In Pixar’s Cars 2, which spy agency recruits Mater?

In Pixar’s Cars 2, Mater is recruited by the spy agency CHROME.

CHROME is the fictional organization involved in the film’s international espionage plot. Mater becomes entangled in its mission after being mistaken for an American agent while attending the World Grand Prix with Lightning McQueen. His accidental involvement contrasts with Lightning’s focus on racing.

The agency’s name is styled in all capital letters and expands to “Command Headquarters for Recon Operations and Motorized Espionage.” Its agents include Finn McMissile and Holley Shiftwell, who investigate a conspiracy linked to the Allinol fuel campaign and a group of cars seeking revenge.

Cars 2 shifts the series from a small-town racing story toward a globe-spanning spy adventure. Mater’s lack of conventional spy training is central to the comedy, but his observations and loyalty ultimately help the agents uncover the plot. CHROME is specific to the film’s fictional world and should not be confused with a real-world intelligence agency.