HomeMotoring UKNew Cars 2 Film announced Jayne Henry February 27, 2011 Motoring UK Cars 2 is the sequel to the film Cars from 2006, which is scheduled for release here on July 22, 2011. Star racecar Lightning McQueen and the incomparable tow truck Mater take their friendship to exciting new places in Cars 2 when they head overseas to compete in the first-ever World Grand Prix to determine the world’s fastest car. But the road to the championship is filled with plenty of potholes, detours and hilarious surprises when Mater gets caught up in an intriguing adventure of his own: international espionage. Torn between assisting Lightning McQueen in the high-profile race and towing the line in a top-secret spy mission, Mater’s action-packed journey leads him on an explosive chase through the streets of Japan and Europe, trailed by his friends and watched by the whole world. Adding to the fast-paced fun is a colorful new all-car cast that includes secret agents, menacing villains and international racing competitors. Cars 2 will be introducing a dozen or more brand new characters that will be joining Lighting Mc Queen and Mater. You will have already met Torque who is featured in the above photoe. Torque who is based on the Ford Mustang and Dodge Challenger. We will keep you up to date with all the new characters as we become aware of them.