In the credits, Vitaly Petrov, a character from the Russian version of the film, can be seen on a Russian postcard. a b Morgenstern, Joe (October 17, 2011). "Oy Story: Cars 2 Is a Dollar-Driven Edsel". The Wall Street Journal. Archived from the original on April 2, 2015 . Retrieved August 18, 2012. Tokyo as it appears in Cars 2 reusing many elements from how it appeared in Tokyo Mater. Notably, many advertisements appear without a change in both films. Parks, Tim (August 25, 2009). "Disney "hints at Cars sequel title" ". Digital Spy. Archived from the original on April 17, 2010 . Retrieved July 16, 2010. Billington, Alex (April 9, 2008). "Disney and Pixar's Full Animated Line-Up Through 2012". First Showing. Archived from the original on June 13, 2018 . Retrieved May 18, 2011.

Children's in 2011". British Academy of Film and Television Arts. Archived from the original on April 18, 2013 . Retrieved August 23, 2023.When the bombs on Tony Trihull's magnet explode, the explosion was big enough to kill Finn McMissile and Professor Z. However, in the following scenes, they were still alive. Although, it is likely that the two were able to escape the detonation range before it exploded. When Mater goes into the bathroom, Denise Beam can be seen leaving the bathroom. This is a mistake because Denise Beam is a female, but she was in the bathroom for males. In Cars 2, Carla Veloso is the only female racer in the World Grand Prix. Similar to how Misti Motorkrass was the only female racer in the Piston Cup.

Graham, Bill (November 15, 2010). "First Image, Poster, and Official Synopsis for Pixar's CARS 2; Plus Trailer Info". Collider. Archived from the original on December 13, 2013 . Retrieved May 18, 2011. The theatrical release had an alternate Pixar logo that reads, "Celebrating 25 Years." This has been removed from subsequent home video releases. At the pits for the race, McQueen talks to the others (who all came after a call) about that Mater is still missing, he had called to talk to Mater not realizing Mater wouldn't be there. As they prepare for the race his friends state Sheriff and Sarge are looking for help, Sally tells Lightning to focus on the race. However, the talk is interrupted as Axlerod comes to Lightning's pit stall to thank him for his decision because of how the fans reacted to the race crash in Porto Corsa. He even hoped McQueen will win so that his creation will be given the popularity it deserved. Sally tells McQueen to race for Mater, which he agrees to.On August 17, 2013, Michael Wallis the voice of Sheriff stated that Cars 3 was in development and it would include California's Route 66. After Lightning McQueen, Mater, Finn McMissile and Holley Shiftwell confront Professor Z, you can clearly see that he is attached to Finn. But right before Holley tazes him, he is not attached at all. But it might be that Finn unattached Professor Z while the bomb was taking a minute off.