A wild, Group 5-inspired truck build, by perhap_s!

With this update we have addressed the most pressing issues that have been found since release. With this patch, we are entering the next larger development cycle, the "Terso Update", which is going to be the final massive update that will take the core game to being considered complete. More on that below.

Of course, should issues pop up with this patch, we'll hotfix it before moving on. And now, the changelog:

• Added new button to create new trim from a currently held trim

• Added trim names to part list tooltip for "used in other trim" function

• Added missing description string for CVVL

• Fixed oscillation issue in twincharging when turbo overpowers supercharger

• Fixed all drivers being powerlifters when it comes to manual steering weight penalties

• Fixed default turbo & centrifugal supercharger sizing not working

• Fixed boxer engines not generating with auto generated engines

• Fixed .cars added while in the car designer causing lua error going to main menu

• Fixed creating new engine variant from held in sandbox setting variant year to 2012

• Fixed not going into designer when generating engine for "none" sandbox company

• Added familiarity gain dependence on the difference between Quality and Tech Pool

• Added button to collapse all cars/engines in campaign hub calendar

• Moved core shifts to come before max shifts in factory setup

• Fixed HQ loans to now pay out over time instead of directly in one sum

• Fixed message for annual taxes not coming up at the start of the year

• Fixed new engine factory construction time on hub UI scaling wrong

• Fixed color of non-production engine variants being wrong in campaign hub

• Fixed car body unlock research tab not considering HQ Region tech offset

• Added replacement body for 90sLuxuryCoupe, "Goodman", '86, with 72 variants

• Added new car body, '45, with 42 variants

• Added new new piston crowns

• Fixed pistonheads drifting away from the engine in cars

• Fixed piston crowns being flipped on one side of Vs and Flats

• Fixed 4 and 5 valves colliding with cylinder walls

• Fixed brake caliper paint not refreshing when switching brake or piston types

• Fixed issue with inconsisent idle RPM depending on selected gearbox

• Fixed issue with offset chassis generation with new soft body export

• Fixed issue with wobbly interior fixture constructions in exports

• Fixed exhaust fixture meshes not exporting properly

• Fixed fixture collision issues when exported to beam

• Fixed issue with collisions for engine parts

If you run into any issues, please report them on our Discord or on the Steam Forums so we can address them.

It's not AI, just a very carefully-photographed 90s SUV, by ChilPollins.

We have big plans, and those who have been with us for a while might remember our Supercharger Suite Update Outlook which included mention of the three updates Ellisbury, Al Rilma, and Terso. The first two are now struck off the ToDo list - or almost.

There is one important point still missing from the Al Rilma Update, the standalone Track Editor! It is almost done, really powerful and user friendly as a tool, and only needs some final testing and a wee bit of polishing. It will directly integrate the tracks you export into both Automation and optionally the Steam Workshop for easy sharing of your track creations.

Due to how big an update Terso will be, we are planning on releasing one first set of hand-picked features quite early as a first step. These would be going into an open-alpha, opt-in branch of the game accessible to anyone who dares join it. The first set of features we currently want to implement in this early version are:

• Revamped campaign production methods and engineering mechanics

• Competitors using actual factories, plus optional factory selection for sandbox cars

• Test Track improvements and UI overhaul for telemetry and data analysis

• Revamp of engine outsourcing factories with several companies to choose from

• Rework of car body design year limitations

• A full rework of the tire model in terms of grip and friction

• Improved support for animated fixtures for BeamNG exports

Of course that is but a small fraction of what is coming to Automation with the Terso update!

On the side, we are aiming to get out a demo version of Automation, based on the Al Rilma Update, to allow players to try out the game before they buy.

A sensible luxury car, for sensible people, by Kartoha.

As we are progressing into the full development of the Terso update, we will share with you a more detailed outlook on what is to come in the updates ahead. Until then, enjoy the all new Al Rilma version of Automation!

Cheers!

In this update we do have a mixed bag UI polish, improvements, and general fixes, as well as some new fixtures.

• Added new headlights, indicators, and taillights

• Added double-click to hub calendar engineering sections to open associated project

• Changed forecaster to display avg. cars/month instead cumulative yearly

• Disabled mouse wheel scrolling on horizontal scroll bars to avoid accidental changes. Added option to user interface menu in game settings to turn on that mouse wheel behavior again if that is preferable.

• Allowed adjustment of deposit % while in production without preorders

• Removed sandbox company management from campaign company museum

• Improved UI and messaging in the car designer market screen

• Older .car file now import considering body tech for unlocking bodies

• Improved UI clarity of project status in main hub calendar

• Upped maximum boost pressure setting for twincharging supercharger stage from 2 to 5 Bar

• Fixed twincharging having a hidden supercharger boost limiter without advanced control

• Fixed supercharger stage in twincharged setup not using corrected mass flow for compressor map

• Fixed car bodies showing incorrect tooltips when disabled

• Fixed factory shifts visualization in main hub not loading in correct current shifts

• Fixed factory showing 1 billion people employed when no factory size is selected

• Fixed non-default sandbox companies not producing sales

• Fixed issue with familiarity view mode consistency

Let us know if you run into any issues with this latest build or have feedback in general.

Cheers!