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Cars Toons
Directed by
  • John Lasseter
  • Rob Gibbs
  • Jeremy Lasky
Based on
Produced byKimberly Adams
Starring
Music by
Production
companies
Distributed by
Release dates
October 27, 2008 (2008-10-27) –
May 20, 2014 (2014-05-20)
Running time
2–7 minutes
CountryUnited States
LanguageEnglish

Cars Toons is an American animated short series based on the Cars franchise. It features Lightning McQueen, Mater, and their friends in comedic antics and adventures canonical to the films. Larry the Cable Guy reprises his role as Mater while Keith Ferguson replaces Owen Wilson as the voice of Lightning McQueen until "The Radiator Springs 500 ½", when Wilson reprises his role.

The series premiered on October 27, 2008, with "Rescue Squad Mater" on Disney Channel, Toon Disney and ABC Family. Not exclusive to television, the shorts were also released on home media and/or as theatrical shorts. The series ended on May 20, 2014, with "The Radiator Springs 500 ½".

Premise

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Mater's Tall Tales

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All Cars Toons in Mater's Tall Tales follow a shared formula: Each episode opens with Mater saying, "If I'm lying, I'm crying!" and then the title card. Next, McQueen and Mater see something that results in the latter proceeding to tell the former a “tall tale” about something he supposedly did in the past, before the action shifts to the flashback of Mater's story. At a midway point, the action briefly shifts back to Mater and McQueen in which McQueen questions Mater over whether the events in the story actually occurred (or in some episodes asks him what he did next), resulting in Mater proclaiming that McQueen was also involved. The flashback then resumes with McQueen's sudden and usually unwilling participation in the story's events. After Mater finishes his tall tale, McQueen denies the fact that Mater's tale is real before one or more characters/elements involved in the story coincidentally appear to McQueen's shock (with the exceptions of "Tokyo Mater", "Unidentified Flying Mater" and "Time Travel Mater"), paradoxically suggesting that Mater's story really happened.

All episodes also feature Mia and Tia and various pit crew forklifts in supporting roles (with the exception of "Time Travel Mater").

Tales from Radiator Springs

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All Cars Toons in Tales from Radiator Springs follow the daily lives of McQueen, Mater and their friends in their hometown Radiator Springs, following the events of Cars 2.

Voice cast

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Main article: List of Cars characters

Production

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Production of the series began in 2006 following the success of Cars. The first nine shorts were produced by Pixar, while all the following shorts were produced by Pixar's subsidiary, Pixar Canada.[1]

"Tokyo Mater" premiered in theaters with Bolt on December 12, 2008. The short is the first Disney/Pixar production presented in Disney Digital 3-D.[2] However, it is not featured on the film's home media releases. Sulley and Mike from Monsters, Inc. make cameo appearances in "Tokyo Mater" as their car forms from the credits of the first film.

Release

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Merchandise

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The Disney·Pixar Cars Die-Cast Line included die-casts of various characters from the shorts, including "Rescue Squad Mater", "Mater the Greater", and "El Materdor", in the toy line.

Video game

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A video game based on the series titled Cars Toon: Mater's Tall Tales was developed by Papaya Studio and released on October 19, 2010 for the Wii.[3][4] A PC version was also released outside the United States and on Steam worldwide in 2014.[5][6][7]

Home media

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A DVD and Blu-ray compilation of the first nine shorts, titled Cars Toons: Mater's Tall Tales, was released on November 2, 2010. The compilation includes "Mater the Greater", "Rescue Squad Mater", "Monster Truck Mater", "Unidentified Flying Mater", "El Materdor", "Moon Mater", "Heavy Metal Mater", "Mater Private Eye" and "Tokyo Mater".[8] "Moon Mater" and "Mater Private Eye" debuted in this set.[9]

"Air Mater" and "Time Travel Mater" were released on Pixar Short Films Collection, Volume 2, while the former was also released as a bonus short on home media releases of Cars 2. "Hiccups", "Bugged", and "Spinning" were released on Disney.com and YouTube. "The Radiator Springs 500 ½" was released on Pixar Short Films Collection, Volume 3.

YouTube

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Disney Junior FR officially uploaded all episodes of Mater's Tall Tales (Martin se la raconte) on its channel starting between December 2012 and December 2014. The episodes have amassed 200 million views with Tokyo Mater (Tokyo Martin) garnering 63 million views alone. Mater's Tall Tales were added to the Disney Jr. YouTube channel from January through August 2024, where they accumulated about 22 million views with the most-watched episodes being Tokyo Mater (17M) and Monster Truck Mater (5M).

Unreleased short

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In addition to "The Radiator Springs 500 ½," which was released in 2014, director Rob Gibbs revealed at the 2013 Disney D23 Expo a fifth Cars Toons: Tales from Radiator Springs episode titled "To Protect and Serve." The short was expected to debut in 2014 on Disney Channel,[10] but it ended up being unreleased for unknown reasons.[11] Despite never being released, it did receive merchandise, including die-cast models and a book. The book contains several images from the short, which confirms that it was completed but, as of now, remains lost media. In the short, Sheriff goes on a mandatory vacation, leaving 2 squad cars in charge. However, the squad cars soon wreak havoc on the town by ticketing everyone for minor offenses.

Short films

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SeriesEpisodesOriginally released
First releasedLast released
Mater's Tall Tales11October 27, 2008 (2008-10-27)June 5, 2012 (2012-06-05)
Tales from Radiator Springs4March 22, 2013 (2013-03-22)May 20, 2014 (2014-05-20)

Mater's Tall Tales (2008–2012)

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No.TitleDirected byOriginal release dateOriginal release
1"Rescue Squad Mater"[12]John LasseterOctober 27, 2008 (2008-10-27)Toon Disney

Mater is working as a fire truck and has to rescue Lightning McQueen from a burning building. After he saves McQueen, the ambulance rushes McQueen to the hospital where Mater reveals that he's also a doctor (with an MD, PhD, STP and GTO).

2"Mater the Greater"[12]John LasseterOctober 28, 2008 (2008-10-28)Toon Disney

Mater is a daredevil, dressing in a style like that of Evel Knievel. In a stadium, Mater attempts to jump a long line of cars, but instead merely tiptoes over them. He performs other stunts, and later claims Lightning McQueen failed to jump over Carburetor Canyon while strapped to a rocket.

3"El Materdor"[12]John LasseterOctober 29, 2008 (2008-10-29)Toon Disney

Mater is a matador fighting a herd of bulldozers in Spain. When Lightning McQueen enters the story, the bulldozers chase after him due to his red paint job.

4"Tokyo Mater"[13]John LasseterNovember 21, 2008 (2008-11-21)Theatrically with Bolt[2]

Mater offers to tow home a stranded Japanese car inspired by the Toyota Century (named Ito-San), but ends up in Tokyo, Japan after hauling him all the way across the Pacific Ocean. He is subsequently challenged to a race by the Drift King Kabuto (a car resembling Boost, the leader of The Delinquent Road Hazards), with the winner being crowned "King of All Drifters" and the loser being stripped of all custom modifications to become a "stock" car. "Lightning Dragon McQueen" shows up to help Mater fend off an attack from Kabuto's ninjas and then helps Mater catch up with Kabuto and win the race.

5"Unidentified Flying Mater"[14]John LasseterNovember 20, 2009 (2009-11-20)Disney Channel

Mater befriends a small flying saucer called Mator and they have a night out. When Mator is captured by the military forces, Mater sneaks up and saves him with the help of Lightning McQueen and Mator's mothership.

6"Monster Truck Mater"[15]John LasseterJuly 30, 2010 (2010-07-30)Disney Channel

Mater, alias "The Tormentor", is a monster truck wrestler who works his way up the ranks from amateur to World Champion Monster Truck Wrestler, fighting against all kinds of characters along the way. These trucks include the I-Screamer, Captain Collision, The Rasta Carian, Dr. Feel Bad, and Paddy O'Concrete. When faced with his biggest opponent yet, the Monster of Dr. Frankenwagon, Mater tags in his "tag team partner", Lightning McQueen, alias "Frightening McMean".

7"Heavy Metal Mater"[16]John LasseterOctober 8, 2010 (2010-10-08)Disney Channel

Mater is a rock star in a heavy metal band. He starts out in a garage band called "Mater & The Gas Caps" and rises to the top with his hit song, "Dadgum" (which bears a heavy-metal style by accident when the drummer goes crazy trying to kill a fly on the drum while recording an album), a song based on the line Mater is famous for. Lightning McQueen goes on debut to join him on stage in the middle of a huge concert and they rock into history.

8"Moon Mater"[9][17]Rob GibbsNovember 2, 2010 (2010-11-02)Mater's Tall Tales DVD/Blu-ray

Mater is the first tow truck to land on the Moon, with the mission to rescue the Impala XIII by giving him a tow and bringing him back to Earth. Lightning McQueen joins Mater and they are met with a hero's welcome.

9"Mater Private Eye"[9][17]Rob GibbsNovember 2, 2010 (2010-11-02)Mater's Tall Tales DVD/Blu-ray

Mater is a private investigator working on an open-and-shut case of counterfeit tires, when Tia rolls back into his life. She hires Mater to find her sister, Mia, who's been car-napped. Mater searches for clues and closes in on a major crime scene. Lieutenant Lightning McQueen arrives just in time to help bring the criminals to justice.

10"Air Mater"[18][19]Rob GibbsNovember 1, 2011 (2011-11-01)Cars 2 DVD/Blu-ray

A tow service leads Mater to Propwash Junction, a town populated by planes. Amazed by all these flying machines, Mater gets interested in learning how to fly when he sees Skipper's Flight School, which has a sign that says they could teach anyone. After learning how to fly, he learns himself to fly backwards and amazes a group of stunt planes known as the Falcon Hawks. Since one of them has sprained a wing during practice for a stunt show, they ask Mater to take the place of the injured plane. He accepts and becomes the stunt planes' new member. Lightning McQueen, also a stunt plane, helps Mater at one point when he is in trouble.

11"Time Travel Mater"[20][21]Rob GibbsJune 5, 2012 (2012-06-05)Disney Channel

Accidentally gaining the ability to travel in time, Mater travels back to 1909 in the middle of a desert where he meets Stanley, the founder of Radiator Springs, who works as a traveling radiator caps salesman. With the realization that if Stanley goes away there would be no Radiator Springs, Mater brings McQueen from the future to which Stanley sells him a radiator cap. Mater then suggests Stanley to settle there and build a town where he could serve broken traveling cars, and Stanley accepts. Jumping to 18 years in the future, in 1927, Stanley shows Mater and McQueen the expanding town when Mater takes a note of a broken Ford Model T, which turns out to be Lizzie. Lizzie's seemingly falling in love with McQueen makes Mater panic again about Radiator Springs' future, but it turns out that Lizzie had her eye on Stanley. After Stanley and Lizzie were introduced to each other by McQueen, he and Mater make another time jump, where they attend Stanley and Lizzie's wedding before returning to the present. There, Lizzie thanks McQueen for introducing her and Stanley.

Tales from Radiator Springs (2013–2014)

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No.TitleDirected byOriginal release dateOriginal release
1"Hiccups"[22]Jeremy LaskyMarch 22, 2013 (2013-03-22)Disney Channel
Lightning McQueen gets hiccups while drinking oil. Many of the Radiator Springs residents give him advice on how to cure the hiccups, but none of the ideas work until Sally kisses him on the cheek, curing McQueen of his hiccups. Sheriff then starts getting hiccups, which leads to Mater, thinking that kissing will help all hiccups, attempting to kiss Sheriff to cure them, leading to a chase between Sheriff and Mater.
2"Bugged"[22]Jeremy LaskyMarch 22, 2013 (2013-03-22)Disney Channel

Red's morning routine is interrupted by a pesky bug, which he attempts to get rid of.

  • Note: This is the only Cars Toon episode not to feature Lightning McQueen or Mater.
3"Spinning"[22]Jeremy LaskyMarch 22, 2013 (2013-03-22)Disney Channel

Luigi assigns Guido to shake his store's sign to draw in customers. When Guido discovers his hidden talent as a street corner sign spinner, he draws in a huge crowd.

  • Note: This is the last Cars Toon episode to feature Keith Ferguson as the voice of Lightning McQueen.
4"The Radiator Springs 500 ½"[11][23]Rob GibbsMay 20, 2014 (2014-05-20)
August 1, 2014[24]		Disney Movies Anywhere
Disney Channel

Radiator Springs celebrates a Founders Day honoring the late Stanley when a gang of racers descend on the town and challenge Lightning McQueen to an off-road race.

  • Note: This is the only Cars Toon episode to feature Owen Wilson as the voice of Lightning McQueen.

Characters

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Mater's Tall Tales

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Characters Rescue Squad Mater Mater The Greater El Materdor Tokyo Mater Unidentified Flying Mater Monster Truck Mater Heavy Metal Mater Moon Mater Mater Private Eye Air Mater Time Travel Mater
Mater Larry the Cable Guy
Lightning McQueen Keith Ferguson
Tia Elissa Knight
Mia Lindsey Collins Uncredited actress Lindsey Collins
Guido Silent Cameo Guido Quaroni Credit only Guido Quaroni Silent Cameo
Fillmore Silent Cameo Silent Cameo George Carlin
(archive recordings) 		Silent Cameo; Credit only
Sheriff Michael Wallis
Kabuto Mach Tony Kobayashi
Ito-San Robert Ito
Skipper Stacey Keach
Judge Davis Jonathan Adams
Sparky[25] Danny Mann[26]
Stanley John Michael Higgins
Lizzie Katherine Helmond

Tales from Radiator Springs

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Character Hiccups Bugged Spinning The Radiator Springs 500 ½
Lightning McQueen Keith Ferguson Keith Ferguson Owen Wilson[11]
Mater Larry the Cable Guy Silent Cameo Larry the Cable Guy
Sally Bonnie Hunt Bonnie Hunt
Luigi Tony Shalhoub Tony Shalhoub
Guido Guido Quaroni Guido Quaroni
Flo Jenifer Lewis Jenifer Lewis
Sarge Paul Dooley Paul Dooley
Fillmore Lloyd Sherr Lloyd Sherr
Sheriff Michael Wallis Michael Wallis
Red Jerome Ranft Silent Cameo
Ramone Cheech Marin
Lizzie Katherine Helmond
  • Note: A gray cell indicates the character was not in the episode.

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Cars Toons

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Cars Toons is an American animated anthology series of short films produced by Animation Studios in collaboration with , featuring anthropomorphic vehicles from the Cars film franchise, particularly the lovable Mater and his friend in the fictional town of Radiator Springs. The series debuted in 2008 and consists of two primary sub-series: Mater's Tall Tales (2008–2012), where Mater recounts wildly exaggerated stories of his supposed past exploits—such as becoming a fire truck, a daredevil , a wrestler, or even an —to a skeptical —and Tales from Radiator Springs (2013–2014), which presents standalone comedic vignettes focusing on everyday antics and adventures among the town's residents, including episodes about off-road races, hiccup cures, and mishaps. Directed by and others, including Rob Gibbs for later episodes, Cars Toons was created to expand the Cars universe with family-friendly humor, imaginative scenarios, and high-energy animation, drawing on the franchise's success following the 2006 feature film. The Mater's Tall Tales sub-series comprises eleven 2-to-7-minute episodes, including "Rescue Squad Mater" (October 27, 2008), where Mater imagines himself as a superhero firefighter; "El Materdor" (October 29, 2008), depicting him as a ; and "Tokyo Mater" (December 12, 2008, theatrically released alongside Bolt), involving a drift racing adventure in . In contrast, Tales from Radiator Springs features five shorter episodes, such as "Hiccups" (March 23, 2013), in which various characters attempt to cure 's persistent hiccups, and "The Radiator Springs 500½" (August 1, 2014), where an impromptu Baja-style race disrupts the town. The series aired primarily on , , and , with select shorts receiving theatrical releases or compilation home video distributions, emphasizing quick-witted storytelling and visual gags to appeal to young audiences. Notable voice talents include as Mater and as , reprising their roles from the Cars films to maintain continuity. Overall, Cars Toons highlights Pixar's ability to deliver concise, entertaining extensions of established characters, contributing to the franchise's and cultural impact through toys, DVDs, and streaming availability on Disney+.

Overview

Premise

Cars Toons is a collection of Pixar-produced animated shorts featuring anthropomorphic vehicles from the Cars franchise, primarily centered in the fictional town of Radiator Springs. The series stars the lovable tow truck Mater and his friend , blending elements of adventure, comedy, and fantasy in a lighthearted exploration of their friendship and town life. The anthology format consists of self-contained episodes, ranging from 2 to 7 minutes long and varying by sub-series, that include Mater's Tall Tales—where Mater narrates wildly exaggerated "tall tales" turning everyday events into fantastical scenarios, such as becoming a daredevil or encountering extraterrestrials—and Tales from Radiator Springs, which presents standalone comedic vignettes focused on everyday antics among town residents. This structure draws on American folklore traditions of hyperbolic storytelling in the first sub-series, infused with Western-inspired humor through Mater's folksy Southern and rustic charm, while emphasizing themes of exaggeration, camaraderie, and community interactions among the vehicles. Announced in September 2008 by and , Cars Toons debuted as an interstitial series on , , and ABC Family, directly tied to the popularity of the 2006 Cars to extend its through episodic, family-friendly entertainment.

Series Overview

Cars Toons consists of two distinct sub-series produced between 2008 and 2014, totaling 16 animated short films that expand the of the Cars franchise. The first sub-series, Mater's Tall Tales (2008–2012), comprises 11 shorts in which the Mater recounts wildly exaggerated adventures from his supposed past to his friend , serving as a framing device for each tale. These stories often parody various genres, such as monster truck rallies or missions, while maintaining the core animated style of the Cars films. In contrast, Tales from Radiator Springs (2013–2014) features 5 shorter shorts that shift focus to ensemble-driven, slice-of-life vignettes set in the town of Radiator Springs, involving multiple characters without the tall-tale narrative structure. These episodes highlight everyday comedic situations among the residents, emphasizing community interactions over individual fantasies. Runtimes vary significantly between the sub-series, with Mater's Tall Tales episodes typically lasting 2 to 7 minutes and Tales from Radiator Springs entries running 2 to 3 minutes, reflecting a move toward more concise storytelling. Both sub-series were produced by Pixar Animation Studios, with Tales from Radiator Springs handled by . This evolution broadened the series from Mater-centric, imaginative yarns to more grounded, group-oriented narratives, aligning with ongoing franchise expansion while preserving the humorous, car-themed world-building.

Production

Development

Cars Toons originated as a Pixar Animation Studios initiative spearheaded by John Lasseter to extend the franchise following the 2006 feature film's commercial success, centering on the popular supporting character as the lead in comedic, self-contained stories. Lasseter assembled Pixar's story development team to brainstorm concepts featuring the ensemble, with producer Bobby Podesta proposing the core format of "Mater's Tall Tales," where Mater recounts exaggerated adventures from his past. Development commenced in the summer of 2007, with the initial phase dedicated to refining story ideas and establishing the series structure over approximately six months. The first short, "Mater the Greater," was greenlit shortly thereafter and completed within eight to nine months of production, debuting on on October 27, 2008, followed by airings on and ABC Family. Key creative choices emphasized lighthearted humor and simple, fantastical narratives over intricate plotting, drawing from Mater's folksy persona to deliver quick, entertaining vignettes typically running 5 to 7 minutes. Lasseter mandated the inclusion of in each tale to tie back to the Cars universe, culminating in a recurring tagline where McQueen debunks the stories as fabrications, enhancing the series' playful tone. Several episodes, such as "Tokyo Mater" released in 2008, introduced global settings that aligned with the expanding franchise, supporting promotional efforts ahead of in 2011. The project involved close collaboration between Pixar's core story and production teams— including directors Rob Gibbs and Victor Navone, along with up to 100 crew members—and for distribution and television integration. producer oversaw the effort, ensuring alignment with the studio's high standards while adapting to television constraints. Following the conclusion of Mater's Tall Tales in 2012, the series transitioned to the Tales from Radiator Springs segment in 2013, produced by Pixar's newly established Vancouver satellite studio, , which opened in 2009 to handle franchise extensions like these shorts.

Animation and Style

Cars Toons employs (CGI) consistent with Animation Studios' established standards, while adapting techniques for the constraints of short-form television content. Production leveraged existing assets from the 2006 film , including character models and systems, to achieve efficiency in a format requiring shorter development cycles of approximately 8-9 months per short. This reuse allowed the creation of new environments, such as urban streets or stadiums for fantastical scenarios, without rebuilding core elements from scratch. The artistic style maintains the "cartoon realism" pioneered in Cars, featuring vibrant, Route 66-inspired depictions of Radiator Springs with detailed desert landscapes, stylized rock formations, and whimsical vegetation that blend realism with playful exaggeration. In Mater's tall tales, this evolves into heightened fantastical elements, incorporating impossible stunts and adventure settings that stretch the physics of the car world for comedic effect, while framing sequences ground the action in the more naturalistic town environment. Rendering incorporated lighting advancements from contemporaneous Pixar productions like Ratatouille (2007) and WALL-E (2008), enabling richer visuals despite a smaller team of up to 60 at peak, where animators multitasked across modeling, rigging, and surfacing. Sound design integrates engine noises as expressive character voices, a hallmark carried over from , where real vehicle recordings—captured using specialized microphones on models like a 1959 —were pitch-shifted and equalized to convey personality and emotion. These auditory elements sync closely with animated movements, enhancing the sense of vehicular life. Thematic music, composed by , underscores the whimsical tone with upbeat, engine-infused scores that complement the visual exaggeration in tall tales.

Voice Cast

Mater's Tall Tales

Mater's Tall Tales features as the voice of Mater, the series' narrator and protagonist, who recounts his exaggerated adventures in each of the 11 shorts. Keith Ferguson provides the voice for , who appears at the start and end of every episode to set up and react to Mater's stories, replacing from the feature films due to scheduling conflicts. Recurring supporting voices include Lindsey Collins as Mia, the blue who often expresses skepticism toward Mater's tales, and Elissa Knight as Tia, Mia's counterpart. Additional recurring roles from Radiator Springs residents feature as Ramone, appearing in episodes like "Monster Truck Mater," and Jan Rabson as multiple background characters across several . The series showcases a variety of guest stars for its fantastical elements, with unique appearances tailored to each short's premise. Notable examples include as Stanley in "Time Travel Mater," as Skipper in "Air Mater," as Ito-San in "Tokyo Mater," and Danny Mann as the referee in "Monster Truck Mater." These guest voices contribute to the episodic diversity while maintaining the core dynamic between Mater and McQueen. Voice recording sessions for Mater's Tall Tales were aligned with the production of the Cars feature films, ensuring vocal consistency with the franchise. Larry the Cable Guy's performance highlighted his signature thick Southern accent, amplifying the folksy, humorous delivery essential to Mater's tall-tale storytelling style.

Tales from Radiator Springs

Tales from Radiator Springs features an ensemble voice cast drawn primarily from the core residents of Radiator Springs, emphasizing group dynamics through everyday interactions rather than individual tall tales. Keith Ferguson voices in the 2013 episodes "Hiccups," "Spinning," and "Detour," with taking over the role in the 2014 finale "The Radiator Springs 500½" to align with his return in subsequent Cars projects. reprises his role as Mater in episodes featuring him, providing continuity and comic relief in the town's communal scenarios. The series highlights expanded roles for supporting characters, including Katherine Helmond as the forgetful Lizzie, whose quips add humor to town life; Jennifer Lewis as the welcoming Flo, often central to social scenes; and Cheech Marin as the artistic Ramone, contributing flair to group activities. Other key voices include Tony Shalhoub as Luigi, Lloyd Sherr as Fillmore, Paul Dooley as Sarge, Michael Wallis as Sheriff, Guido Quaroni as Guido, and Bonnie Hunt as Sally Carrera, all returning from the Cars films to portray the tight-knit community. No major guest stars appear, keeping the focus on these established residents post-Cars 2. Voice credits vary by episode across the five shorts—"Detour" (July 26, 2013), "Hiccups" (March 22, 2013), "Spinning" (July 26, 2013), "Bugged" (March 22, 2013), and "The Radiator Springs 500½" (May 20, 2014)—with the ensemble delivering lines in a format suited to brief, dialogue-intensive narratives that showcase Radiator Springs' collective spirit. "Bugged" focuses solely on (voiced by Jerome Ranft) and does not feature McQueen or other main residents. The only notable change is Owen Wilson's appearance as in "The Radiator Springs 500½," marking a return after Keith Ferguson's tenure in earlier Cars Toons. This casting maintains fidelity to the franchise while adapting to the series' shorter, ensemble-driven structure.
CharacterVoice ActorEpisodes Featured
Keith FergusonHiccups, Spinning,
The Radiator Springs 500½
MaterHiccups, , The Radiator Springs 500½
Hiccups, The Radiator Springs 500½
FloJennifer LewisHiccups, The Radiator Springs 500½
RamoneHiccups, Spinning, The Radiator Springs 500½
LuigiHiccups, Spinning, The Radiator Springs 500½
FillmoreHiccups, Spinning, The Radiator Springs 500½
SargeSpinning, The Radiator Springs 500½
SheriffHiccups, Spinning, The Radiator Springs 500½
Guido QuaroniHiccups, Spinning, The Radiator Springs 500½
, The Radiator Springs 500½
The voice direction for these shorts prioritized efficient recording sessions to capture the rapid-fire banter among the cast, fitting the 3-7 minute runtime and enhancing the portrayal of Radiator Springs as a lively ensemble hub. Building briefly on the casting established in Mater's Tall Tales, the series shifts emphasis to collective voices without introducing new major roles.

Episodes

Mater's Tall Tales (2008–2012)

Mater's Tall Tales is a sub-series of Cars Toons consisting of 11 animated shorts produced by Animation Studios and aired on from to . Each short follows a consistent format where recounts an exaggerated, fictional adventure from his past to and other friends in Radiator Springs, only for the story to be interrupted by a reveal that it stems from a mundane present-day event, with McQueen dismissing it as untrue. The series emphasizes Mater's humorous, over-the-top persona, drawing from unused story ideas developed during the production of the films. The episodes are as follows:
No.TitleDirector(s)Air DateRuntime
1Rescue Squad MaterOctober 27, 20083 min
2Mater the GreaterOctober 28, 20085 min
3El MaterdorOctober 29, 20083 min
4Tokyo Mater, Rob Gibbs, Victor NavoneNovember 21, 2008 (theatrical)7 min
5Unidentified Flying MaterRob GibbsNovember 20, 20094 min
6Monster Truck MaterRob GibbsJuly 30, 20105 min
7Heavy Metal MaterRob GibbsOctober 8, 20104 min
8Moon MaterRob GibbsNovember 2, 20105 min
9Mater Private EyeRob GibbsNovember 2, 20105 min
10Air MaterRob GibbsNovember 1, 20115 min
11Time Travel MaterRob GibbsJune 5, 20126 min
In "Rescue Squad Mater," Mater describes his days as a vehicle who transforms into various vehicles, including a and a , to save the day from blazes and floods, culminating in a of McQueen from a that turns out to be a small trash fire. "Mater the Greater" sees Mater as a jumping ramps and performing high-wire acts in a circus-like arena, defeating a rival daredevil before McQueen points out the tale was inspired by Mater simply jumping a puddle. For "El Materdor," Mater recounts battling bulldozers in a Spanish arena as a , dodging charges and using his tow hook as a cape, until the bulldozers turn on McQueen in the story, mirroring a real-life game of tag. "Tokyo Mater" follows Mater being towed to , where he engages in a high-stakes drift race against a gang of ninjas led by , mastering the art with McQueen's help to become a drift legend, though the adventure begins from Mater attempting a simple drift back home. In "Unidentified Flying Mater," Mater discovers a crashed UFO, befriends the alien pilot Mator, and joins a squadron of flying saucers to fend off invaders, with the tale sparked by spotting a low-flying plane. "Monster Truck Mater" depicts Mater as a rising wrestler, overcoming opponents like the Rasta Carian and Dr. Frankenwagon before teaming with McQueen against the undefeated Frightening McMean, all triggered by Mater bumping into a low-clearance vehicle. "Heavy Metal Mater" has Mater fronting a heavy metal band called The Screamin' Banshees, achieving fame with his song "Dad Gum" and performing for aliens, but the story ends revealing it started from Mater making noise with junkyard parts. "Moon Mater" involves Mater as an on a mission to repair the Impala XIII, battling aliens on the with McQueen's aid, inspired by Mater gazing at the . In "Mater Private Eye," a film noir-style tale, Mater as a hard-boiled solves the mystery of stolen emeralds in Radiator Springs of , with McQueen as his sidekick, stemming from Mater losing a . "Air Mater" portrays Mater as a daredevil plane pilot at an airshow, performing loops and dives before needing McQueen's rescue from a crash, all from Mater trying to reach a high shelf. Finally, "Time Travel Mater" sends Mater back to 1909 via a time machine, where he inspires Stanley to found Radiator Springs and introduces modern cars like McQueen, accidentally altering history until fixed, prompted by Mater polishing an old . Production on Mater's Tall Tales began under the supervision of Pixar chief creative officer , who directed the initial three shorts as pilots to test the format, with co-direction by story artist Rob Gibbs and animator Victor Navone for subsequent episodes. The series originated from a dozen unused gag ideas generated by the story team during the first film's development, refined over six months into a repeatable structure to keep Mater and McQueen central while allowing wild fantasies. Each short took about 8-9 months to complete with a crew peaking at 60, leveraging existing Cars assets for compatibility but requiring new builds like streets, a Grand Prix stadium, and custom characters such as bulldozers and monster trucks. Several episodes tied into the promotion of (2011), particularly "Tokyo Mater," which previewed the sequel's Japanese setting and drift racing elements through its theatrical release ahead of Bolt. Animation challenges included designing exaggerated forms for Mater, such as his monster truck variant in "Monster Truck Mater," which demanded unique rigging for wrestling moves and arena destruction sequences while maintaining the Cars aesthetic. Advances in lighting from and were applied to enhance the shorts' visual style without full feature-level resources.

Tales from Radiator Springs (2013–2014)

Tales from Radiator Springs is a sub-series of Cars Toons that shifts focus from Mater's fantastical stories to slice-of-life comedic vignettes featuring the ensemble cast of residents in everyday mishaps. Produced in the post-Cars 2 , these shorts emphasize character-driven humor through interactions among , Mater, and supporting townsfolk like Flo, , and , rather than individual tall tales. The series debuted three ultra-short "Shorty Shorts" in 2013, designed for quick digital and TV interstitials, before concluding with a longer entry in 2014. The sub-series comprises four aired episodes, with a fifth announced but ultimately unreleased. Below is a list of the episodes, including directors, original air dates, and approximate runtimes based on official releases.
Episode TitleDirector(s)Original Air DateRuntime
HiccupsJeremy LaskyMarch 22, 2013 (Disney Channel)3 minutes
BuggedJeremy LaskyMarch 22, 2013 (Disney Channel)2 minutes
SpinningJeremy LaskyMarch 22, 2013 (Disney Channel)2 minutes
The Radiator Springs 500 ½Rob Gibbs (co-director: Scott Morse)May 20, 2014 (Disney Movies Anywhere); August 1, 2014 (Disney Channel)6 minutes
To Protect and ServeScott Morse (director), Rob Gibbs (co-director)Unreleased (announced for 2014)Planned ~3-6 minutes (estimated from series format)
In "Hiccups," Lightning McQueen visits Flo's V8 Café for breakfast and develops hiccups after drinking oil, prompting the townsfolk to offer increasingly absurd cures: Sarge suggests push-ups, Luigi recommends , and Mater tries startling him with a . The chaos escalates until Sally surprises him with a , which finally resolves the issue, highlighting the close-knit community's supportive yet overzealous nature. "Bugged" centers on , the town's fire truck, during his routine morning of watering flowers, when a persistent ladybug disrupts his peace by landing on his hood and repeatedly returning despite his attempts to shoo it away with blasts of water and honks. Growing frustrated, Red chases the bug through town, accidentally spraying other residents like and , but ultimately befriends it after realizing it's harmless, ending with the bug perched contentedly on his grille as he resumes his duties. This short underscores Red's gentle, non-verbal personality through physical comedy. "Spinning" follows , the Italian tire specialist, as he stands outside Luigi's Casa Della Tires holding a promotional sign, initially bored until Luigi instructs him to make it more dynamic by shaking it. 's enthusiasm leads him to spin the sign with acrobatic flair, drawing a crowd of impressed onlookers including and Mater, who applaud his performance art. However, Luigi reveals he only wanted simple shaking to attract customers, comically deflating 's moment and poking fun at miscommunications in small-town life. The Radiator Springs 500 ½ depicts the annual Stanley Days celebration honoring the town's founder, where leads a leisurely that turns chaotic when a group of rowdy Baja off-road racers arrives, mistaking a statue of Stanley for a legendary racer and challenging McQueen to an impromptu cross-country race. The racers' aggressive shortcuts through deserts and canyons test McQueen's precision driving, but he outsmarts them by navigating Radiator Springs' winding roads, ultimately winning and earning their respect while preserving the town's peaceful event. This episode introduces new off-road character designs and emphasizes themes of local pride versus outsider bravado. "To Protect and Serve," the planned fifth short, was intended to feature taking a required vacation, leaving Radiator Springs under the watch of two eager rookie deputies from the county who interpret minor infractions—like Mater's pranks or Lizzie's speeding—as major crimes, leading to overzealous patrols that turn the town upside down. Production advanced to storyboarding and a promotional book in 2014, but the short was shelved before release, with no official reason disclosed beyond scheduling shifts at . These shorts were developed as a bridge between and the upcoming , utilizing a streamlined pipeline to produce quick, character-focused content for digital platforms and interstitials. The initial trio of 90-second "Shorty Shorts" were crafted for rapid TV integration, debuting during a broadcast of Pixar's Up, while the longer finale allowed for more elaborate racing sequences. Humor arises primarily from ensemble dynamics and relatable daily frustrations, contrasting the solo exaggeration of prior Mater-centric tales, with executive producer overseeing to maintain franchise continuity.

Characters

Core Characters

Lightning McQueen is the central protagonist of the Cars universe, depicted as a sleek red 2006 Chevrolet Corvette C6 race car with the number 95 painted on his sides. In Cars Toons, he serves as the skeptical listener to Mater's exaggerated tall tales in the "Mater's Tall Tales" sub-series, often reacting with disbelief or embarrassment to his friend's wild stories, while in "Tales from Radiator Springs," he acts as a supportive town leader helping resolve community mishaps. His personality is confident and competitive, evolving from a self-centered rookie racer in the original Cars film to a more humble and loyal resident of Radiator Springs, where he has formed deep bonds with the locals. Mater, a rusty orange 1955-59 tow truck with a dented body and prominent buckteeth grille, is the heart of Cars Toons as the primary storyteller and across both sub-series. In "Mater's Tall Tales," he spins imaginative yarns about his supposed past as a daredevil, , or spy, drawing McQueen into the narratives, while in "Tales from Radiator Springs," he often triggers chaotic but endearing events among the townsfolk with his naive enthusiasm. Known for his loyal, , and endlessly optimistic traits, Mater's character builds on his role from films as the unpretentious owner of Tow Mater's Towing & Salvage, emphasizing themes of friendship and small-town simplicity in the animated shorts. The shared residents of Radiator Springs provide communal backdrop and support to the core duo in Cars Toons, reinforcing the series' focus on their everyday lives and relationships. Flo, a 1957 Motorama show car with white accents, owns and operates Flo's V8 Café as a warm, maternal figure who offers advice and , frequently appearing in "Tales from Radiator Springs" to mediate . Her husband Ramone, a lowrider customized with yellow flame decals, runs Ramone's House of and embodies a cool, artistic vibe, often lending his skills for humorous repaints or fixes in the shorts. , a black 1949 Mercury Club Coupe police cruiser, upholds law and order as the gruff yet protective town enforcer, participating in chases or community efforts that highlight his caring side beneath a stern exterior. These characters' roles evolve from their ensemble positions in the Cars films into more interactive, slice-of-life cameos that ground the fantastical elements of the Toons format in Radiator Springs' quirky camaraderie.

Series-Specific Characters

In Mater's Tall Tales, the sub-series introduces a range of exclusive, one-off characters designed to embody the exaggerated, fantastical elements of Mater's stories, often serving as foils or allies that heighten the comedic absurdity. These include Mator, a bucktoothed UFO who befriends Mater and teaches him to fly, appearing solely in "Unidentified Flying Mater" to facilitate the episode's close-encounter theme. Another prominent example is , a stranded alien resembling a 1964 , whom Mater rescues on the moon during the climax of "Moon Mater," underscoring the tall tale's interstellar absurdity; the character is voiced by . In "Gettin' Stuft Mater," Mater transforms into Giant Tow Mater, an enormous parade float version of himself that towers over the event and intervenes in a chaotic mishap, exemplifying how these alterations amplify the episode's whimsical, oversized humor without recurring beyond the short. Stunt performers and supporting figures, such as the daredevil cars in "Mater the Greater" or the heavy metal band members in "Heavy Metal Mater," further enhance the episodic antics by providing dynamic, action-oriented interactions tailored to each tale's premise. Guest stars frequently lend their voices to these Mater's Tall Tales exclusives, infusing celebrity flair into the designs and impacts of one-episode roles; for instance, in "Tokyo Mater," Mach Tony Kobayashi voices Kabuto, a sleek Japanese drift antagonist whose rivalry with Mater drives the high-speed drifter narrative, contributing to the short's cultural homage and adrenaline-fueled . Similarly, in "Monster Truck Mater," stuntman roles like the dragon oppose Mater in a , emphasizing the sub-series' reliance on such unique adversaries to escalate the over-the-top action. In contrast, Tales from Radiator Springs features series-specific characters through the expanded utilization of Radiator Springs locals in ensemble-driven stories, alongside minor guests that add temporary disruption or flavor without dominating the core . Red the fire truck, typically reticent, gains prominent supporting roles, such as assisting in town emergencies or interactions that highlight his gentle nature, as seen in ensemble contexts like events. Sarge the army jeep similarly receives heightened involvement in group dynamics, often providing precision to everyday mishaps, enhancing the sub-series' focus on small-town camaraderie. Minor guests, including tourists and passersby, appear briefly to inject external energy; for example, in "The Radiator Springs 500 1/2," Baja racers like the rowdy Johnny Blamer (voiced by ) invade the town for an impromptu off-road challenge, their rugged designs and boisterous contributions underscoring the episode's chaotic visitor impact on the locals. These elements collectively emphasize the sub-series' lighter, relational tone compared to the solo-fantasy bent of Mater's Tall Tales.

Release and Distribution

Broadcast and Streaming

Cars Toons premiered on October 27, 2008, with the short "Rescue Squad Mater" airing on , , and ABC Family as part of an initial rollout of three episodes. The series continued with regular broadcasts on , including new shorts like "UFM: Unidentified Flying Mater" in 2009 and "Heavy Metal Mater" in 2010, often scheduled during prime family viewing slots to capitalize on the popularity of the Cars franchise. Mater's Tall Tales episodes, which ran from 2008 to 2012, were strategically timed to align with marketing for the 2011 film , featuring thematic ties such as international adventures that previewed the movie's global scope. Following the rebranding of to in 2009, the shorts expanded to that network, airing from February 13, 2009, through August 31, 2012, before shifting focus. The Tales from Radiator Springs segment premiered in 2013 on and concluded the series' run on August 1, 2014, with the television premiere of "The Radiator Springs 500½". In terms of streaming, select Cars Toons episodes began appearing on the official Disney Animation YouTube channel in 2013, with full playlists of Mater's Tall Tales and Tales from Radiator Springs uploaded progressively through the Disney Jr. and Disney Kids channels to reach younger audiences digitally. By 2019, the complete series integrated into Disney+ upon the platform's launch, offering all 15 shorts in high-definition for subscribers worldwide. These uploads have included remastered intros and episodes, enhancing visual quality for modern viewing, with ongoing availability as of 2025. Internationally, Cars Toons aired on BBC Three in the United Kingdom starting around 2009, featuring dubbed versions of Mater's Tall Tales for local audiences. Distribution extended to regional Disney platforms, such as Disney Junior UK, where episodes like "Mater the Greater" were broadcast and later streamed on YouTube starting in 2012. Similar availability occurred across European and Asian Disney channels, ensuring broad access tied to the global Cars franchise. As of November 2025, all Cars Toons shorts remain available in HD on Disney+, with no new episodes announced by or Disney.

Home Media and

The home media releases of Cars Toons primarily consist of DVD and Blu-ray compilations featuring the animated shorts from both Mater's Tall Tales and Tales from Springs. The first major collection, Cars Toon: Mater's Tall Tales, was released on November 2, 2010, by as a two-disc Blu-ray/DVD combo pack containing the initial nine shorts from the series. This edition included additional bonus features such as a "Studio Story" on "McQueen Has No Hands" and ran for approximately 91 minutes. Subsequent shorts from Tales from Radiator Springs did not receive a standalone complete series compilation in 2014, while "The Radiator Springs 500 1/2" was featured in the Pixar Short Films Collection: Volume 3 Blu-ray set (2018). These inclusions integrated the shorts into larger franchise collections, providing high-definition access without dedicated packaging for the subseries. A video game adaptation titled Cars Toon: Mater's Tall Tales was developed by Papaya Studios and published by for the Nintendo and PC, launching on October 19, 2010. The title features a collection of multiplayer mini-games inspired by the Mater's Tall Tales , including activities like racing to fire scenes in "Rescue Squad Mater," bullfighting challenges in "El Materdor," and UFO pursuits in "Unidentified Flying Mater," supporting up to four players in pick-up-and-play formats. emphasizes family-friendly, humorous antics with motion controls on , capturing the series' whimsical tone through levels tied to each short's narrative. Reception was generally positive for its visuals and accessibility, earning a "Mostly Positive" rating on (78% from 83 reviews), though some critics noted repetitive mini-games amid the compilation-style structure. In the 2020s, Cars Toons content has seen digital re-releases, with individual and the Mater's Tall Tales collection available for purchase or rental on platforms like Apple TV and , often in HD. No significant new physical home media updates have occurred as of 2025, with availability focused on existing franchise bundles and streaming integrations rather than standalone editions.

Merchandise and Legacy

Merchandise

Mattel has produced an extensive line of 1:55-scale die-cast toys inspired by Cars Toons since 2008, featuring characters and vehicles from Mater's Tall Tales and Tales from Radiator Springs. These include complete sets tied to specific shorts, such as the Tokyo Mater collection with variants like Ninja, Chisaki, Komodo, and Kyandee, released as multi-packs and singles. The line continues into 2025 with new releases, such as with flames in a 2-pack alongside , available through 's series. Beyond die-cast vehicles, official merchandise encompasses apparel like t-shirts and hoodies featuring Cars Toons characters, storybooks such as Cars Toons: Mater's Treasury of Tall Tales that adapt episodes into illustrated narratives, and playsets recreating scenes from the shorts, including Radiator Springs locations with pullback cars. These items remain available through the and authorized retailers, supporting ongoing fan engagement. Promotional tie-ins during the initial run included toys featuring characters from 2006 onward, with franchise extensions aligning to Toons episodes in the 2008–2012 period, though specific Mater's Tall Tales sets were limited. Collector interest persists, as evidenced by 2025 unboxing hauls showcasing updated die-cast variants and multi-packs from recent releases.

Reception and Impact

Cars Toons garnered positive critical and audience reception, particularly for its humorous storytelling and the endearing portrayal of Mater as a charismatic storyteller. Reviewers praised the series for its lighthearted, exaggerated tales that highlighted Mater's folksy charm and the franchise's whimsical animation style, making it an engaging extension of the . Common Sense Media awarded it a 4 out of 5 stars, describing the shorts as "hilarious" and ideal for young viewers with short attention spans who enjoy the characters. The audience score on for Mater's Tall Tales stands at 92%, reflecting strong approval from fans for its comedic antics and family-friendly appeal. While some critiques noted occasional repetition in the formulaic structure of Mater's tall tales and juvenile humor, the innovation in delivering bite-sized, self-contained stories was widely appreciated as a fresh format for Pixar's short-form content. The series significantly boosted the franchise's popularity, especially among children, by expanding Mater's role and introducing playful narratives that resonated with young audiences. Airings on reached 22.9 million kids aged 2-11, equivalent to 56% of that demographic, helping to sustain interest in the characters between feature films. Demand metrics indicate that Cars Toons outperformed the average TV series by 7.8 times , underscoring its cultural footprint and role in keeping the franchise vibrant for and early elementary viewers. This accessibility contributed to the overall brand's appeal, with the shorts serving as an entry point that encouraged repeat engagement with related media. In terms of legacy, Cars Toons played a key role in bridging the gap between Cars (2006) and (2011) by deepening character development through episodic adventures, influencing Pixar's approach to short-form animation as a means to explore side stories and maintain franchise momentum. The series exemplified Pixar's strategy of using shorts to experiment with humor and visual gags outside full-length features, paving the way for later spin-offs like . In August 2025, Disney Jr. announced a new series, Cars: Lightning Racers, set to premiere in 2027, continuing the franchise's expansion into preschool-targeted animated adventures. Although no new episodes have been produced since 2014, the content's enduring presence on Disney+—including a 2025 upgrade to /1080p resolution—continues to sustain fan interest and supports ongoing merchandise sales without requiring fresh productions.

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