A look through the vehicles that inspired the animated race car hero of Pixar’s Cars. Lightning McQueen wasn't based on just one car —or just one driver. Old Lightning is a tapestry of ...

To imbue Lightning McQueen with the right blend of confidence ... but stands as an everlasting symbol of 1960s youth culture. Like many cartoon cars, the true identity of the Mystery Machine ...

And given that, how do they grow, age, reproduce or die? My apologies for ruining (or enhancing) your favorite childhood film, but it’s necessary to discuss a very consequential plot point that Pixar ...