20 Years of Disney Pixar Cars: Meet Teeq’s Radiator Springs Collection

Twenty years ago, a race car took a wrong turn and found something more important than a trophy. A town. A friendship. A reason to slow down.

In 2026, Disney Pixar Cars celebrates its 20th anniversary. The original film arrived in US cinemas on 9 June 2006, and Radiator Springs has been finding a place in fans’ hearts ever since. Lightning McQueen, Tow Mater, Rust-eze and that unmistakable racing nostalgia still feel instantly familiar.

Our new Teeq Radiator Springs collection brings those references into Cars-inspired clothing and accessories: oversized graphic T-shirts, a detail-packed embroidered hoodie, a checkered cardigan, a sling bag and two very different beanies. It is coming soon, and this is your first look at the story running through the range.

Why Radiator Springs? A collection about the journey

The first Cars film starts with a race, but its heart is somewhere else. It is in the town Lightning McQueen never meant to visit, the friendships he never expected and the discovery that winning is not everything.

That gives this collection its storytelling thread. Town-inspired details sit beside road and racing references. Embroidery invites a closer look. Sticker-style graphics bring together the little symbols fans recognise without needing an explanation.

Rather than repeating one image across every piece, the range explores different parts of the Cars world. You can go bold with a graphic back print, choose a hoodie with a story down both sleeves or add one small nod to Mater with your everyday accessories. The result is a wearable celebration of Radiator Springs nostalgia, not just race-day colour.

20 years of Cars: why 2026 is a moment for Pixar fans

Yes, this really is the 20th-anniversary year of Cars. For some fans, it is a childhood favourite. For others, it is a film they now share with their own family. The anniversary offers a lovely reason to revisit the original story and the details that made it memorable.

This Teeq collection is Cars-inspired; it is not being presented as an official Disney anniversary collaboration. Its connection to the moment is the nostalgia: a love of the characters, the town and the world fans have carried with them for two decades.

Disneyland Cars Land: Radiator Springs beyond the screen

When people search for Disneyland Cars Land, they are looking for the Cars-themed area at Disney California Adventure, part of Disneyland Resort in California. It recreates Radiator Springs and includes Radiator Springs Racers.

That is part of the appeal of Cars: its setting is as memorable as its characters. You do not just want to see Lightning McQueen; you want to step into his world. For a Cars Land outfit, a Radiator Springs tee or a checkered accessory can carry the theme without turning your whole outfit into a costume.

Disneyland Paris Cars: a different Pixar park experience

Disneyland Paris Cars searches lead to a different experience from California’s Cars Land. Cars Quatre Roues Rallye, also known as Cars Race Rally, is a Cars-themed attraction at Disneyland Paris. The destinations should not be confused: Paris is not the location of California’s Radiator Springs land.

If you are planning a Cars-inspired Disneyland Paris outfit, think about the time of year and what you want to wear throughout your day. An embroidered tee can be the starting point; the heather black hoodie or checkered cardigan can add another layer of Cars references. Check current park information for attraction availability when planning your trip.

Walt Disney World’s upcoming Cars area: Piston Peak

There is another chapter on the horizon for Disney Pixar Cars fans. An upcoming Cars-themed area called Piston Peak National Park is planned for Frontierland at Magic Kingdom, within Walt Disney World.

If you have been searching for a “new Walt Disney World Cars Land”, Piston Peak is the name to look for. It is a different concept from the existing Cars Land at Disney California Adventure, with an American-wilderness theme rather than simply recreating California’s Radiator Springs setting.

We are not attaching an opening date to it here. Follow current Disney announcements for confirmed opening information before planning a trip around the new area. In the meantime, it is another reason Cars fans have plenty to talk about beyond the anniversary.

Meet the Radiator Springs oversized T-shirts

The Cars Radiator Springs oversized T-shirt comes in cherry red and grey. Each has a Radiator Springs-inspired embroidered sticker logo on the front and a large racing-inspired sticker-collage graphic print across the back.

It is a two-sided design story: a recognisable front detail, then a bigger graphic moment when you turn around. Choose cherry red for a stronger colour statement or grey to let the artwork take centre stage. Both have a unisex oversized fit.

A Cars-inspired embroidered hoodie with eight sleeve details

The Radiator Springs embroidered heather black hoodie takes the detail-led approach further. Its front features the embroidered Radiator Springs sticker logo, while eight embroidered sticker-inspired designs run across the sleeves.

Four town-inspired designs sit on the left sleeve. Four designs inspired by the road, racing and the journey sit on the right. Every one of those sleeve icons is embroidered. This is the piece for the Pixar fan who enjoys discovering something new every time they look.

Lightning McQueen clothing and checkered accessories

The Lightning McQueen embroidered checkered cardigan combines a racing-inspired checkered pattern with Rust-eze embroidery on the left and Lightning McQueen sticker-inspired embroidered details on the right.

The Lightning McQueen embroidered checkered sling bag continues the black-and-white theme with Rust-eze, number 95, Ka-chow and Lightyear tyre designs. It has an adjustable sling strap, an internal pocket and dimensions of 30 × 18 × 10cm.

For Disney park outfit ideas, start with one statement piece rather than every reference at once. Let the cardigan lead, or pair a Radiator Springs tee with the bag for a little extra racing energy.

Rust-eze or Tow Mater? Pick your finishing touch

The Rust-eze embroidered checkered beanie features a red and yellow embroidered logo on its folded cuff. It is the natural companion to the range’s racing-inspired black-and-white designs.

The Tow Mater embroidered brown beanie brings another side of the story: brown ribbed knit with Tow Mater Towing & Salvage tow-truck embroidery. If your favourite Cars moments involve Radiator Springs’ most recognisable tow truck, this is your little everyday nod to him.

A little Cars nostalgia, wherever the road takes you

You do not need a Disneyland trip booked to enjoy Disney Pixar Cars-inspired style. These details belong in everyday outfits too: a graphic tee for a weekend, a beanie for an extra character reference or a bag that makes another Cars fan smile.

Twenty years after the original film, that is still the magic of Radiator Springs. The racing gets your attention, but the town makes you stay.

Teeq’s new Radiator Springs collection is coming soon. Look out for the launch announcement, and check the individual product listings for available sizes and stock when the range goes live. The road to Radiator Springs is almost ready.

Research sources

Film release and story: Cars (2006 film). California park location: Cars Land. Paris attraction: Cars Quatre Roues Rallye. Upcoming Magic Kingdom area: Frontierland and Piston Peak. Park plans and attraction availability can change; check current official Disney information before booking.