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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.
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.
How to learn Autodesk Alias
The best resources for learning Autodesk Alias 3D software: the official documentation, free online tutorials, educational DVDs, books and online training.
Design Tutorials
Concept Car ZBrush 3D Modeling Tutorial
In this tutorial in 4 parts designer Aaron Walker aka carstylus shows how to model a concept car from scratch using ZBrush’s topology and brush.
Industrial Design Marker Sketch Tutorial
In this 13 minute video tutorial Eric Strebel shows and explains the creation process of a traditional product design marker rendering – applied to an aluminum backpack hanger.
Autodesk Alias Quick Tips by HandleBar 3D
A playlist of quick 1-2 minutes design modeling tips for Autodesk Alias, by designer Raymundo Burgueno, aka HandleBar 3D.
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BMW Designworks reveals camper concept made of fabric
At the CES 2019 Show BMW Group subsidiary Designworks unveiled a new camper concept and virtual reality experience, in partnership with The North Face, to show an innovative fabric technology.
“Sketching Cars”: a new ebook by Luciano Bove
Luciano Bove has published a new ebook containing a step by step guide on sketching cars dedicated to young design students and car lovers.
McLaren creates Speedtail design collections
To help the 106 future owners of the Speedtail Hyper GT customize their car, McLaren designers have created three different collections to offer them inspiration and a basis for customization.
Volkswagen previews design of mobile charging station
Volkswagen has revealed the first details on its future mobile quick charging station, which can work integrated with the power supply network or independently as a power bank.
Hyundai previews four-legged concept vehicle ahead of CES 2019
At CES 2019 Hyundai will present "Elevate", a concept vehicle that combines robotics and EV technology capable of taking people to unexplored places.
Mercedes-Benz Vision Urbanetic Concept: Design Gallery
The official sketches, renders and design boards from the development of the autonomous vehicle concept presented at IAA CV 2018.
Mercedes-Benz Vision Urbanetic Concept
The Mercedes-Benz Vision Urbanetic is an urban mobility concept that aims at combining people moving and goods transportation thanks to its interchangeable bodies.
Flymove relaunches Bertone name with the Dianchè brand for future mobility
Flymove leads a group of more than 10 companies, mostly from the automotive industry, and has recently unveiled its plan for a line-up of fully electric vehicles.
Design Talk with Luciano Bove and Michele Leonello
The best moments of a recent live discussion about design and design education, between our friends Michele Leonello and Luciano Bove.
Merry Christmas!
We wish you a merry and joyous Christmas and a very happy and creative 2019! And as in our tradition, we have our annual Christmas card, created by our friend Bernie Walsh. 2018 was for Car Body Design – and for me personally – a year...
CryptoMotors Design Challenge
CryptoMotors - a digital, blockchain-powered automaker, has launched a design competition asking designers to create a concept cars for races in a futuristic virtual world.
NinetySX Homage is a modern take of the iconic Honda NSX
The NinetySX Homage is a futuristic sportscar that pays tribute to the iconic Honda NSX. The author is designer Fabio Ferrante.
Robert Downey Jr. meets Audi Head of Design Marc Lichte
A promotional clip by Audi featuring a short conversation between Audi Head of Design Marc Lichte and Robert Downey Jr.
Italdesign Vulcanus is a Mercedes-Benz-based LCV designed for Chinese Xingchi
Xingchi Automobiles and Italdesign have partnered for the development of the interiors and the exterior of Vulcanus, a luxury, high-end light commercial vehicle based on the Mercedes-Benz V260L.
Car Render Challenge 2018: the winners
Hum3D has announced the results of its fifth annual Render Challenge: the first prize was won by Amaru Zeas with a stunning, highly emotional picture.
Mercedes-Benz teases new CLA ahead of CES debut
The new Mercedes-Benz CLA will feature an evolved MBUX infotainment system and a softer exterior surface treatment.
Fiat 500 on display at MoMA for The Value of Good Design Exhibition
The Fiat 500 F series will go on public display from 10 February, 2019, as part of The Museum of Modern Art’s The Value of Good Design exhibition in New York.
Puritalia previews hybrid coupé for Geneva
Puritalia has announced the upcoming debut of its second model, the Berlinetta, a hybrid supercar that will be unveiled at the 2019 Geneva Motor Show.
