About

Issadora, or “IZZI” for short, is the sweet little car who loves to sing and is best friends with EJ. Conscientious and intelligent, Izzi is usually the tiny voice of reason when EJ is about to do something he shouldn’t. Izzi doesn’t always like being the smallest one, and sometimes the other cars overlook her, but she is tenacious and sticks by her friends.

Did you know that Izzi is responsible for unleashing a destructive robot on the City of Auto — twice! See what happened in the episode Issadora’s Box and in the story Attack of the Runaway Robot.

EJ is an athletic and imaginative “every car” who loves to skateboard, play soccer and spend the day drawing his own comic books. EJ is competitive and puts his all into everything he does. While he still has a lot of growing up to do, he’s got a lot of older cars around to help him on his way.

Did you know that EJ’s self-centered alter ego is an imaginary crime-fighting super hero? Find out more in the episode Center of the Universe.

JOHNNY is the fun-loving thrill seeker who is always getting into mischief. The only thing he likes more than going fast is staying “squeeky clean” at his favorite car wash. While he can be self-centered or a bit insensitive at times, Johnny is always an enthusiastic friend and loves to offer advice to the younger cars.

Did you know Johnny holds the world record for the longest skid mark? See how it all happened in the episode Breaking New Ground.

CALI is the perky valley girl who loves a great deal when she’s shopping and is a phenomenal mini golfer. Even though she doubts herself and her own abilities, Cali is very talented and is also great at encouraging others when they are feeling down.

Did you know that Cali has a “MATRIX” style shopping trip in a dream sequence? Check it out in the episode Shop Til You Drop.

FRANKLIN is the voice of experience and wisdom in the City of Auto. He always has wise counsel to offer whenever the other cars find themselves in a situation. A respected pillar of the community, Franklin enjoys sharing and nurturing the younger cars so that they will grow up to be great citizens in their own right. He enjoys gardening and spending time with his friends Mr. Morgan and Elrod. Franklin takes a not-so relaxing mud bath in the episode Squeeky Clean.

Faithful and true, DEREK is the hard-working country truck who loves to help his friends fix things or haul a heavy load. Derek is practical, level-headed and a bit old-fashioned. He sometimes struggles to ‘change with the times’ and can’t help but get into arguments with his friend Johnny. Derek is known for being honest and dependable.

Did you know that Derek goes through an amazing transformation into a MONSTER? See how it happened in the episode Extreme Overhaul.

Athletic and tough, MARIA is the local off road champion around the City of Auto. Maria is usually up early, training to improve herself. She likes nothing more than being covered in the dust and mud of the road. Maria is giving and is always around to add a wise female perspective to whatever situation the younger cars find themselves in. Did you know that Maria once caused a major landslide that almost buried two other cars? Find out how it happened on A Slippery Slope.

The nervous and safety conscious MILES likes nothing more than to curl up with a nice book in the comfort of his house. Unfortunately for him, adventure always seems to find him. Miles is an intellectual and loves learning, but he is always being pushed out of his comfort zone by the others. He is level headed and logical most times, but does suffer from anxiety and irrational fear sometimes.

Miles has worn many silly outfits including a sombrero (Road Test for Maturity), climbing gear (Daring Dreamers), and football helmet with bubble wrap (Scared-y Car).

In the early years of Auto-B-Good, ELROD was unrefined and reclusive, living way out in the country and on his own terms. Elrod is independent, earnest in his opinion and forgiving. Currently, he is the owner and operator of Elrod’s Mini Golf.

Did you know that Elrod goes through a major change in physical appearance? See how in the episode A Tidy Plan.

Long time friend of Franklin, Mr. Morgan is a respected citizen of the City of Auto's. Not only is he a veteran of the War, but he also volunteers his time as a soccer referee. He loves to keep active, making a daily run to the top of Packard's Peak. He has a good sense of humor and loves to give advice to the younger cars.

Did you know that Morgan and EJ didn't always get along? See how they became friends in the episode Red Card to Respect.

The Professor, or simply PROFESSOR as he is known to his friends, is the wacky inventor who lives on the hill. He is the only citizen in the City of Auto with his own observatory, which he does not use for spying. He has a brilliant scientific mind that is always coming up with new ideas, but he has trouble staying organized and occasionally his inventions backfire, yet inevitably end up helping the community.

Do you know the Professor appears as a famous science fiction character in the episode The Secret Force?