All the Villains in Cars
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VillainChick HicksThe Lemons
Not a single super-villain in the saga, but a cheat, a conspiracy and a school bus. Chick Hicks, the green No. 86, causes The King's accident to steal the Piston Cup. Cars 2 unfurls the Lemons, those failed models led by Sir Miles Axlerod behind his eco-philanthropist mask, with Professor Zündapp, the henchmen Grem and Acer sent after Mater and the ship Tony Trihull. Cars 3 pits Jackson Storm and Miss Fritter, the terror of the Thunder Hollow derby, against Lightning McQueen. This overview reviews the antagonists film by film.
Summary
- What is a villain in Cars?
- Cars 1: Chick Hicks, the unscrupulous rival
- Cars 2: The Lemons, the great conspiracy
- Cars 3: Rivals of a new era
- Summary table
- FAQ
What is a villain in Cars?
The Cars universe doesn't have super-villains, but a great gallery of antagonists: an unscrupulous rival, a whole conspiracy of jealous jalopies, and high-tech rivals. Here's an overview of those who throw a wrench in Lightning McQueen's plans, film by film.
Cars 1: Chick Hicks, the unscrupulous rival
Chick Hicks, the green car #86, is ready to do anything to win the Piston Cup. He is the one who causes The King's terrible accident in the last race — an act that earns him boos from the crowd despite his stolen victory.
The #86 Rival
Cars Chick Hicks Car - Dinoco Edition
Chick Hicks diecast Dinoco edition: the most hated cheater of the Piston Cup for your collection.
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Cars 2: The Lemons, the great conspiracy
The bulk of the villainous cast comes from Cars 2, with the Lemons — failed and unloved models who want to get revenge on the automotive world:
- Sir Miles Axlerod — the true mastermind, disguised as an eco-philanthropist.
- Professor Zündapp — the German microcar who orchestrates the plot on the ground.
- Grem and Acer — the two clumsy henchmen chasing Mater.
- The Lemon families: Tubbs Pacer, Vladimir and Petrov Trunkov, J. Curby Gremlin and Victor Hugo.
- Tony Trihull — the battleship serving as a mobile base, and Ivan, the organization's tow truck.
The mastermind of the plot
Cars 2 Car - Miles Axlerod
Sir Miles Axlerod in miniature: the fake philanthropist, true leader of the Lemons, to complete the Cars 2 cast.
🕵️ All the spy universe in our Cars 2 collection.
Cars 3: Rivals of a new era
Cars 3 pits Lightning against more adversaries than true villains:
- Jackson Storm — the arrogant and ultra-fast next-gen high-tech rival, symbolizing the danger of obsolescence.
- Miss Fritter — the terrifying school bus reigning over the Thunder Hollow demolition derby.
Derby Terror
Cars 3 Yellow School Bus Car - Miss Fritter
Miss Fritter, the yellow school bus from the demolition derby, in Cars 3 diecast — imposing and unforgettable.
⚡ And all the Cars 3 rivals in our Cars 3 collection.
Summary table
| Villain | Film | Misdeed |
|---|---|---|
| Chick Hicks | Cars 1 | Causes The King's accident to steal the Piston Cup |
| Sir Miles Axlerod | Cars 2 | Hidden mastermind of the Lemons' conspiracy |
| Professor Zündapp | Cars 2 | Orchestrates the plot on the ground |
| Grem & Acer | Cars 2 | Henchmen chasing Mater |
| Trunkov / Gremlin / Pacer Families | Cars 2 | Revengeful Lemon clans |
| Tony Trihull | Cars 2 | Organization's base ship |
| Jackson Storm | Cars 3 | Lightning McQueen's high-tech rival |
| Miss Fritter | Cars 3 | Terror of the Thunder Hollow derby |
FAQ — Frequently Asked Questions
Who is the main villain in Cars 2?
Sir Miles Axlerod: presented as an eco-philanthropist, he is actually the mastermind of the Lemons' conspiracy.
What are the Lemons in Cars 2?
Failed and unloved car models (Gremlin, Pacer, Trunkov, Hugo…) who team up out of resentment against the automotive world.
Is Chick Hicks a villain?
He is the antagonist of Cars 1: an unfair rival who causes The King's accident to win.
Is Jackson Storm truly evil?
More of a rival than a villain: he embodies the new generation that threatens to make Lightning McQueen obsolete.
Where can I find Cars villain figures?
In our Cars 2 and Cars 3 collections, as well as in Cars cars and figures.