Ferrari's New Electric Car Faces Backlash from Fans and Investors

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Ferrari's unveiling of its first electric car, a $600,000 four-door sedan, has been met with widespread criticism from fans and investors, leading to a drop in stock prices.
The car's design and attempt to mimic the sound of a gas-powered engine have been particularly contentious.

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Ferrari's unveiling of its first electric car, a $600,000 four-door sedan, has been met with widespread criticism from fans and investors, leading to a drop in stock prices. The car's design and attempt to mimic the sound of a gas-powered engine have been particularly contentious.

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