Cars 2′ Character Stats, New Tokyo Party Clip and New Still as Sophia Loren Joins International Cast At the end of the movie, Finn McMissile tells Mater that if he needs anything, just ask, and Mater says that there is one thing. That was very similar to at the end of Cars when Tex Dinoco tells Lightning McQueen that if he needs anything, just ask, and Lightning McQueen says that there is one thing. The shot where Francesco bears different wheels, compared with another appearance with normal wheels. The story of Cars 2 kind of reverses the story of Cars Mater-National. In Cars 2, Lightning and Mater visit the world. In Cars Mater-National, the world visits them. The spy theme of Cars 2 emerged from a scene developed for Cars, which would have seen Lightning and Sally go to the drive-in movie theater, where they would have seen a spy film. Although the scene didn't make it to the final film, John Lasseter, who says to be an avid spy films fan, liked so much the idea of spy cars that he kept it in mind, and it became a main element in Cars 2.

A storyboarded scene which was used during the production of the movie (Finn does not appear in the final scene), Casting Society of America Announces Artios Awards Nominees". The Hollywood Reporter. August 20, 2012. Archived from the original on June 1, 2021 . Retrieved August 24, 2023. James B. Stewart (July 1, 2011). "A Collision of Creativity and Cash". The New York Times. Archived from the original on July 3, 2011 . Retrieved December 2, 2011. In Cars 2, Carla Veloso is the only female racer in the World Grand Prix. Similar to how Misti Motorkrass was the only female racer in the Piston Cup. Also at the entrance is a poster for A Bug's Life, using the French title of the film, 1001 Pattes (1001 Legs). This marks the second time this movie is mentioned in the Cars franchise, with the first time being in the credits of Cars.

In 2009, Disney registered several domain names, hinting to audiences that the title and theme of the film would be in relation to a "World Grand Prix". [19] Goodacre, Kate; Fowler, Tara (January 12, 2012). "People's Choice Awards 2012: The winners in full". Digital Spy. Archived from the original on March 3, 2020 . Retrieved August 23, 2023.

In the subtitles for the iTunes and Apple TV versions of the film, Stephenson's name is misspelled as "Stevenson." Coincidentally, both begin with a scene taking place at night. Unlike both films, Cars 3 begins at day. At the pits for the race, McQueen talks to the others (who all came after a call) about that Mater is still missing, he had called to talk to Mater not realizing Mater wouldn't be there. As they prepare for the race his friends state Sheriff and Sarge are looking for help, Sally tells Lightning to focus on the race. However, the talk is interrupted as Axlerod comes to Lightning's pit stall to thank him for his decision because of how the fans reacted to the race crash in Porto Corsa. He even hoped McQueen will win so that his creation will be given the popularity it deserved. Sally tells McQueen to race for Mater, which he agrees to.Cars 2 marks the first Pixar film not to be nominated for an Oscar. It is also the first Pixar film not nominated for Best Animated Feature in the 2001-present history of that Award. Giardina, Carolyn (February 19, 2012). "Sound Editors Recognize Hugo, The Muppets, Super 8, Tintin, War Horse". The Hollywood Reporter. Archived from the original on December 26, 2021 . Retrieved August 23, 2023. Kit, Borys (December 21, 2012). "Disney Sets Theatrical Release Date for 'Planes' ". The Hollywood Reporter. Archived from the original on December 21, 2012 . Retrieved December 22, 2012.