Automation - The Car Company Tycoon Game by Camshaft Software Ltd is a comprehensive automotive design simulator spanning vehicles and technologies from 1946 to 2020. The game offers unparalleled engine and car design tools, allowing players to craft cars from nearly any common engine layout, including powerful V12s and efficient inline-3s. The standout feature is the ability to export these creations to BeamNG.drive using the one-click export tool, enabling players to drive, race, and crash their designs, and even compare lap times on the Automation Test Track co-developed with BeamNG.drive.

Engine and Car Design Tools

Automation provides a robust suite of design tools that allow players to turn their automotive visions into reality. With the ability to shape, cut, and adorn thousands of car bodies using a wide variety of parts like lights and mouldings, players can achieve their desired style. The game supports nearly all common engine layouts, letting players design everything from large V12 engines to compact inline-3 engines, tailoring performance and efficiency to their preferences.

Campaign Mode and Industry Simulation

In Campaign Mode, players start their automotive business journey in 1946, navigating a deep simulation of the industry's evolution. The mode challenges players to build factories, equip them with necessary facilities, and research new technologies. Success depends on catering to dynamically-simulated market demographics, allowing players to scale their company from fledgling status to industry titan by meeting diverse consumer needs and desires.

Community and Modding

Automation boasts an active community with hundreds of free mods available on the Steam Workshop, crafted by talented 3D modellers. The community also hosts various competitions where cars are evaluated on styling, performance, and other attributes. Players are encouraged to participate, measure their creations against others, and engage with fellow enthusiasts, fostering a vibrant and collaborative environment.