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Disney.com Exclusive: Meet the Newest Cars in Disney•Pixar’s “Cars 2”

Disney.com exclusively reveals three of the latest tire-spinning characters in the Disney•Pixar "Cars" franchise: Francesco Bernoulli, the most famous race car in Europe, and Mama and Uncle Topolino.

Francesco Bernoulli, an Italian heart-throb car, will be competing in the high-profile race around the world that drives “Cars 2.” He was an instant winner on the amateur circuit and soon became an international Formula Racer champion. As the most famous race car in Europe, Francesco is a favorite to win the World Grand Prix, which also makes him Lightning McQueen’s chief rival.

Mama Topolino and Uncle Topolino reside in Italy and are Luigi's aunt and uncle. Mama Topolino is a masterful cook who shows her love and generosity by feeding everyone her renowned delizioso fuel. Uncle Topolino is the owner of the village’s tire shop, where he taught Luigi and Guido everything they know.

Disney.com is inviting guests to be the very first to meet and root for these dynamic new characters with exclusive features on the site such as:

“Cars 2” races to U.S. theaters on June 24, 2011, and will be presented in Disney Digital 3D™ and IMAX® 3D in select theaters.