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This is the oddest thing Volvo has ever made - a free flash game of its new upcoming S60 concept car. No, this isn't just a race car game but a very good simulation of how the car will drive; very GTRish!

Don't be surprised if you suck at the game, as any simulation type game requires a lot of practice, but the fact that it's in a flash form doesn't give the feel of a serious simulation even though it is at first.

Not only is the car real, so are the tracks with the "Eco Drive Arena" in Gothenburg, Sweden, and the Chayka race track in Kiew, Ukraine. Typical game modes include competing against computer AI and best lap-times against yourself or better, against players from around the world through internet multiplayer.

There seems to be a shift in trend with a surge of simulators from fancy car makers such as Mercedes and BMW. These car manufacturers are aiming at attracting fat around the middle and definitely fat in the wallet kind of men, by offering these games free and install free in the form of flash games. A nice way to market their product and give a free trial!



other similar games by companies

http://www.volvocars.com/intl/All-Cars-MY09/conceptcars/Pages/S60concept.aspx
http://www.bmw.com/com/en/newvehicles/mseries/m3coupe/2007/experience/game/content.html
http://flashgamesite.com/play1205game.html


Source:
http://www.techtree.com/India/Guides/Freeware_Five/551-103949-584-5.html