
Modrinth · Minecraft mod
Create: Automotives
Adds drivable, steam-powered planes and cars to Create!
Quick answer
Which Create: Automotives release matches 1.18.2 Forge?
Create: Automotives 1.1 targets 1.18.2 with Forge. Installation on the client is optional. Installation on the dedicated server is optional. No extra mods listed for this file.
Where it goes
Is Create: Automotives required on the client, server, or both?
Installation on the client is optional. Installation on the dedicated server is optional.
The source marks this as usable on both the client and server.
What else does Create: Automotives 1.1 need?
1.1 on 1.18.2 Forge. Every mod below is checked against that same setup.
This file does not list any required mods. Do not add a library just because a different file uses it.
This file does not list any required or optional mods.
Before you install it
Add Create: Automotives without breaking your instance.
Built for Create: Automotives 1.1 on 1.18.2 Forge. Pick another file and the loader, install side or required mods may change.
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Stick to this file
Use 1.1. It targets 1.18.2 with Forge; another release may have different loader, side or dependency requirements.
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Bring the mods it needs
This file does not list any required mods. Do not add a library just because a different file uses it.
- 03
Put it on the correct side
Installation on the client is optional. Installation on the dedicated server is optional.
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Pick the file you checked
Use the “Get this file” button beside 1.1. It opens that exact file at the source.
About this project
What does Create: Automotives add?


(so far)



Boilerbox controls:

Biplane controls:



Reader Section:
Create: Automotives
Create: Automotives adds fictional, steam-powered vehicles designed to fit the Create mod’s style and progression.
Features:
- One drivable ground vehicle
- One flyable airplane
- Upgrade system (choose purpose-focused modules)
- Create-style integration (recipes + progression)
- Extensive sounds/particles and interactable elements
Getting Started:
- Get a mechanical crafter up to craft the Boilerbox / Biplane
- If needed, craft upgrades with the mechanical crafter
- Place the Boilerbox / Biplane, fuel its left hand side main tank with lava buckets
- Place Upgrades with RMB on the green boxes
- RMB the seat, then either RMB the left-hand fuel valve once, than hold it until the burner runs
- Alternatively, you can pull up the panel with U and hold the valve.
- Driving the boilerbox happens with WASD. Use Space to activate boosters. C to honk the steam whistle. N for handbrake. R/F to shift up and down if you have automatic shifting disabled in config.
- Flying the Biplane is done by pitching (W/S), Rolling (A/D) and Yawing (J/L) the plane. Throttle is controlled with (i/K)
Extra: Weapons are switched with the [V] key and fired with [Space]
How to remove upgrades?
- Use the ratcher item and LMB on the upgrade!
How to pick up vehicles?
- Use the ratcher item and shift+LMB on the vehicle!
Project description from Modrinth.
Pick your setup
Create: Automotives by Minecraft version and loader
Choose the version and loader you play, then open the matching release.
1.20.1
1 loader build1.19.2
1 loader build1.18.2
1 loader build1.16.5
1 loader build1.12.2
1 loader buildCheck the dependencies, then try the file in a copied instance before changing a world you care about.
Recent files
Create: Automotives versions and loaders
1.1
create-automotives-1.18.2-V2.jar
25 Apr 2026
1.0
create-automotives-1.18.2-V1.jar
19 Feb 2026
Looking for an older file? The official Modrinth project page is in Resources.