Cars 2 is the Pixar Cars film built around an international spy mission.
Released in 2011, the sequel follows Lightning McQueen as he enters the World Grand Prix. Mater becomes involved in an espionage plot after British agents Finn McMissile and Holley Shiftwell mistake his accidental behavior for secret-agent expertise.
The story travels through locations including Tokyo, Porto Corsa, and London. Its plot combines international racing with a conspiracy involving the alternative fuel Allinol and a group of cars seeking revenge after being ridiculed for their older technology.
Cars 2 differs sharply from the first film's small-town character story. Mater has a much larger role, and the film emphasizes action, gadgets, and spy-movie conventions. It was directed by John Lasseter and Brad Lewis, and it was the first Pixar feature released in Disney Digital 3-D.