The design aspect is the tough part. Formal training is almost a must. Many automotive designers (especially manufacturers) go to Art Center in Pasadena. The average age for a freshman there is 27 so most of them have probably already gotten an undergrad degree from another design school. It was too expensive for me at the time and life was taking me in other directions so I never went there. However, I did graduate from an engineering and design school with a Bachelor of Science degree in Industrial Design. I probably learned 3 times as much in my internships through there than the classroom.
The car design aspect of my education was self taught by coping photos and copying renderings from magazines since I was a kid...actually from some of the artists on this forum.
Be patient with your work. Keep drawing, keep experimenting, make a mess, and don't be affraid to spend the money on good materials. They really do help once you get the basics nailed.
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