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 ...

The cartoon depiction of Radiator Springs and Carburetor County is based on a composite of multiple landmarks in multiple states, from Baxter Springs, Cherokee County, Kansas to Peach Springs, Arizona and a bit beyond.

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.

History. Radiator Springs was founded by a steam car named Stanley in 1909, and a statue of him was placed in front of the town's courthouse. Later, Stanley married Lizzie. After Stanley died, more people came to live in Radiator Springs, and the town grew.

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.

It's about the special experiences we give up for the sake of convenience. In the film, Sally Carrera describes how the small town of Radiator Springs thrived in the era of Route 66, prior to the construction of Intertstate 40, which bypassed the town entirely to save ten minutes of travel.

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.

Radiator Springs is a fictional small Arizona town and the principal setting of the Disney/Pixar franchise Cars.

Cars is a 2006 computer-animated film produced by Pixar Animation Studios and released by Walt Disney Pictures and the last film for the Buena Vista Pictures Distribution company, directed by John Lasseter and co-directed by Joe Ranft.

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.

A radiator is the key component of the engine's cooling system. Its main role is to disperse a mix of antifreeze and water throughout its fins, which releases some of the engine's heat while taking in cool air before continuing to pass the rest of the engine.

Cruise Through Radiator Springs Mater, Lightning McQueen, Doc Hudson, Sally, Luigi, Guido, Mack and Ramone are all rooting for you! Take a quick spin into either Luigi's Casa Della Tires or Ramone's House of Body Art to get a racing makeover - then hit the road.

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.

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.

Summaries. On the way to the biggest race of his life, a hotshot rookie race car gets stranded in a rundown town and learns that winning isn't everything in life.