This has created a symbiotic modding ecosystem. Enthusiasts now build cars in modded Automation purely to race them in modded BeamNG . Unlike some modern games with one-click Steam Workshop support, Automation requires manual installation (though sites like Nexus Mods and the official Automation Forums have made it easier).
Start vanilla. Learn how to tune a naturally aspirated I4. Master the tycoon economy. Then, once you have 50 hours under your belt, dive into the Realistic Campaign Mod and the Modular Engine Pack . You will never go back to stock again.
In the pantheon of niche simulation games, few titles command the obsessive devotion of Automation – The Car Company Tycoon Game . Developed by Camshaft Software, Automation isn't just a game; it's a mechanical theology. It allows players to design every nut, bolt, and camshaft angle of a virtual automobile and then attempt to sell their creation in a dynamic, historical tycoon campaign.
Do you have a favorite Automation mod we missed? The community is always building something new—check the forums weekly, as a new fixture pack drops every few days.
But are the difference between building "a car" and building your car. They transform the game from a theoretical engineering textbook into a living museum of automotive history. Whether you want to bankrupt Toyota with a better Corolla, recreate the Audi Quattro rally legend, or simply add a supercharger to a lawnmower engine, the modding community has your back.
