Who is the main villain, Sir Miles Axlerod, in Pixar’s Cars 2?

Sir Miles Axlerod is the main villain of Pixar’s Cars 2.

Axlerod is introduced as a former oil tycoon who claims to have converted himself into the world’s first all-electric car. He organizes the World Grand Prix to promote Allinol, an alternative fuel presented as a clean energy source. His public image is that of an environmental pioneer and international celebrity.

The plot eventually reveals that Axlerod is secretly directing a plan to discredit Allinol. The scheme uses electromagnetic weapons to make cars running on the fuel explode or malfunction during races. His goal is to make petroleum appear indispensable again and protect the interests connected to his previous oil empire.

Cars 2 follows Mater, Lightning McQueen, and Finn McMissile across several countries. Professor Zündapp is Axlerod’s collaborator, but the professor is not the mastermind. Chick Hicks belongs to the first film, while Jackson Storm is the principal rival in Cars 3.