In Pixar's Cars 2, who is revealed to be the villain Miles Axlerod?

Miles Axlerod is revealed as the villain in Pixar's Cars 2.

Axlerod presents himself as a former oil tycoon who has converted to electric power and organizes the World Grand Prix. His public image is designed to make the race and its alternative fuel look trustworthy.

The film's central conflict involves a weaponized form of Allinol, the alternative fuel promoted during the Grand Prix. Axlerod secretly manipulates events to discredit the fuel and create a crisis that benefits his larger plan.

Cars 2 shifts the series from Radiator Springs to an international spy adventure. Mater becomes involved with British agents Finn McMissile and Holley Shiftwell, while Lightning McQueen competes in races in Japan, Italy, and England.