From space to book festivals - SARAH HARTLEY looks at 20 hidden gems buried in the Autumn Statement At least four GM vehicles appear during the movie, but perhaps the most iconic is Barbie’s pink C1 Chevy Corvette. The legendary car first showed up in the trailer and gets the story going, so it’s very in-your-face. Even before the movie came out, consumer interest in the Corvette grew by 120%. According to Robb Report, Google data shows that searches for “Barbie Corvette” have increased by 80% and “Barbie movie car” by 450% in the past three months. The bright-pink drop-top car in the 2023 film, “Barbie,” is a modified 1956 Chevrolet Corvette. Further, the Corvette is the fourth model year of the first-generation model, the “C1.” Government allows houses to be split into flats without planning permission: Who wins and who loses in controversial plan?

In Greta Gerwig's latest directorial venture, "Barbie," the esteemed filmmaker takes on the monumental task of unravelling the enigma that is Barbie, the iconic doll that has fascinated and polarized society for decades.A perennial favourite, thanks to his gel-filled limbs, Stretch Armstrong has yet to translate to movies. God knows that Hollywood has tried, though, variously casting Tim Allen, Taylor Lautner and Danny DeVito in multiple failed adaptations. The issue, you suspect, is that they haven’t found the right Stretch yet. Stretch Armstrong is blond and rugged, kind but athletic. It takes a very special person to play him, which is why I suggest literally any Hollywood actor named Chris. Strawberry Shortcake Bank of England needs 'vital' reforms to stop another surge in inflation, says House of Lords report Graced with a vintage silhouette, this gleaming Corvette® sports retro finishes, white wall tires with chrome rims, and -- what else? -- two Barbie® license plates. Gerwig masterfully navigates the treacherous waters of branded material, infusing the narrative with a blend of adventure, comedy, fantasy, and romance. The result is a thought-provoking exploration of Barbie's role as a feminist symbol, challenging societal perceptions of femininity and girlhood.

Are you winter driving ready? Our 10 top tips to prepare your car for freezing temperatures and snow and ice on the roads NF: A lot of hard work from an amazing crew! Nothing on the car is ‘off the shelf.' Everything, including the chassis and the body had to be custom made. There are no components from an existing car on the Barbie car we built. It wasn't possible to use anything from a real world car as it would all be too big! The Barbie car is 23% smaller than the original Corvette, so the whole car had to be drawn, manufactured and installed to create the finished piece! And at the turn of the Millennium, Ford got another slice of the pie when it sold Barbie a 2003 Mustang GT convertible. Gerwig compels the audience to contemplate this question, weaving it throughout the fabric of the film.There's little for Hagerty to put a real-world value on this unique Barbie car other than the closest equivalent that changed hands recently - a 2003 Scuderia Ferrari F1 chassis sold by RM Sotheby's last year. Anyway, I embraced the journey and I'm glad that I did. Here is my review written as a pretentious critic that I aspire to be in my next life: The doors open as well! Even the steering wheel works -- spin it to watch the wheels turn in tandem. Seems like a no-brainer crossover, right? Barbie, starring Margot Robbie and Ryan Gosling, comes to theaters on July 21, and the campy adaptation of Mattel’s fashion doll series has shown her signature Barbie Corvette in promotional stills.

There's little for Hagerty to put a value on this unique Barbie car other than the closest equivalent in the real world, which was a 2003 chassis sold by RM Sotheby's last year for CHF16.4million AW: Does Barbie - Margot - actually drive it, as in step on an accelerator pedal and steer, or is it on a rail of some sort? NF: A small electric motor, similar to the type found in a golf buggy. Direct drive to a rear differential to power the rear wheels! Very simple, very easy! Some hidden 12volt batteries from a fork lift hidden under the rear passenger seat! THIS JUST IN: Warner Bros. just responded to a list of questions we sent in about the Barbie Corvette. We got answers from Nico Ferrari (great name!) who runs ‘Picture Vehicles,’ the company that worked on all the vehicles in the film. Who knew it was remote-controlled?Escape to the country… for less! These are the areas where an idyllic rural retreat is cheaper than a house in town I’ll get this right out of the way: I loved Barbie. It made for an incredibly fun moviegoing experience mixed with a really wonderful message. I won’t say too much else about the movie’s plot, since it was just released to theaters and many of you probably haven’t seen it yet! There are no fewer than five General Motors products (and the goddamn logo) featured prominently throughout the movie.