Cars & Trucks performs a hooky brand of thrash rock that never seems to wear out. The group formed 20 years ago when singer, songwriter and guitarist Tony Bennett and drummer Mat Milinkovich were searching for a new direction after their heavy metal act, The Dames, broke up. Adding bassist Matt Osterlund, the new band made its debut at Homegrown 2005, performing at the Red Lion under the name Olive Drab. They quickly rebranded as Cars & Trucks, releasing three albums during the band’s initial 10-year run. The trio reunited three years ago for a “secret” Homegrown show in Symphony Hall at the Duluth Entertainment Convention Center and still isn’t out of gas.