Features new to version 8 include:-

• Native support for 64 bit AutoCAD 2009 and derivatives: AutoTrack detects AutoCAD 2009 (32 and 64 bit versions) and all derivative products and automatically installs support for them in Express and Compact modes.
• Multiple user-definable camera angles in 3D animation:
  You can now define any number of camera viewpoints (including drivers eye views) and then switch between them during animation playback.
• Animation acceleration and deceleration:
  Make your animations more realistic by adding acceleration and deceleration zones at the start and end of paths and at changes of speed and direction. Enabled with a single check box but fully customisable.
• Optional wing mirrors:
  Add wing mirrors with a single button click.
• Compact installation type especially for remote deployment:
  New installation type that is part way between Express and Custom. It adds user-definable options to all CAD systems it finds. This means that it can be deployed using a single silent install script to systems that have different CAD systems.

Other features:-

• Multi-platform support: AutoTrack is available for AutoCAD R14, 2000, 2000i, 2002, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008 & 2009, Map R2, R3, R4, R5, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008 & 2009, Land Development Desktop 1, 2, 2i, 3, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008 & 2009, Architectural Desktop 1, 2, 3, 3.3, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008 & 2009, MicroStation 95, SE, J & v8 on Windows 98, NT, 2000, ME & XP. AutoTrack will also run with any version of AutoCAD LT using the stand-alone version that is also supplied.
• Stand-alone version: AutoTrack is also supplied as a stand-alone product that requires neither AutoCAD nor MicroStation.
• Intergrated environment: Runs alongside AutoTrack for Highway Design and AutoTrack for Airport Design.
• Advanced driving algorithms: The path generation algorithm includes a time element that allows it to generate accurate swept paths at selected speeds.
• Dynamic manoeuvre checking: Built-in checks prevent the user from inadvertantly exceeding the vehicle limitations.
• Extensive vehicle library: AutoTrack comes complete with over 120 aircraft and ground support vehicles as well as all the design vehicles supplied with the highway design edition.
• Two vehicle editors: Built in vehicle creation and editing facilities allow similar trams to be copied and then edited but also prevents the user from editing base library vehicles. Special Tram body shape type to make vehicle definition even faster.
• Scale vehicle diagram: An enhanced true scale, dimensioned vehicle diagram is presented for all vehicles including user-defined vehicles. The diagram can be inserted in the drawing.
• Support for complex vehicles: AutoTrack is able to model all forms of tram including those that incorporate suspended units. Body outlines for all units can be imported in a single operation.
• Guided Drive: A special drive mode that tracks light rail carriages accurately along a predefined path.
• Verical Clearance mode: Unique Vertical Clearance drive mode for checking headroom and ground clearance.
• Dynamic Editing: unique interactive tool to edit the alignment of swept paths by dragging. Again, checks are performed to prevent impossible paths. 
• Dynamic Reporting: means that reports appear automatically as soon as you finish your path. Once generated, you can change the presentation format for any report without having to first delete old reports. Reports available for static motion envelope as well as clearance envelope and pantograph. 
• Customisable: All settings, including report content, colours and line styles can be edited and saved as defaults saving time on future projects.
• Library Explorer sorting: Customisable Library Explorer view with multi-column data sorting.
• 3D Animation (AutoCAD only): 3D animation 'out of the box', i.e. requires no additional data entry. Works even with vehicles you create yourself.
• Report Wizard: A new Report Wizard makes it even easier to get your output looking the way you want it.
• Settings Wizard: A Settings Wizard makes it easier to find the most commonly used settings.
• Portable: Data import / export to move AutoTrack data between host CAD system.
• Licences: Single user or network licences available.