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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.
Review: “Master Car Creation” course explains how to model cars “the right way” using Blender
The new training course by CGMasters explains advanced SubD (subdivision surfaces) modeling techniques for creating car 3D models with extremely high quality surfaces. Here is our exclusive presentation and review.
10 reasons why every designer should learn 3D
Are you already designing in 3D? If not, this is a list of 10 reasons why should probably consider learning some 3D skills - and thanks to the available software and training, today is the best time ever to start.
Design Tutorials
Sketch Modeling a Car Exterior in Autodesk Alias AutoStudio
A detailed tutorial in six parts where Raymundo Burgueno, aka HandleBar 3D, explains how to create a 3D model of a concept in Alias AutoStudio 2020.
Mazda 3 Photoshop Render Demo
A video demo showing how to turn a hand drawn pencil sketch into a polished render in Photoshop.
How to sketch a car in side view
A video demonstration by design instructor Sangwon Seok, who shows how to sketch a coupe concept in side view using pen and markers
Latest News
Restyled Škoda Kodiaq: preview design sketches
Škoda has released a set of preview design renders for the upcoming upgraded Kodiaq SUV model, set to make its debut this month.
Yasutake Tsuchida appointed Mazda North America Senior Director of Design
Mazda North American Operations (MNAO) has announced the appointment of Yasutake Tsuchida to Senior Director of Design, effective immediately.
New Hyundai Santa Cruz: preview design renders
Hyundai has released the first teaser images of the upcoming 2022 Santa Cruz, set to debut at an online event on April 15, 2021.
Ford Global Design Head Moray Callum retires
One of the auto industry’s most influential design leaders will retire from Ford this spring and be succeeded by Anthony Lo.
Dacia Bigster Concept
The Bigster Concept is a C-segment SUV that gives indication on the Dacia brand future, building on the core principles of value-for-money, efficiency and robustness.
Cadillac teases Celestiq Concept
At CES Cadillac has previewed the Celestiq Concept, an ultra-luxury, fully electric carthat anticipate the brand's future flagship sedan.
Hyundai previews Ioniq 5
Hyundai Motor Company has unveiled the first preview images of the Ioniq 5 midsize CUV, the first model in its Ioniq dedicated BEV (Battery Electric Vehicles) lineup brand.
Renault 5 Prototype
Unveiled during a presentation of the brand’s future strategy, the 5 Prototype aims at showing how “the soul of the Renault brand is firmly in its roots.” The Renault 5 prototype looks to reconnect with this past and draw...
Happy Holidays!
As in our tradition, we wish you Merry Christmas with a Card by our friend Bernie Walsh. We won’t state the obvious about this 2020, I’ll just say that what happened has had an inpact on the organization and the work behind Car Body...
Mercedes-Maybach S-Class
Set to be launched within the end of the year, the new Mercedes-Benz S-Class features a 18cm longer wheelbase a two-tone paint finish and and a host of exclusive onboard technologies.
Mazda: 10 Years of Kodo Design
An image gallery and an official document celebrate the 10th Annivarsary of Mazda's Kodo design language, introduced in 2010 by Head Designer Ikuo Maeda.
Porsche Unseen: 15 design studies revealed
Porsche has announced a new design book and editorial initiative that will showcase 15 previously unseen design studies created between 2005 and 2019.
Ferrari Roma wins Car Design Award
The Ferrari Roma has won the Production Cars category of the Car Design Award, which ran from 1984 to 1997 before being relaunched in its current form in 2016.
Ferrari Omologata
Revealed last month, the Omologata is the 10th one-off based on a V12 platform and inspired by the marque’s GT tradition. Commissioned by an European client, the Omologata one-off model is based on the core values of Ferrari GTs: a car that is...
Pininfarina launches international Design Competition
On the occasion of its 90th anniversary, Pininfarina has launched an international design competition that challenges students to create something that expresses their dreams for the future.
Hyundai Concepts win three Red Dot Awards
Hyundai has received three prestigious 2020 Red Dot Awards in the Design Concept group, including ‘Best of the Best’, in the Mobility & Transportation category.
Nissan announces innovation for mass production of carbon fiber parts
Nissan has announced a new approach for compression resin transfer molding which allows to accurately simulate the manufacturing process and to have shorter developement times.
Aston Martin Victor
The Aston Martin Victor is a one-off developed by the Q by Aston Martin bespoke service and unveiled at the Concours of Elegance at Hampton Court Palace, where it won the Future Classics Class.