One of the most significant "interesting" features of Automation is its official exporter for . This allows players to take their custom-engineered creations—down to the specific suspension tuning and gear ratios—and actually drive them in a high-fidelity physics simulator. Watching your hand-built luxury sedan crumble in a high-speed crash or seeing if your budget hatchback can actually handle a rally stage bridges the gap between spreadsheet management and visceral gameplay. Aesthetics vs. Aerodynamics
Balancing high-tech carbon fiber bodies with the reality of mass-production costs. ABOUT Automation – The Car Company Tycoon Game
Most tycoon games ask you to manage a business; Automation asks you to be an engineer. At its core, the game is a sophisticated simulation engine where players design cars and engines from the ground up, starting as early as 1946. You aren't just picking a "V8 engine" from a menu; you are choosing the bore and stroke, the block material, the cam profile, and the fuel system. Every choice has a mechanical consequence—affecting reliability, fuel economy, and that intoxicating exhaust note. The Tycoon Layer One of the most significant "interesting" features of
Build for "Gasmea," "Frunia," or "Hethel" based on their specific economic needs and fuel prices. Aesthetics vs
Save money by using a single engine block across multiple car models, just like real-world manufacturers. The BeamNG.drive Connection
Beyond the engine stand, you must navigate the brutal reality of the automotive industry. Designing a world-class supercar is easy if money is no object, but the real challenge lies in the . Here, you must:
The "visual" side of the game uses a system of 3D fixtures. You stretch and mold car bodies, then layer on lights, grilles, and wings. However, the game remains a simulator: if you place a massive wing on the back of a front-wheel-drive economy car, the game’s UI will dryly inform you through graphs that you’ve ruined the car's aerodynamics and increased drag for zero benefit.