cars reunion?

Back in July 2010, the band posted a photo of themselves in the studio on their Facebook page, with the caption “Anyone in the mood for a reunion by The Cars?” The photo showed band mates Ric Ocasek, guitarist Elliot Easton, keyboardist Greg Hawkes and drummer David Robinson (bassist Benjamin Orr died of pancreatic cancer in 2000).

Billboard is reporting that the band has reunited to record their first album in 23 years and may support it with a tour.

Last week, The Cars posted a 73-second snippet of a new song, "Blue Tip," on their Facebook page, but provided no additional information.

Veteran engineer Paul Orofino recorded new songs with the band at his studio in Millbrook, N.Y. this summer; no details have been officially announced.

Sources tell Billboard the group is strongly considering touring, but dates have yet to be confirmed.

The Cars have been very influential: their polished 1978 debut set the mainstream tone with songs like “Just What I Needed,” “Good Times Roll” and “My Best Friend’s Girl.”