That's a beautiful automobile, and nice graphics work.
I've been doing 3D and animation with Lightwave
http://www.newtek.com for about 6 years now. I started in Photoshop 3 years ago and currently use CS3.
Some of my work is here:
www.stevedez.com. Look for 3D and animation galleries at the top.
GreenHybrid used my Chia Pet Prius as part of a logo for some time:

Followed by a funny Prius animation here:
http://www.stevedez.com/cg/ani/prius-jump.mpg
It's a fascinating hobby.
-Steve