The character who runs the V8 Cafe in Radiator Springs is Flo.
Flo is a turquoise 1950s-style car and one of Radiator Springs’ best-known residents. Her business, Flo’s V8 Cafe, is the town’s fuel stop, serving “organic fuel” instead of ordinary gasoline. The name is a playful reference to classic American diners and the V8 engines associated with vintage cars.
Flo is married to Ramone, the town’s lowrider who operates Ramone’s House of Body Art. She is also part of the friendly community that helps Lightning McQueen understand Radiator Springs and reconnect with life beyond racing. Her warm, confident personality makes her one of the town’s social anchors.
A common mix-up is Sally, who owns the Cozy Cone Motel, or Lizzie, who runs Radiator Springs Curios. Mia and Tia are McQueen fans, not the cafe owner. Flo also appears in Cars 2 and Cars 3 as part of McQueen’s Radiator Springs family.