In Pixar's 2006 film Cars, who directed the movie?

Pixar's 2006 film Cars was directed by John Lasseter.

Lasseter was a co-founder of Pixar and had previously directed Toy Story and A Bug's Life. Cars became his third Pixar feature as director and drew on his enthusiasm for automobiles, road trips, and the historic U.S. Route 66.

The film was co-directed by Joe Ranft, who also contributed to its story and voice cast. However, the single credited director is John Lasseter, making his name the canonical answer.

Cars was Pixar's seventh feature film. It introduced audiences to Lightning McQueen, Mater, Doc Hudson, Sally Carrera, and the residents of Radiator Springs. Lasseter later served as executive producer on Cars 2 and Cars 3.