Thus, it is also the first major theatrical animated film to have been designated that rating from the MPAA since 2015's Blue Sky Studios film The Peanuts Movie (now owned by Disney as of March 20, 2019). The design is very similar to the BMW CS Vintage Concept with the exception of the elimination of the kidney grille to disguise it.

This is Pixar's second film to feature the full 2011 Disney opening logo as a closing logo after Finding Dory. The first concept images were released by USA Today on May 30, 2016. Director Brian Fee also gave some info on the characters and plot. Cheech Marin as Ramone, a 1959 Chevrolet Impala coupé Lowrider that owns the "Ramone's House of Body Art" store. Pinecone (voiced by Corri English) is a smokejumper equipped with a rake tool to clear brush and debris. [31] Sterling first appears in the Rust-eze Racing Center, talking about Lightning McQueen's retirement from his racing career, and introduces McQueen to an area with merchandise based on him and his trainer, Cruz Ramirez.

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Watch: Lightning McQueen vs The Stig... in Lego!". Top Gear. April 13, 2018. Archived from the original on January 21, 2021 . Retrieved April 13, 2018. Cars 3' Marks Pixar's First 4K Ultra HD Release - on Digital (Oct. 24) & Physical (Nov. 7)". Pixar Post. September 5, 2017. Archived from the original on August 15, 2019 . Retrieved August 15, 2019. Francesco Bernoulli (voiced by John Turturro in Cars 2 and Cars 2: The Video Game, and Roger Craig Smith in Kinect Rush: A Disney-Pixar Adventure and Disney Infinity) serves as Lightning's primary racing rival in the second film. He is painted in the colors of the Italian flag.

a b Libbey, Dirk (February 24, 2017). "Cars 3 Has A Dozen NASCAR All Stars, Here's Who They Will Be Playing". CinemaBlend. Archived from the original on March 12, 2017 . Retrieved February 24, 2017. Lea DeLaria as Miss Fritter, [10] an intimidating monster school bus at the Thunder Hollow demolition derby.Nathan Fillion says Sterling is nothing more than a business professional. "You know what, I think at his heart he's a business man first. At his heart, he wants to protect his investment, which is Lightning McQueen. He wants to protect that brand." Sally Carrera (voiced by Bonnie Hunt) is Radiator Spring's attorney and Lightning's girlfriend. She is a 2002 Porsche 996 Carrera. In 2022, Porsche made a one-off Porsche 911 as a tribute to the character, referred to as the "Sally Special". [7] Sally as an Eddie Paul custom vehicle for the promotional tour for the first film

The Princess and the Frog: Tiana • Louis • Ray • Dr. Facilier • Almost There Tiana • Prince Naveen • Platinum Tiana • Charlotte La Bouff Gleiberman, Owen (June 12, 2017). "Film Review: 'Cars 3' ". Variety. Archived from the original on June 24, 2017 . Retrieved June 25, 2017. Lilo & Stitch: Lilo Pelekai • Nani Pelekai • David Kawena • Mrs. Hasagawa • Mertle Edmonds • Stitch Owen Wilson as Lightning McQueen, [7] a legendary Piston Cup veteran and Sally Carrera's boyfriend.Sterling is introduced by Dusty and Rusty when Lightning McQueen arrives to the new racing center. He actually wants to be a huge fan of McQueen and seems to be very honored to be his new sponsor. He's by his side as Lightning observes his entire career and victories immortalized on low walls. Sterling then gives the racer a makeover, shows him around and introduces him to Cruz Ramirez. Warner Bros. Japan (in Japanese). Archived from the original on November 13, 2017 . Retrieved January 14, 2018.