The Cars were an influential American rock band formed in Boston in 1976, emerging from the late 1970s new wave scene. Featuring Ric Ocasek, Benjamin Orr, Elliot Easton, Greg Hawkes, and David Robinson, the band was known for blending guitar-driven rock with synthesizer pop, helping shape the sound of the early 1980s. Their debut album achieved major success, and they are best remembered for hits like Shake It Up, You Might Think, Drive, and Tonight She Comes. The band received widespread acclaim, including winning Video of the Year at the first MTV Video Music Awards and being inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 2018. The Cars disbanded in 1988 but reunited for select projects in later years, leaving a lasting impact on rock and pop music.