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autoevolution's Celebration Month 21

It’s been a long year, this 2021, but as with all things in life, it too is coming to an end. Only a month separates us from the moment when fireworks will be going off around the globe as time zones spin into position, marking yet another step humanity is taking toward its future, however good or bad it may be.

Generally, when something is ending, people tend to look at what was, put together charts and lists, determine who was best at doing what, and give away awards at pompous ceremonies.

We are not going to do that, nor are we going to try our hand at giving predictions about how 2022 will be like. We’ll ignore the past, close our eyes to the future, and simply enjoy the today.

And we’ll do that by focusing on the things that bring us personal joy. Just like we did in the same month of last year, this December we’re running Celebration Month. That would be a concentrated effort from our large teams of writers to bring to light whatever topic makes them tick, happy, sad, or hopeful, with each of them having selected a topic to discuss at length.

We’ll be talking, repeatedly, about all the good (and bad) things from car and motorcycle brands and companies - names like BMW, Tesla, Harley-Davidson, Porsche, Dodge, or Stellantis.

We’ll take a dive into the world of dream machines, be them already made or still on the drawing board, and explore the subtleties of the station wagons, if there ever were such subtleties. We’ll have rich people toys (yachts, airplanes, even spaceships) to play around with, custom motorcycles to make us drool, and drag races for a short burst of adrenaline.

You’ll find all of the above, and more, in our Celebration Month 21 section starting this week.

Finally, we thank you for being with us in 2021 as well, and here's to a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year!

Editor's note: This special feature by autoevolution was not sponsored or supported by a third-party.
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Hod-Rodded 1965 Plymouth Fury Emerges Out of Backyard, Takes First Drive in 20 Years

3 Dec 2021, 15:08 UTC · By: Ciprian Florea / This somewhat hard-to-find station wagon was restored at some point in its life and painted in a 1950s-specific turquoise hue

 
New Rise H Alloy eMTB From Orbea Is Touted As the Lightest E-Bike in Its Class
New Rise H Alloy eMTB From Orbea Is Touted As the Lightest E-Bike in Its Class

3 Dec 2021, 14:00 UTC · By: Cristina Mircea / Orbea releases an alloy version of its popular Rise series, claiming it is the lightest e-bike in its class. The Rise H is available in three models

 
This 1962 Ford Fairlane 500 Road Racer Is Looking for a New Home
This 1962 Ford Fairlane 500 Road Racer Is Looking for a New Home

3 Dec 2021, 12:48 UTC · By: Mircea Panait / Although it's not as desirable as an original Thunderbolt, this road-racing Ford Fairlane 500 is way better in the twisties

 
First Aston Martin DB6 Vantage Ever Produced Is the Ultimate Collectible
First Aston Martin DB6 Vantage Ever Produced Is the Ultimate Collectible

3 Dec 2021, 12:22 UTC · By: Elena Gorgan / Chassis number DB6/2353/R was used as a factory demonstrator, sold and put into dry storage. Resold as a barn find, it is now back to former glory

 
Rick Ross Asks Fans to Help Him Fly a Remote-Control Plane, Shows Garage of Red Chevys
Rick Ross Asks Fans to Help Him Fly a Remote-Control Plane, Shows Garage of Red Chevys

3 Dec 2021, 10:07 UTC · By: Monica Coman / Rick Ross has all the possible entertainment you can think of on his property of over 100 acres, and now wants to fly a remote-control plane

 
Harley-Davidson Giotto 31 Is Fresh Out of Russia, Looks Pretty American Still
Harley-Davidson Giotto 31 Is Fresh Out of Russia, Looks Pretty American Still

3 Dec 2021, 09:14 UTC · By: Daniel Patrascu / Harley-Davidson Giotto 31 is the name of the most recent custom V-Rod to come out the doors of a Russian shop called Box39

 
Drag Racing Essentials 101: Welcome to the Track
Drag Racing Essentials 101: Welcome to the Track

3 Dec 2021, 08:47 UTC · By: Andrew Nabors / What looks simple to many is a well choreographed dance of power and skill. Everyone has a first time, so let's make it one to remember

 
This 1957 Chevrolet Bel Air Shows Exactly What Rust Does to a Forgotten Car
This 1957 Chevrolet Bel Air Shows Exactly What Rust Does to a Forgotten Car

3 Dec 2021, 07:04 UTC · By: Bogdan Popa / A once-gorgeous 1957 Bel Air is now listed for auction online, as the owner hopes someone else is brave enough to fully restore a rust bucket

 
Schlörwagen, the Ultra-Aerodynamic Wing on Wheels That Dreamed Big
Schlörwagen, the Ultra-Aerodynamic Wing on Wheels That Dreamed Big

3 Dec 2021, 06:44 UTC · By: Elena Gorgan / In 1939, German engineer Karl Schlör dreamed of creating the perfect Autobahn cruiser, and he did. It was just not practical, nor safe

 
Custom BMW R 80 R Scrambler Gains Larger Displacement With Aftermarket Big Bore Kit
Custom BMW R 80 R Scrambler Gains Larger Displacement With Aftermarket Big Bore Kit

2 Dec 2021, 22:52 UTC · By: Silvian Secara / With premium internals and a newly-acquired capacity of 1,070cc, the boxer-twin is now able to deliver as much as 85 hp – a huge increase over the stock digits

 
1963 Chevrolet Impala SS Rotting Away on Private Property Comes with Bad V8 News
1963 Chevrolet Impala SS Rotting Away on Private Property Comes with Bad V8 News

2 Dec 2021, 22:22 UTC · By: Bogdan Popa / Despite hoping to get back on the road one day, this 1963 Impala is a challenging project, not only due to its condition but also because there’s no engine

 
Pratt & Whitney Launches Upgraded, Sustainable Turbofan for Airbus A320neo Family
Pratt & Whitney Launches Upgraded, Sustainable Turbofan for Airbus A320neo Family

2 Dec 2021, 20:54 UTC · By: Florina Spînu / Pratt & Whitney has unveiled the "world's most fuel-efficient and sustainable single-aisle aircraft engine" for the Airbus A320neo Family aircraft

 
Restomodded 1966 Ford Bronco Truck Combines V8 Power With Go-Anywhere Capability
Restomodded 1966 Ford Bronco Truck Combines V8 Power With Go-Anywhere Capability

2 Dec 2021, 19:47 UTC · By: Mircea Panait / Gorgeous in every single imaginable way, this modified U14 is rocking modern suspension bits and pieces and a Ford Racing X302 crate engine

 
This All-Original 1958 Chevrolet Bel Air Is an Unexpected Barn Find
This All-Original 1958 Chevrolet Bel Air Is an Unexpected Barn Find

2 Dec 2021, 19:03 UTC · By: Bogdan Popa / The owner of this 1958 Bel Air says the car is actually a barn find that comes in an unbelievable shape, with everything still 100% original

 
For QuantumScape, Solid-State Batteries Are All About Fast Charging
For QuantumScape, Solid-State Batteries Are All About Fast Charging

2 Dec 2021, 16:52 UTC · By: Gustavo Henrique Ruffo / The higher energy density and lower weight would just be bonuses compared to how solid-state cells cope with high C-rates

 
Low Key 2018 Dodge Challenger Demon Smashes MSRP While Seeking New Owner
Low Key 2018 Dodge Challenger Demon Smashes MSRP While Seeking New Owner

2 Dec 2021, 16:09 UTC · By: Sergiu Tudose / This 2018 Dodge Challenger SRT Demon has just 1,500 miles on its ridiculously powerful 6.2-liter supercharged HEMI V8 engine

 
Up Close and Personal With a Mint-Condition P-51D Mustang Named Jacquline
Up Close and Personal With a Mint-Condition P-51D Mustang Named Jacquline

2 Dec 2021, 15:14 UTC · By: Benny Kirk / The serial number on the tailfin is 463542, indicating it was built sometime after the war, in 1946, at least according to some staff.

 
Harley-Davidson Raptor Lives Up to the Name, Looks Wild
Harley-Davidson Raptor Lives Up to the Name, Looks Wild

2 Dec 2021, 14:13 UTC · By: Daniel Patrascu / Harley-Davidson Raptor is a customized 2014 Breakout handled by Polish custom shop Nine Hills Motorcycles, price for the conversion unknown

 
BMW XM Production Version Rendering Puts Lipstick on a Pig
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2 Dec 2021, 11:18 UTC · By: Cristian Gnaticov / The BMW Concept XM previews a new flagship SUV, which will debut in late 2022, and this rendering imagines how it might look like

 
Florida Dealer Asks $500K for a 2016 M4 GTS, Says It's "For the Ultimate BMW Collector"
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2 Dec 2021, 10:35 UTC · By: Cristian Gnaticov / This is the final BMW M4 GTS made. It has 250 miles on the clock, boasts many upgrades over the normal F82, and costs a whopping $499,900