'Cars 2' plot details revealed

Plot details for the forthcoming Cars 2 have been announced.

Disney previously hinted at the title of the animated sequel, while Pixar director John Lasseter recently said that the 2011 release will be a road movie.

According to Empire, the Cars helmer has now disclosed that the focus of the follow-up will involve a worldwide Race of Champions and centre on the character of Mater (voiced by Larry the Cable Guy), who becomes embroiled with a new Aston Martin-like British secret agent named Finn McMissle.

The film will be directed by Ratatouille producer Brad Lewis, who is making his directorial debut for the studio.