An executive from the luxury carmaker Ferrari NV has publicly questioned the identity of a designer that a Chinese electric vehicle brand claims to have recruited from its ranks.
The public relations director for Ferrari's Greater China region raised the query on a social media platform, asking for the full name of this purported former chief designer from Ferrari.
This follows an announcement by an executive from the Chinese EV brand, who stated that the company had strengthened its organization, research, sales, and service as part of its long-term strategy to build world-class vehicles. The executive also claimed the brand had attracted top-tier automotive talent, including a former chief designer from Ferrari and veteran chassis tuning teams from other prestigious automakers.
However, these claims have been met with skepticism. Online commentators have pointed out that Ferrari's chief designer position has reportedly seen little turnover in recent years, casting doubt on the recruitment announcement.
The social media post from the Ferrari executive containing the query is no longer publicly visible. As of the latest update, there has been no official response from the Chinese automotive brand regarding the质疑.