In Pixar's Cars 2, what is the name of the villainous professor leading the oil conspiracy?

Professor Zündapp is the villainous professor leading the oil conspiracy in Pixar's Cars 2.

Professor Zündapp is a German scientist who works with the film's conspirators to weaponize the Allinol fuel controversy. The plot uses electromagnetic devices to make cars running on Allinol malfunction during the World Grand Prix, creating fear about the alternative fuel.

Zündapp operates as a technical mastermind and is associated with a fleet of lemon cars, a term used in the film for old and poorly regarded vehicles. His plan is tied to Miles Axlerod, the former oil magnate who presents himself as the organizer of the World Grand Prix.

The character's name is a reference to Zündapp, a real German motorcycle manufacturer founded in 1917. Professor Zündapp is voiced by Thomas Kretschmann in the English-language film. His role is one reason Cars 2 has a much stronger spy-thriller structure than the first Cars movie.