To get Automation: The Car Company Tycoon Game running smoothly again, especially after a recent update, try these standard and community-verified fixes. Quick Technical Fixes

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Redistributables: Manually install the .NET Framework 4.5.2 (or higher) and DirectX 11 if the game fails to launch entirely. Fixing Specific In-Game Bugs

The game is currently moving toward its "feature complete" status with the Supercharger Update suite , tentatively planned for mid-2026. Are you experiencing a specific error code crash-to-desktop during a particular phase like car design or campaign mode? Known problems in Automation & how to fix them - Support

For the most stable experience, including access to the Open Beta branches (like version 4.3) and official technical support, the official Steam version is recommended.

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