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Learning How to Draw Cars
A reference page for anyone interested in learning to draw cars. The best books, DVDs and free online resources for developing good foundation skills and learning professional car drawing techniques.
10 tips for aspiring car designers by Patrick Lecharpy and Luciano Bove
Ten exclusive tips for design students and aspiring industrial and transportation designers, by Renault VP Design R&D and Nissan Synergies Patrick Lecharpy and Renault Design Manager R&D design studio Luciano Bove.
Modeling Cars in Polygons
An in-depth, advanced 3D modeling guide for creating high quality 3D geometry and reflection for cars and products using polygonal modeling software. By former ILM and LucasArts CG artist Ali Ismail.
Design Tutorials
Car roof 3D modeling tutorial
A video tutorial that shows the detailed workflow for modeling a high-quality car roof surface in Autodesk Alias AutoStudio 2015.
How to draw a car in Tip-Up View
A new video demonstration by design instructor Sangwon Seok who shows the difference between a side view and a tip-up perspective view.
Alias Speedform Modeling Tutorial
A video tutorial by Daniel Wright from Autodesk who demonstrate how to quickly model a 3D shape using Alias Speedform’s Bridge and Faces.
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Car Design Academy’s 2nd edition Car Design Battle sketch contest
The second edition of the Ultimate Car Design Battle, organized by online school Car Design Academy, was recently held in Tokyo, and involved a selection of 26 participants.
SsangYong previews LIV-2 Concept ahead of Paris debut
At the upcoming Paris Show SsangYong will unveil its LIV-2 large premium SUV concept, the latest iteration of the LIV-1 concept anticipating a production model to be launched next year.
Lamborghini launches international architectural contest
Lamborghini has announced Lamborghini Road Monument, an international architectural contest that asks participants to design two installations inspired by the brand.
Pininfarina to build 10 units of the H2 Speed Concept
Automotive News has reported that Pininfarina is planning to produce a limited run of the H2 Speed Concept unveiled at the Geneva Show in March.
By Design: Tesla Model 3
A design review by Robert Cumberford. "[...] The Model S has character and refined simplicity, which is surprising for a fastback four-door; they’re nearly impossible to do well in terms of design, as opposed to styling."
Audi A9 e-tron production confirmed
Audi boss Rupert Stadler has given the go-ahead for a four-wheel-drive electric saloon to rival the Tesla Model S.
W Motors Iconiq Model Seven Concept
Presented at the Monterey Car Show, the Model Seven minivan concept is the result of a collaboration among Chinese Iconiq, W Motors, Magna Steyr and Italian design firm Studiotorino.
Giugiaro to design Techrules GT96 Hypercar
Techrules, the Beijing-based automotive research and development company, has appointed Fabrizio and Giorgetto Giugiaro as design partners for the development of its advanced turbine-recharging electric supercar.
Zagato creates MV Agusta F4Z one-off motorbike
Zagato has created a custom one-off based on the MV Agusta F4 and commissioned by a Japanese collector.
John Paul Gregory is Bentley new Head of Exterior Design
Bentley Motors has announced the appointment of John Paul Gregory as its new Head of Exterior Design, starting with immediate effect.
Kia previews all-new Rio with design sketches
Kia has announced the all-new, fourth-generation of the Rio, its global best-selling model, set to make its debut at the upcoming Paris Motor Show.
Aston Martin Vanquish Zagato Volante
Aston Martin has announced the Vanquish Zagato Volante, the open version of the sportscar developed in partnership with the Italian design studio.