"Cars" is a computer-animated comedy-adventure film produced by Pixar Animation Studios and released by Walt Disney Pictures. The movie follows the story of Lightning McQueen, a hotshot rookie race car who dreams of winning the Piston Cup. However, his life takes a dramatic turn when he's stranded in Radiator Springs, a small town on Route 66. There, he meets Mater, Sally, and other quirky cars who teach him about friendship and community.