The New Cars comprise original Cars members Elliot Easton (guitar) and Greg Hawkes (keyboards), along with Todd Rundgren on vocals, longtime Rundgren collaborator Kasim Sulton on bass and former Tubes drummer Prairie Prince.

The band's new incarnation performs The Cars' biggest hits in concert, as well as some of Rundgren's material and several new songs. Last June, the quintet released a live album, dubbed "It's Alive," which includes three new studio tracks.

One of the most successful and influential bands of the new-wave era, The Cars scored a series of Top 10 albums starting in 1979 with their eponymous debut. Hit singles including "Just What I Needed," "My Best Friend's Girl," "Good Times Roll," "Shake It Up," "Drive" and "You Might Think" remain staples of classic-rock radio.

The band quietly disbanded in the late '80s and bassist/singer Ben Orr died of cancer in 2000. The Cars' co-lead singer/guitarist/composer Ric Ocasek was approached about a reunion but apparently, he's not too fond of touring. Original drummer David Robinson declined as well, according to the band's bio.

The New Cars launched their debut tour a year ago and did a co-headlining run with Blondie last summer. In a November article posted at the band's website, Rundgren said The New Cars' future depended on audience response and the response had been great.