New patches for the various expanded editions of The Sims 3 are now available, adding new features to the lifestyle simulation sequel, including the ability to develop a relationship with your car, reminiscent of the old Queen song. The patches are all available on The Sims 3 Website, and the version 1.15.34 patch for The Sims 3 is mirrored on Gamer's Hell and The Patches Scrolls, the version 2.10.5 patch for The Sims 3: World Adventures is mirrored on Gamer's Hell and The Patches Scrolls, the version 3.6.6 patch for The Sims 3: High-End Loft Stuff is mirrored on Gamer's Hell and The Patches Scrolls, and the version 4.34 patch for The Sims 3: Ambitions is mirrored on Gamer's Hell and The Patches Scrolls. The patch notes follow.

New Features

• Sims that drive extensively can now develop a relationship with their vehicles. Vehicles can be named once a friendship is formed.
• The Vehicle Enthusiast Trait is now available. Sims with this trait can name their vehicles immediately and develop relationships with them more quickly.

Base Game Updates

• Fixed an issue where ghosts could become stuck in vehicles under certain conditions. Ghosts will now properly exit vehicles after arriving at their destination.
• Nameable items can only be named when they belong to the active household.

World Adventures Updates

• Career titles for Sims visiting Egypt, France and China will now display in the Relationship Panel tooltips.

The Sims 3 Create a World

• Create a World users need to install a new version of The Sims 3 Create a World Tool. Users can find the Create a World page from the “Games” drop down in the site header.