It's Izzi's birthday. To celebrate, everyone is going to see her favorite movie - but will Johnny's dawdling cause Izzi to miss her own celebration?
Everyone loves a parade. It takes a lot of planning, preparation and a photograph of the group, but the perfect mud puddle just might mess up their plans.
It's the day of the big parade. The group's hard work and effort comes down to this, but is Derek prepared or will he let the air out of everyone's balloon?
Cali just loves shopping! She needs a job so she can shop more and comes up with a plan to "let" her friends be responsible for her task instead.
EJ is tied for the soccer league's lead in goals - with only one more needed to pull ahead. Will his "trash talking" put his goals at risk?
Johnny thinks being dependable means being "boring" - however, when the Professor's invention takes Johnny to the Land of Odds, his opinion quickly changes.
Obeying the rules - that's the ticket! But a club with no rules sounds even better... or does it?
Everything is on sale and Cali can't resist "saving" so much money that she hurts herself in the process. A true friend helps her regain control.
EJ is the Center of the Universe – or so he’d like to think. But life at the center is no match for the crusty Elrod. Can EJ resist Elrod’s ways?
Only a few more days before the 4x4 championships and Maria has been training very hard. Will her desire to win become an obstacle she can't overcome?
Everyone is excited about the Professor's latest invention. No-one can believe that something so cool could be wrong, until Franklin "invents" a little something of his own.
Fight! Fight! EJ's little scuffle causes everyone to receive an extra assignment. Can EJ get his assignment done before the weekend is over? Can EJ discover the meaning of kindness?
Izzi is feeling blue. Although she appreciates the help from her friends, Izzi wishes she could do things for herself. A mishap at the talent show might prove the perfect opportunity to shine! She discovers everything is built for a purpose!
Everyone is excited about the extraordinary meteor shower. As EJ leaves to watch the shower, he has an injury that will cause him to miss out.
One small thought, three friendships. Can one small thought be enough to hold these relationships together?
Will the Professor ever invent again? His latest work ended up as so many before - a failure. Unless a few friends can convince him otherwise, the Professor is throwing in the towel.
The world just can't keep up with Johnny's speed. When Derek points this out to his friend, tempers flare. Can they look beyond their anger to save Maria and Izzi?
It's the State of Good's Spelling Bee! However, a massive snow drift is keeping Izzi from the competition. Will the help of her friends be enough to dig her through?
Johnny and Miles are friends, as are Cali and Maria, but their differences begin causing problems. Will they still be friends after driving a mile on each other's road?
Izzi is excited! She has planned a show for all her friends, and they've all agreed to come... as long as the others go. It wouldn't hurt anything to miss it - or would it?
The future home of the Super Mall prompts EJ and company to make a last stand. But are there other ways to defend the land they love and save their precious soccer field?
After piquing the curiosity of the younger cars, Franklin finally shares the story of his friend CJ Willy and the Big War... and what it means to be a citizen.
Franklin continues telling the heroic saga of CJ Willy's bravery and the sacrifice he made to save his fellow soldiers.
Miles claims to have courage, yet he won't race with Johnny on the overlook. Wisely he decides to watch the race and demonstrates true bravery.
EJ knows with Air Gordon soccer tires he'll claim the scoring title for sure, but how can he pay for them? By making use of a force called initiative.
It's a camping trip. Everyone is going - all except Cali, who is left alone for the very first time. When unexpected visitors pop up, it's up to her to save the day.
Ah, spring break! And everyone is lounging around - until Franklin encourages them to try something new. But setting goals is easier than achieving them; will they have the perseverance to keep going?
Johnny's perfect summer plan involves joining the Auto Stunt Thrill Team! He thinks being fast and fearless is all it takes, but finds that discipline is needed to direct his built-in skills.
Road trip!... but not for EJ. To prove to the older cars he is independent, EJ decides to take things into his own wheels... but does he really need five pints of syrup?
Cali, Maria and Izzi are on an adventure to find the Secret Waterfall. First they get lost, then bad turns to worse when Maria breaks her axle - just as night falls.
In appreciation for his help, Maria gets some friends to spruce up Elrod's home. They even convince him to clean up his appearance, improve his manners and repair past hurts.
Franklin doesn't believe Elrod can change his coarse ways and move back to the city. Could a little courtesy change Franklin's mind?
The state of Good is having a "Model Car of the Year" competition. To make sure it is fair, the scores will be tabulated by Professor's new invention. A surprise winner.
EJ makes a series of sporting errors and experiences a loss of confidence. His good friend Johnny, with the help of Professor's inventions, brings EJ's confidence back in line.
EJ sees a movie that exceeds his "mileage rating" (age limit) and his friends notice his behavior changes for the worse. Radical steps are needed to restore EJ's decent behavior.
It's race time! To celebrate the opening of the new Morales Highway, the City of Auto has organized a grand race with the best racers from around the world. It looks like an easy victory for our sports car Johnny! That is, if the other racers were not cheating.
The legendary show car Diesel Kanevil comes to town for his final jump - the leap across Cobra Canyon! However... to all the other cars Diesel appears too old and past his prime. Johnny feels it's up to him to step in and boldly attempt to save his hero's dignity.
The Professor's house is filled with amazing inventions, gadgets, and doodads. While visiting the Professor, Izzi and EJ find one that is hidden among his many other wonderful inventions that doesn't work at all. What makes this "failure" his most successful contraption ever?
Documenting true bravery eludes Izzi until car thugs threaten the peace and EJ provides her with an illuminating example.
Much to her surprise, Cali discovers a natural knack for miniature golf. With Elrod's help and some hard work, Cali learns how to take her talent to the next level.
When Cali competes in the mini-golf championship the pressure is intense, but with the help of her friends she may have a chance to win.
Miles dreams of climbing mountains, but is afraid and Izzi wants to be on the Rescue Squad, but is too small. Through hilarious adventure these two learn it will take determination and friendship to hold on to their dreams.
Somebody took the statue of CJ Willy, and everyone in town is on the trail. Could it be Igor, the mysterious junkyard dealer, or Marley the reclusive artist? A mystery of epic proportions.
Our friends risk secret passages and a city-wide chase to find the missing statue of CJ Willy - see the conclusion of the case, with an eye opening surprise ending.
A high octane energy drink gives EJ the "Oomph!" he needs to challenge Mr. Morgan's soccer record, but when the dangerous drink is banned, EJ must weigh the price of winning at all costs.
When a tire shortage that hits the City of Auto keeps Miles from competing in the State Safety Derby, Johnny has an opportunity to look past his selfish ways and make a real sacrifice.
EJ has discovered a monster lurking outside the City of Auto, but everyone thinks EJ is off his axle except for Izzi, who is willing to believe her friend.
The whole crew is needed to set up an old-fashioned carnival, but EJ is goofing off. It's a good thing his friends are around to teach EJ the value of being helpful.
When the old vaudeville team of Lug Nutt & Dipstick comes to town, Miles learns how enthusiasm leads to success - or is that the other way around?
It's Izzi's birthday soon, but she wants to open her present now. The result is trouble for the whole town, but there is more than one character in this story who needs a lesson in self-control.
The popular TV show "Extreme Overhaul" has Derek believing he's just a regular truck with a boring life, but after getting his new look he discovers his old life wasn't so bad after all.
Breaking world records is fun, but when EJ gets hurt, Johnny's the only one laughing. Sometimes the only way to feel someone else's pain is to experience some for yourself.
Johnny flips for the latest video game while EJ stuffs himself on a new snack. Can they control their cravings before their cravings control them?
When EJ and friends get a chance to meet their favorite TV western hero, they're disappointed to find this cowboy cowering behind the real heroes.
The laws of science are stacked against EJ and his dream of flying, but with the Professor's wise words about the power of imagination, EJ soars to unexpected new heights.
Spooked after an accident, Miles sees hazards everywhere. In danger of becoming a hazard himself, Miles must overcome his fears.
Franklin complains that Johnny will always be selfish, but Johnny surprises him by putting others first.
This colorful, engaging children's interactive adventure has won multiple Telly Awards for its exceptional writing and beautiful 3D animation. It appeals to a broad range of ages with its storylines that are both fun and intelligent, following the experiences of young cars growing up in the city of Auto. They learn valuable life lessons as they play games, have celebrations, and attend school, learning to follow the rules and be obedient. WHERE THE RUBBER MEETS THE ROAD fosters creativity and imagination while teaching children positive values by introducing them to memorable characters who embody the multifaceted nature of the world.