The Cars Blog
Characters, films, iconic locations and Pixar behind-the-scenes: 231 articles to explore the Cars universe, from Radiator Springs to the World Grand Prix.
Dive into the complete Cars universe
Whether you have followed Lightning McQueen since 2006, know every one of Mater’s jokes by heart, or have a soft spot for Sally, Doc Hudson and the residents of Radiator Springs, you are in the right place. This blog covers the characters of the saga film by film, from the headliners to the extras you only glimpse for three seconds at the back of the shot.
It also follows the four ages of the franchise: the 2006 Cars and its Piston Cup, the spy-movie turn of Cars 2 and its World Grand Prix, the handover in Cars 3 between McQueen and Cruz Ramirez, then the Cars Toon shorts and the Cars on the Road series.
And because a Pixar film does not come out of nowhere, we open up the behind-the-scenes: how the characters were built, the hidden nods, the story of the studio. Plus, for collectors, buying guides and gift ideas: die-cast cars, plush toys, costumes and home decor.
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Frank: The Furious Combine Harvester from Cars
A portrait of Frank, the red combine harvester from Cars 1 who watches over the tractors of Radiator Springs: the cult tractor tipping scene, his bull-inspired design, his model, his...
Frank: The Furious Combine Harvester from Cars
A portrait of Frank, the red combine harvester from Cars 1 who watches over the tractors of Radiator Springs: the cult tractor tipping scene, his bull-inspired design, his model, his...
The Cars Universe Timeline: The Complete Chrono...
A long-tail article that answers the question of the Cars universe timeline by clearly separating the release timeline (2006-2027, verifiable production facts) from the internal chronology of events (Cars 1,...
The Cars Universe Timeline: The Complete Chrono...
A long-tail article that answers the question of the Cars universe timeline by clearly separating the release timeline (2006-2027, verifiable production facts) from the internal chronology of events (Cars 1,...
All Piston Cup Sponsors: The Guide to Cars' (Fi...
From Rust-eze to Dinoco, Leak Less to Nitroade, the Piston Cup is full of fake brands that parody motorsport sponsorship. A complete overview of this little advertising world, created by...
All Piston Cup Sponsors: The Guide to Cars' (Fi...
From Rust-eze to Dinoco, Leak Less to Nitroade, the Piston Cup is full of fake brands that parody motorsport sponsorship. A complete overview of this little advertising world, created by...
Why is Doc Hudson absent from Cars 2?
Doc Hudson is absent from Cars 2 because Paul Newman, the actor who voiced him, died in 2008; Pixar preferred not to recast the role and have the character disappear...
Why is Doc Hudson absent from Cars 2?
Doc Hudson is absent from Cars 2 because Paul Newman, the actor who voiced him, died in 2008; Pixar preferred not to recast the role and have the character disappear...
Cars books: which ones to choose depending on age?
Which Cars book to choose? "The movie story" albums, "Lightning McQueen's stories" collection, book-CDs and activity books: the guide by age and format.
Cars books: which ones to choose depending on age?
Which Cars book to choose? "The movie story" albums, "Lightning McQueen's stories" collection, book-CDs and activity books: the guide by age and format.
Mater and the Ghostlight: the first Cars short ...
Mater and the Ghostlight (2006): the very first Cars short, its antics, the legend of the Ghostlight, and its twist.
Mater and the Ghostlight: the first Cars short ...
Mater and the Ghostlight (2006): the very first Cars short, its antics, the legend of the Ghostlight, and its twist.
FAQ – About the Cars blog
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What does the Cars blog cover?
Five main families: character profiles, from the heroes to the most fleeting extras; features film by film, from Cars to Cars on the Road; the iconic locations of the saga; Pixar behind the scenes; and buying guides for collectors.
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How often are new articles published?
The blog grows in themed waves: several articles appear together whenever a corner of the universe is covered in full. The most recent posts always appear at the top of this page.
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Do I need to have seen the films to read the blog?
No. Every article places the character or the location in its film and sums up what matters. Fans find details that are rarely picked up on, newcomers find a way in.
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Does the blog also cover Cars merchandise?
Yes. Articles link through to the matching shop departments — die-cast cars, plush toys, costumes, home decor, clothing — and buying guides help you choose a gift by age, budget and favourite character.
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How do I find a specific article?
The search bar at the top of this page filters all 231 articles live, from two letters onwards. Shortcuts cover the most requested topics, such as the characters, Cars 2, Cars 3 and the iconic locations.