Mattel Debuts Life-Size Barbie Extra EV at LA Motor Show

Mattel has tapped into childhood nostalgia by giving the Fiat 500e a Barbie makeover.Debuting at the LA Motor Show, the iconic Barbie toy car gets a real-life electric vehicle rendition. The Barbie Extra Car is a functioning two-seat convertible designed as a promotional tool for Mattel's latest range of fashion dolls and accessories. According to Road Show, the car boasts an all-electric powertrain that offers 100 miles of range and 147 pound-feet of torque. Using CAD files, Mattel was able to ...