How to create a quick environment and lighting setup for a basic car rendering without using HDRI. For 3DStudio MAX + Brazil r/s.

The first part of a series of high-quality video tutorials that covers the modeling process of an Asanti Wheel in 3DS MAX 8 starting from a reference photo (12.3 MB zipped wmv).

A short walkthrough of the rendering process of a Maybach 57, including the final photo compositing. Modeled and rendered in 3DStudio MAX 7 and V-Ray.

How to model a sports coupé with Nurbs starting from references curves. Written for Maya 7 but also useful for other 3D apps.

Video tutorial that shows how to model a car wheel in Cinema4D. (Format:.avi - File size: 17.7 .rar archive).

A very detailed tutorial that shows how to model and render a Lamborghini Murcielago in Realsoft 3D modeling software. Intermediate/advanced level.

This quick tutorial shows how to add a xenon lighting with a glowing effect in Cinema4D. Requires free registration.

Basic tutorial on how to model a 3D piston in Cinema 4D.

A two-pages PDF article with tips and guidelines about scene composition, lighting and materials to achieve great rendering results. The author is Stuart Boote, a Senior Consultant at automotive visualisation agency Drive Inc Ltd.

Stefan Jansson, a designer at the Volvo Monitoring and Concept Center, Camarillo, California, describes how the shape of the Volvo SCC was created, with the aid of computers. He was the responsible exterior designer for that project.