Interests: Gaming, Cars, Japan, and any combination thereof
Vehicles Currently Owned: 1986 Toyota Corolla GT-S (AE86) - Autocrosser Project
1985 Toyota MR2 - 20V Silvertop Project
1987 Toyota MR2 - DD Project
Dream Garage Vehicles: R32 and R34 Skyline, S15 Silvia, Isuzu Bellett GT-R, S30Z, Mk.I/II Escort, Sierra Cosworth RS500, JZA70 Supra, JZX90 MarkII/Chaser/Cresta, RA21 Celica…I could keep going for far longer than is probably prudent.
Previous Vehicles of Interest: My current vehicles are actually also my entire vehicle history, sooo…no.
How did you find us? I friend randomly sent me to this site sometime last year. I’ve lurked for a while, then suddenly I get back from some time in Tokyo and there’s demo release dates and awesomeness. So here I am. ^^
About:
Hi, everybody! I’m Grant and I’m terrible at self introductions! Ummm…I’m 22, an ESL tutor working exclusively with Japanese clients, and I get really, really nerdy about my cars. Which is what brings me here. My particularly field of “expertise” if you can call it that, is 1980’s JDM, particularly, as you might be able to guess by my car history, Toyotas. I love me some 4AGE. Anyway, super excited to be here and I cant wait to see the game come together, not to mention get my hands on the engine builder demo. よろしく！
Interests: Cars and racing, classic agricultural equipment, and building and tuning cars
Vehicles Currently Owned: Chevy Cobalt SS Supercharged, just sold a week ago my 2006 Corvette C6 slightly modded.
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Dream Garage Vehicles:** 71 Dodge Challenger 440 modern suspension, Lamborghini Avendador
About: Life long car guy, drag racer, and car tuner. However as I age it seems I’m doing less and less of the fun stuff. I love working on things, building, and creating. Whether it be my hobby of scratch building 1/16 scale farm equipment or wrenching on a project car.
My love for cars led me to starting my own web site. I saw guys on TV, in magazines, and such driving all these awesome cars and writing about them and getting paid to do so. Which led me to think to myself, I could do that. So I set out to do that. So far so go. Turns out I kind of suck at writing but am never at a loss for words so I surrounded myself with people who could make sure I don’t look like a complete fool. My friends are fantastic like that which brings me to my last point which is I’m fiercely loyal to my friends. Which brings me to a bit of a motto of mine. All the toys in the world don’t matter if you don’t have great friends to share the experiences with.
I look forward to being a part of this community and can’t wait to try out Automation!
Drives: Nothing at the moment. Planing to get along with a e36 and putting some work to it (performance) and some nice paint (black) + big wheels. Not a drift fan tbh.
How did I find you? A friend linked me quite a while ago, at first i didnt put too much attention to it but now it all looks very nice! Keep up the good work!
Vehicles Currently Owned: 1992 Ford Escort/Orion (I’m confused, it says Escort on the papers but It’s a saloon), 1.8 Zetec engine
Dream Garage Vehicles: Lotus Esprit, any legendary WRC rally car, Lamborghini Countach, old Ferraris
Previous Vehicles of Interest: Had an older Escort that rusted away, was fun to drive though after most of it’s exhaust pipe, muffler included, mysteriously disappeared…
Found out about Automation when I was playing Detroit and thought that somebody should make a modern game like this. Googled around a bit and here I am.
Occupation: Student going into auto mechanics and eventually diesel
Location: Canada…eh?
Currently owned: 1993 Ford Thunderbird LX 3.8 V6 OHV with a 4 speed Automatic: currently restoring it to its former glory and im almost done , considering an engine swap for a 5.0L V8
Dream Garage Vehicles: Ford shelby GT 500 coupe, Ferrari Italia, Ferrari Enzo.
I found out about automation on youtube looking for videos of car company/ car designer tycoon games and i found automation as one and it looks absolutely awesome i cant wait till it’s done.
Occupation: Student (Cyber Security / Information Assurance
Location: Ohio, USA
Vehicles Currently Owned: 1986 Toyota Celcia GT-S, 1992 Honda Accord (for sale), and my newest fallen in love with 2004 Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution VIII its the special FQ400 edition aka non american car at least to my knowledge the didnt make that version in the states.
Dream Garage Vehicles: 1967 Pontiac GTO and 1967 Chevrolet Chevelle SS
Previous Vehicles of Interest: 1990 F150 with the 300CI inline 6 2WD and !989 F250 460CI big block V-8 4WD
Found out about Automation: Google for games where i can build engines
About me: I enjoy working on cars and computers im Currently in college for IT
How did you find us? Referenced by someone known and through GTPlanet forums.
Other games I’ve played or am playing: iRacing, entire Gran Turismo series, Forza 1, Test Drive Unlimited 1, rFactor, Live for Speed, GTR Evolution/Race07, GTR2, Grand Theft Auto, Minecraft.
Got a Subaru Liberty 08 2.5i as my first car, I don’t own it, but my parents bought it a while back, and it was my choice. I get to keep it as soon as I’m on my P’s.
I’m an administrator of a TDU modding forum (tduforums.com/index.php), and I’ve been the primary physics modder for cars (modding car physics, not writing programs to mod them) since day one when physics editing became possible. You can find plenty of my mods all over the place.
nice you got my rival car then i love being able to beat a lil coupe’s in my sedan. enough power to satisfy me and take my friends out for a drive all at the same time. (with them being comfortable)
Vehicles currently owned: 2008 Renault Laguna III 2.0 dCI
Vehicles previously owned: 1994 Ford Escort Atlanta 1.6i 16V
How I found about automation: iRacing forum.
About me: I’ve been interested in cars and racing since I was a kid. As many people of my age (I’m 37), I played Detroit a lot, and I liked it, but there hasn’t been anything close until this game.
I’m Joe Stickney aka many other names. I’ve messed about as a modder, writer and machinima maker. In real life I was a DJ and am now semi retired.
I’m probably best known / infamous as the guy who did the initial LGNPC Seyda Neen mod for Morrowind and then left the idea moldering. I’ve also done lots of failed mods, machinima based on old time radio which I love and am a lightly published author. I love biz sims and auto sims, however I don’t actually own a car right now. I hope you will let me stay anyway.
I love computers and computer science was half my double major in college until I dropped out. For about half a decade I tested and broke the alpha versions of about every MMRPG ever made. In fact my curse is the ability to unintentionally break every game I play. Look for the bug reports and the frustrated responses from the poor devs the day after release!
Interests: Online gaming, Management games, Creative games, Art (Music, Drawing and 3D Modelling)
Vehicles Currently Owned: I don’t actually own anything yet. Blame that lovely unemployment.
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Dream Garage Vehicles: Series 1 Jaguar E-Type, 1949 VW Beetle, Ford Sierra that hasn’t rusted to powder yet, Landrover Series II Forward Control.
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Previous Vehicles of Interest: Just about anything with a little style and character!
How did you find us? Well, we are us, but how did u find us? Google, facebook, wikipedia etc?: My father actually spotted some videos of the game on a news website today, Kotaku I think was the particular one. After looking at some videos and your site, I decided this was EXACTLY what I want from a game. I pre-ordered and now I’m here!
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Hi, I’m Sammy. I’m an avid car fan and wish I could be in the ranks of drivers everywhere. Unfortunately for me, I’m disabled, meaning work is out of the question and as a consequence, so it driving. This hasn’t stopped me looking forward to the future. Ever since I was very small, I fantasized about designing and producing my own vehicle designs. Until now no other game looked like it even came close to the customizability and sheer freedom that Automation appears to have. I, for one, am really looking forward to getting my hands greasy.
Vehicles Currently Owned: 88 RX7 Turbo 2, 88 RX7 SE, 86 Trans Am
Dream Garage Vehicles: Mazda FD3S, Mazda RX3, Porsche 930 911 Slant-nose, Ferrari F40, Shelby Cobra Daytona Coupe
Previous Vehicles of Interest: Too many
How did you find us? Aussy Xbox Live Friend
About: I’ve loved cars from as early an age as I was able to pick Hotwheels up and that love has continued into my late 20s. Sadly, I haven’t had much desire to get my hands dirty until I hit about 25 so I’m behind the curve there. Trying to make up ground by owning a couple of rotarys.
I’ve also always been a bit of a gamer, mostly racing and the occasional shooter, but managed to miss out on games like Detroit and Motor City Online.
I studied computer animation in college but sadly don’t work in the industry. Automation has me pretty excited because it directly taps into pretty much every facet of life that I enjoy the most. Cars, gaming and creativity.
So far, it is shaping up really nicely, kudos on the great work and a ridiculously fun demo. Now hurry up with the spinning magic triangles!
Vehicles Currently Owned: 1996 Plymouth Neon Expresso
Dream Garage Vehicles: Any Porsche Ever, Any Skyline Ever, Any Corvette Ever
Previous Vehicles of Interest: 1996 Saab 900 SE V6 Manual, 1992 Honda Accord 2DR
How did you find us? RockPaperShotgun baby! PC gaming since 1873!!!
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Been playing racing sims for the longest I can remember. Started with freaking Mario Kart on SNES, up through Gran Turismo 3 (99% ), currently playing Forza 4 and looking to get into iRacing. I have played a little of Gran Turismo 5 but, my wife would probably kill me for getting a PS3 since I’m on my 3rd 360 (don’t ask). Anywho, I super hope Automation can live up to its potential cause it would be awesome!
Interests: Vehicles, Computer games, Car Racing, Isle of Man TT
Vehicles Currently Owned: 07 Mini Cooper S, 11 Mercedes SLK 200 Blueefficieny Edition 125, 12 Renault Megane Coupe (company car)
Dream Garage Vehicles: Mercedes SLS, Audi RS6 Avant, Lamborghini Aventador
Previous Vehicles of Interest: 2007 Renault Clio 1.6 Dynamique S, 2005 Audi A4 2.0 TDI, 2009 Renault Megane CC
How did you find us? Always hoped there would be an improved version of Car Tycoon from when I was younger, came across Automation and think it’s fantastic
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Lived near Birmingham all my life (22 years) and always had an interest in cars from when I was young. Probably something to do with my dad being a sales Engineer working with many of the car manufacturers, and before that helping to organise the Motorshow at the NEC. Always enjoyed car racing games and strategy games. Although I find it fascinating to find out more about the cars themselves, one of the main reasons I ended up in car sales really!
Really looking forward to the finished project, and I hope Automation turns out to be the success it deserves to be.
Vehicles Currently Owned: None, although I use my dad’s Dacia Logan whenever I need it.
Dream Garage Vehicles: '73 Datsun 240z, TVR Sagaris, BMW M5 E61 Touring, Koenigsegg Agera R (my god, what a pretty car that is), Peugeot 205 GTi T16, Escort Mk2
Previous Vehicles of Interest: And older Dacia 1300 (a rebadged Renault 12)
How did you find us? Read the article on Autoblog and I saw the youtube video. It reminded me of an old favorite, Gearhead Garage so I decided to check it out.
About: I’m 23 years old and I’m a a big car fan ever since I was a kid. Used to sit near the window at home and identify every single car that passed on road. Now I work in the IT industry at a computer security company and I’m saving money for my dream car project. A '73 Datsun 240Z.
Interests: DRAG RACING!!! cars, video games, learning Programming (C++), stocks/options/futures etc.
Vehicles Currently Owned: (2) 1997 Lincoln Mark VIII (green, silver)
Dream Garage Vehicles: See above + Maserati GranTurismo Sport, Mercedes-Benz CL(55/63) AMG, Bentley Continental GT V8, or any other BIG LUXURY 2-DOOR COUPE
Previous Vehicles of Interest: 1988 Ford Thunderbird Turbo Coupe (first car), 1988 Volvo 740 Turbo wagon, 1994 Ford Taurus SHO MTX
How did you find us? : Autoblog!!!
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Found out about the game through autoblog and have been watching the progress ever since. I have an engine simulator that I play around with (Engine Analyzer Pro) but it’s pretty “clinical”. So to have a game that works just like it, is equally as accurate, AND has those amazing visuals - I was hooked ever since! Can’t wait to see the finished product.
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, considering an engine swap for a 5.0L V8 
), currently playing Forza 4 and looking to get into iRacing. I have played a little of Gran Turismo 5 but, my wife would probably kill me for getting a PS3 since I’m on my 3rd 360 (don’t ask). Anywho, I super hope Automation can live up to its potential cause it would be awesome!