides opinion as Ive-led LoveFrom design reshapes Ferrari's electric future

Ferrari’s first electric car, the four‑door Luce designed with Jony Ive’s LoveFrom studio, is stirring debate by departing from Ferrari’s traditional look. Its center‑opening doors, minimalist shell, Samsung OLED cockpit screens, and emphasis on tactile controls aim to combine luxury with performance (0–60 mph in about 2.5 seconds) but critics compare its Apple‑influenced lineage to a generic look, raising questions about Ferrari’s identity. Priced around $640,000 and pitched as a statement of exclusivity in EVs, the Luce’s reception ranges from admiration to skepticism, with social media drawing parallels to controversial Apple‑related design moves and even Jaguar’s Type 00 rebrand. The piece also notes LoveFrom’s broader work and Ive’s rumored AI hardware project with OpenAI, underscoring the broader debate about design direction and branding in high‑end electrics.

Ferrari Luce Debuts Hole-Punched OLED Cockpit Designed by Jony Ive
technology3 months ago

Ferrari Luce Debuts Hole-Punched OLED Cockpit Designed by Jony Ive

Ferrari's Luce, designed by Jony Ive, will use Samsung OLED displays across three zones: a two-layer binnacle (12" bottom, 12.9" top with three circular holes) featuring Samsung’s Hole In Active Area tech, a 10.1" central control panel with three protruding hands, and 6.3" rear panels. The stacked, three-dimensional cockpit blends hardware and software seamlessly, with a price around €550,000 and design cues rooted in Ive’s LoveFrom collaboration.

Ferrari Luce Debuts as 1,000+ HP Electric Hypercar with Apple-designed Interior
technology3 months ago

Ferrari Luce Debuts as 1,000+ HP Electric Hypercar with Apple-designed Interior

Ferrari unveils the Luce, its first fully electric hypercar, delivering over 1,000 hp from four motors, a 122 kWh battery with up to 350 kW charging, 329+ miles of range, a 2.5-second 0–62 mph time, and a 192 mph top speed. Designed with LoveFrom under Jony Ive and Marc Newson, it features a glass-heavy exterior and Apple-inspired cabin. Production starts late 2026 at roughly $640,000, with Ferrari signaling it’s a new design direction rather than a pivot from combustion as it pursues a 2030 mix of EV/hybrid/ICE sales.

Ferrari Luce Debuts as LoveFrom-Designed 1,035-HP EV from Jony Ive
technology3 months ago

Ferrari Luce Debuts as LoveFrom-Designed 1,035-HP EV from Jony Ive

Ferrari unveils the Luce, its first full car designed with Jony Ive’s LoveFrom, a luxury EV in SUV-like form with 1,035 hp from four motors, four-wheel steering, and a 122‑kWh pack delivering about 329 miles WLTP; interior and some software are still in pre-production, and pricing starts at €550,000 in Italy with US pricing to be announced.

Ferrari Luce Interior by Ive’s LoveFrom: Apple‑Inspired, Glass and Aluminum
technology6 months ago

Ferrari Luce Interior by Ive’s LoveFrom: Apple‑Inspired, Glass and Aluminum

Ferrari revealed the Luce’s interior, its first fully electric car, designed by Jony Ive’s LoveFrom, featuring glass and brushed aluminum surfaces, tactile aluminum buttons, a movable iPad‑like cockpit display, a glass gear shifter, and Gorilla Glass components. Exterior details will be shown in May, and the name has shifted from Elettrica to Luce to emphasize Ferrari DNA and a driver‑focused, tactile experience.

Ferrari Luce Interior by Ive and LoveFrom Blends Vintage Flair with Bold Digital Depth
technology6 months ago

Ferrari Luce Interior by Ive and LoveFrom Blends Vintage Flair with Bold Digital Depth

Ferrari previews the Luce EV interior designed by Jony Ive and Marc Newson’s LoveFrom, featuring a retro-futuristic cockpit built around a large OLED gauge cluster and a swiveling center screen. The cabin emphasizes metal and glass, tactile controls, and a restrained Apple-like aesthetic, signaling a bold shift for Ferrari’s design language. Critics praise the depth and craftsmanship of the display while noting a sparse center console and a synthetic “fake” torque-shift via paddle shifters as potential drawbacks, making it a high-risk, high-reward move for the brand.