Set in a world populated entirely by anthropomorphic talking cars and other vehicles, it follows an overconfident, conceited rookie race car named Lightning McQueen (Wilson) who, on his way to the biggest race of his life, discovers in the rundown town of Radiator Springs when he gets stranded, where he learns humility ...

Cars is an animated film series and Disney media franchise set in a world populated by anthropomorphic vehicles created by John Lasseter, Joe Ranft and Jorgen Klubien. The franchise began with the 2006 film, Cars, produced by Pixar and released by Walt Disney Pictures.

Inspired by director John Lasseter's real-life cross-country road trip, the film still draws families and fans to iconic attractions featured (or riffed on) in the movie, including the remaining Wigwam Villages, trading posts, curiosity shops, and vintage filling stations.

Cars 2. The Pope is a white car and the leader of the Cartholic Church. For his public appearances, the Pope uses the Popemobile, a truck transporting him in a glass box.

The message in "Cars" is simplicity itself: Life was better in the old days, when it revolved around small towns where everybody knew each other, and around small highways like Route 66, where you made new friends, sometimes even between Flagstaff and Winona.

Indeed, Cars is an allegory on both life and the American Dream. The movie depicts small towns, large canyons, busy interstates such as Route 66, evolving landscapes, and the humble, grounded values that are at our nation's core.

Relationships matter more than fame and success. Lightening McQueen, a rookie race car, competing in the famous “Piston Cup,” has had a single focus all his life: winning. But midway through the movie, he becomes painfully aware that he lacks friends.

Much of the history of the movie "Cars" was inspired by memories of Angel Delgadillo, a road character and owner of a "Barber Shop" in Seligman, Arizona, who welcomed and served thousands of travelers during the heyday of the mythical route.

in cars 2, there is a shot where a car Pope can clearly be seen. this means the Catholic Church exists in the car universe, which means Christianity is a thing in the cars universe, which means car Jesus was a thing. Jesus Chrysler died for the sins of cars.

The Great Manufacturer is the equivalent to God in the Cars universe. Mama Bernoulli and Mack both believe in the Great Manufacturer.

Lightning, just about to win the race, sees what's happened and realizes helping The King is more important than winning the race. In a lovely Climactic Moment, he slams on the brakes, just before the finish line, allowing Chick to win.

His values change from self-love, winning, popularity, and fame to friends, to respecting others, and leading by example. Important leadership qualities Lightning McQueen acquired throughout this movie include: INTEGRITY, SPORTSMANSHIP, HUMILITY, PATIENCE, TOLERANCE, GRATITUDE, LISTENING SKILLS, and HUMOR.

In addition, “Cars” can help teach kids how to be a good sport, work well with others, take responsibility for their actions, and be a true friend.

We should all take heed to what Pixar was telling us; slow down. Enjoy the inefficiencies, inconveniences, and detours you can live without, but choose to live with. It's not the message you would expect from a film whose climax is a stock car race.

10 Fast Facts About Cars

• IT WAS ORIGINALLY AN UGLY DUCKLING-TYPE STORY ABOUT AN ELECTRIC CAR.
• ITS CO-WRITER/DIRECTOR PASSED AWAY DURING PRODUCTION.
• MATER IS BASED ON A REAL-LIFE NASCAR ENTHUSIAST.
• MANY AUTO WORLD LUMINARIES LENT THEIR VOCAL TALENTS.
• SEVERAL ACTORS CHANGED FOR INTERNATIONAL RELEASES.

Some Christians can play games such as Grand Theft Auto or Mortal Kombat without having issues with their faith. They can separate the two instances and enjoy the games for what they are.