For newcomers, there has never been a better time to jump in. The tutorial has been rewritten for v4.5, and the "Easy" difficulty reduces the punishing factory logistics.
The latest version nerfed early hybrids (pre-2005). However, after 2015, the "EV Mandate" global event triggers. If you aren't selling at least 20% EVs by 2025, your carbon tax bill will destroy your margins. automation the car company tycoon latest version
If you own Automation, the latest v4.5 update is free (as always—Camshaft Software has never charged for a core update, a rare practice today). The jump from v4.0 to v4.5 is larger than some full sequels. The Tycoon mode is finally as deep as the Engineering mode, and the BeamNG integration makes the game an essential tool for any virtual car designer. For newcomers, there has never been a better time to jump in
Automation – The Car Company Tycoon in its latest version is no longer just a "car building game." It is a legitimate, sweat-inducing, triumphant business simulator that respects your intelligence. Just be prepared to lose your weekend tweaking the camshaft profile on a 2.0L inline-4. Ready to build your empire? Download Automation – The Car Company Tycoon on Steam (PC/Mac) and ensure you are opted into the "latest – public branch" to get v4.5 "Horizon" today. However, after 2015, the "EV Mandate" global event triggers
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