A free to play online persistent browser-based strategy game where players can live the life of an automotive obsessive!

Buy and sell from a selection of over 440 detailed retro cars & other vehicles. Carry out maintenance, fit performance parts and race them in competition with the other players inhabiting MotorNation.

Or if racing isn't your thing - trade cars for profit and attempt to become the richest citizen, acquiring some of the world's rarest cars along the way! Or - just deliver pizzas...

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20th May 2025 v0.58.1

Members Choice XXVII, 500+ Vehicles Hit & More!

Picture showing vehicles as part of this Members Choice Pack release.
Members Choice XXVII Pack Release + Bonus!!

Members Choice XXVI Pack

Welcome to the 27th Members Choice Pack!

  • 1989 Lead Roamer Discus 3.5 V8 :

    Designed to fill a void in their off-roader range, which was being filled by Japanese manufacturers, this mid-range family lifestyle vehicle finally joined the party in 1989, offering a mix of off-road capability and everyday practicality.

  • 1990 Crystal Urban & Rural 3.3 V6 :

    After the initial success of mini vans during the 1980s, this luxury orientated alternative was introduced, offering comforts seem in larger sedans and mock wood panelling often found on station wagons!

  • 1974 Matsurza Rotary 1.3 :

    This US only, Japanese rotary engined oddity was only offered for a relatively short period. The highly unusual wankel engine powering its compact pickup body provided smoother power than one might usually expect for such a vehicle.

  • 2000 VoltPogen Beavil 2.0 :

    (Bonus) The millennium was a period of reflection, and for every design looking to the future, there was a design looking to the past. This was one such modern spin on a classic. Despite sharing very little in common with the original, it still looked the part.

  • 2000 Fawn Milano 1.8 LX :

    (MotorNation's Choice) Representing a portion of the voting public in the eyes of politicians (as well as those in sales!), this most humdrum of family cars was overhauled for the millennium. Learning from its German rivals, it offered an improved interior, up-to-date styling and kept what made the previous generation so good.

  • 1997 Lead Roamer Discus 2.5 300TDI :

    (Bonus Gold Member Car!) This second generation car offered a refinement of the original, helping cement its position in the market for decades to come. Unlike the V8 above, this has the more affordable diesel option to help ensure that your wallet doesn’t get drained so quickly...

The following vehicles were also updated:

  • 1980 Telbat Sandal 2.2 Locust
  • 1975 Lancrossi Sirius 2.4 Stradale
  • Portsmouth Lidar has had its hackney carriage licence revoked...
  • Renamed GDM Squall to GDM Whirlwind because of a naming conflict.

The first two vehicles can now enter the Group 4 Reunion Rally.

As usual, the above vehicles may be available new or secondhand in the classifieds, as appropriate, from time to time!

All players can access these vehicles.

And with these new vehicles, there are now over 500 within the game! Check out the vehicle list within the Help section whilst in-game to see them all!

A massive thank you to those that have contributed towards getting these in-game!

Mobile App Progress

As covered in the latest member update, I have delayed the release of the initial basic mobile app, as I wasn’t satisfied with the experience that it would offer. Instead, I am going to focus on the ultimate goal, which will deliver a better app but will take more time. It will also save some duplicated effort, which is something I cannot afford.

As part of this work, I also merged in some outstanding changes ahead of the mobile app release. I also removed some elements as, because of a shift in direction, they won’t be required in the base game as it is.

If you don’t want to miss out on the full run-down, then I’d recommend checking out the latest Member Update!

On-boarding Improvements

To make things easier for new players, the following tweaks have been made:

  • Activation code is no longer case sensitive.
  • Activation link from email, now auto submits the activation code.
  • Activation code is now 5 characters, instead of 10.
  • Other improvements around the activation code functionality.

Want to know more about the game and its development? Member’s get the inside track with exclusive member updates! Every contribution matters, with membership starting at just £2.50 a month! (when paid yearly)

Don't miss out on the full experience!

Other noteworthy changes since v0.57.14:

  • Race Order Glitch: Now runs sort twice and added additional debug info to aid resolution.
  • Further improvements to Race testing.
  • Updated own vehicle submission page.
  • Various behind-the-scenes improvements relating to the process of managing vehicles.
  • Updated sustainability metrics and development roadmap.
  • Updated favicon.
  • Changed icon path slightly, updating all references.
  • Added note to state that votes are not transferable, and trading is not permitted.
  • Re-instated various styles following buggy Chrome 133 release.
  • Fixed an issue with Patreon memberships.
  • Significant platform improvements made as both part of Server Upgrade and to give the game a solid foundation for the next year.
  • Tweaks to player management.
  • Improved log management.
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Welcome!
Game Features - Tap for more details!
  • Play your way! Unlike traditional games, MotorNation is designed to be played a little - often.
  • A roster of over 440 vehicles! With new vehicles being added often.
  • Trade cars for profit! Or just get rid of that eyesore on your driveway.
  • Install upgrades! Improve everything from acceleration to handling. A careful balance is needed to create the fastest setup per class/track.
  • Repair and upgrade a classic cars! See how old compares with new!
  • Do jobs! Everything from delivering curries to being a wedding chauffeur!
  • Catch the millennium bug! Set in the United Kingdom in the year 2000 with car availability and prices to suit. This basically means that the game has a greater focus on older, rarer and iconic cars when compared with other car games.
  • Many possibilities! Whether it is trying to create the fastest hatchback, collecting the rarest cars in the game or simply trying to become the richest citizen!
  • Race up to 24 players at a time! Not enough other players? Computer opponents will fill the empty places!
  • Instant races against the computer! Make small amounts of cash and test out your car ahead of bigger races!
  • Challenge other players! Think your cars faster than another player? Send them a challenge and perhaps make a wager if you are brave enough!
  • Set the fastest lap times on each track! Prove you're the fastest once and for all!
  • Buy the rarest cars before other players do! Some cars are most exclusive than others!
  • Show you mean business! Compete against each other on the Hall of Fame to see who can rack up the most number of points from races/fast laps and who can amass the biggest fortune!
  • Realistic classifieds! Used car dealer and the classifieds stock changes often and contain a variety of cars at realistic prices for the era. Keep an eye out for bargains, or something a little special...
  • I know what I've got Want to sell your own? Think yours is the best? Advertise it in the classifieds to find out!
  • Buyer beware! As in real life, second-hand cars are cheaper but may need extensive repairs or even complete restoration!
  • Avoid the hassle Buy brand-new cars from the manufacturers!

The game is intended to be easy to play but is built on a foundation of complex models to provide a rich and detailed game world!

  • Semi-realistic lap times Algorithms calculate car performance and how quickly cars can go round a track!
  • Jalopies and thirsty beasts! Vehicles wear, more so during races, which affects performance and they also burn fuel!
  • Cars are not created equal! Highly strung performance cars wear at faster rates than more ordinary cars and cost more to maintain and fuel.
  • One careful owner - NOT! Buying performance upgrades can wear a car out faster and cause it to burn more fuel.
  • Price Guide Perfect* *Not really. But the car valuations in the game are built on a model which takes a wide variety of factors into consideration and is on the whole fairly accurate.
  • What's your best price mate? Simulated second-hand cars including mileage/wear/rarity!
  • Try your luck Classifieds last realistic periods and if not bought by another player, they may be bought by simulated citizens based on the car's price. Got patience? Price high and hope for the best!
  • Class of 2000 Car class calculation to show the racing potential of cars and to allow a variety of cars to compete!
  • In-game forum! Chat with MotorNations inhabitants to discuss strategies, cars, competitions or just about anything else. But please keep it civil!
  • Join the Discord server! For real time discussions with the other players of MotorNation! From automotive memes to discussing the frailties of different engines, if it can be discussed it probably has been here!
  • Support the game for more! Spread the word or buy membership to help fund the game so that it can reach it's potential!
  • So many ideas such little time... With your help and a little luck, I can build MotorNation.net into something amazing!
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