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autoevolution's Celebration Month 22

One December a couple of years ago, at a time when the coronavirus pandemic was just beginning, we kicked off something called Celebration Month. It was our way of trying to get people’s minds off the nasty things happening by bringing forth great creations from the fields of land, sea, air and space vehicles.

2020 went away, the pandemic kind of burned itself out, and here we are now, in December 2022, once again trying to get our minds off another bad thing taking place in the world: the war in Ukraine. Even if only two nations are directly involved in the conflict, its repercussions spilled over and are affecting pretty much all of us, no matter where we are, and pretty much all industries out there, no matter what they are.

It’s unclear how much longer all of this will last, or how its effects will amplify. But just like back in 2020, this year will have its Christmas too, then 2023 will come, as usual, filled with hope and expectations of a better outcome.

With that in mind, this December we’re running a Celebration Month feature as well. As usual, we asked each of our editors to select a favorite topic and focus on that for the next four weeks. You can find the full list of who’s brewing what below.

We thank each and every one of you for being with us this year, and here's to a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year!

Alexandru Boghiu - Ferrari
Ancuta Iosub – Strange Car Design
Angela Balaciu – Tiny Homes
Aurel Niculescu - Christmas Renderings
Benny Kirk – Air and Space
Bogdan Bebeselea - Yachts
Bogdan Popa – Software
Calin Iosif - Porsche
Ciprian Florea - 1960s Cars
Cristi Agatie - Tesla
Cristi Gnaticov - Ford Mustang
Cristian Curmei – Travel Trailers
Codrin Spiridon - Mopar
Daniel Patrascu – Harley-Davidson
Dragos Chitulescu – Hot Wheels
Elena Gorgan - Luxury Transportation
Florin Amariei - Toyota
Florina Spanu – RVs
Gustavo Ruffo - Automotive Technology
Humphrey Bwayo – JDM
Mircea Mazuru - eBikes
Mircea Panait - Classic Cars
Monica Coman - Expensive Celebrity Toys
Razvan Calin – Battleships
Sebastian Toma – Motorsport
Silvian Irimia - Formula 1
Silvian Secara – Japanese Motorcycles
Tim McKenzie - Sailing
Tudor Serban – Vintage Aircraft
Vlad Radu - Gifts for gearheads

Editor's note: This special feature by autoevolution was not sponsored or supported by a third-party.
1963 Studebaker Wagonaire Parked for 39 Years Is a Rare Classic With an Innovative Feature
1963 Studebaker Wagonaire Parked for 39 Years Is a Rare Classic With an Innovative Feature

6 Dec 2022, 16:56 UTC · By: Ciprian Florea / Designed by Brooks Stevens, the Wagonaire features a retractable roof that left the trunk section fully exposed for enhanced hauling capability

 
Hennessey Venom 1200 Mustang Shelby GT500 Will Burn Through 190K Washingtons
Hennessey Venom 1200 Mustang Shelby GT500 Will Burn Through 190K Washingtons

6 Dec 2022, 15:53 UTC · By: Cristian Gnaticov / Boasting much more power than the original Bugatti Veyron, this Ford Mustang Shelby GT500 by Hennessey is looking for a new home. Are you its future owner?

 
Waze Becomes the First Free Google Maps Alternative on Android Automotive
Waze Becomes the First Free Google Maps Alternative on Android Automotive

6 Dec 2022, 12:36 UTC · By: Bogdan Popa / The Google-owned app has been updated with support for Android Automotive; it launches on Renault models, with more cars to get it in 2023

 
McLaren F1 Replica Home-Built From Scratch Suits Owner Better Than the Real Thing
McLaren F1 Replica Home-Built From Scratch Suits Owner Better Than the Real Thing

6 Dec 2022, 11:46 UTC · By: Elena Gorgan / Amateur mechanic from Poland rose to international fame for building a very convincing McLaren F1 replica in his garage, at a fraction of the cost

 
Sport&Fun Travel Trailer Grants Adventurous Dreams for Well Under $30K: Even Has a Garage
Sport&Fun Travel Trailer Grants Adventurous Dreams for Well Under $30K: Even Has a Garage

6 Dec 2022, 10:10 UTC · By: Cristian Curmei / This travel trailer is designed to be used as an all-adventure addition to your lifestyle. Features garage storage and is suitable for accommodating up to four

 
The One-Off 1957 Chrysler Ghia Super Dart 400 Concept Is Coming Up for Auction
The One-Off 1957 Chrysler Ghia Super Dart 400 Concept Is Coming Up for Auction

6 Dec 2022, 07:24 UTC · By: Elena Gorgan / There’s a sure way to stand out from the crowd and it doesn’t involve a production series model, but a gorgeous, fully original example of the Space Age era

 
Fifth Tecnomar EVO 120 Yacht, the Viktoriia, Is Delivered to the Owner
Fifth Tecnomar EVO 120 Yacht, the Viktoriia, Is Delivered to the Owner

6 Dec 2022, 04:28 UTC · By: Elena Gorgan / Introduced in late 2021, the new and improved EVO 120 is “a perfect synthesis of style and functionality” with automotive design. The fifth hull is complete

 
Grueling and Sometimes Deadly Sydney-Hobart Yacht Race Is Just Weeks Away
Grueling and Sometimes Deadly Sydney-Hobart Yacht Race Is Just Weeks Away

6 Dec 2022, 02:12 UTC · By: Tim McKenzie / Renowned as one of most difficult offshore yacht races in the world, the Sydney-Hobart race attracts a crowd come Boxing Day in the land down under

 
This 2023 Entegra Coach Odyssey RV Has a Spacious Interior Stacked With Amenities
This 2023 Entegra Coach Odyssey RV Has a Spacious Interior Stacked With Amenities

6 Dec 2022, 01:27 UTC · By: Florina Spînu / If you're looking for an amenity-rich Class C motorhome, then the new Odyssey 27U from Entegra Coach might be a great option

 
1963 Pontiac LeMans Is a Hurricane Ian Survivor in Need of TLC
1963 Pontiac LeMans Is a Hurricane Ian Survivor in Need of TLC

5 Dec 2022, 21:16 UTC · By: Ciprian Florea / We could say that this 1963 Pontiac LeMans was a bit luckier than others but it won't shine again without a proper refresh

 
Someone Found a Way to Fix a Major Android Auto Bug, But Man, It’s Annoying
Someone Found a Way to Fix a Major Android Auto Bug, But Man, It’s Annoying

5 Dec 2022, 19:51 UTC · By: Bogdan Popa / If you too are struggling with Android Auto on a Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra, here’s a little trick to bring the app back to a running state

 
This Is Why Waze Is Better Than Google Maps: Smart Update Allows for Cleaner Driving
This Is Why Waze Is Better Than Google Maps: Smart Update Allows for Cleaner Driving

5 Dec 2022, 18:18 UTC · By: Bogdan Popa / The Google-owned company has prepared Waze for navigation in cities with Clean Air Zones; Bristol is one of the first locations to get it

 
Entering a $500 Car Into an Endurance Race Is a Challenge, Finishing Is Tricky
Entering a $500 Car Into an Endurance Race Is a Challenge, Finishing Is Tricky

5 Dec 2022, 16:53 UTC · By: Sebastian Toma / As many racers can attest, you must do more than just enter and compete if you want to win. You must first finish the race before having a shot at being first

 
The CMC Valiha Is a Luxury Mega-Trailer Designed Like a $1 Million Work of Art
The CMC Valiha Is a Luxury Mega-Trailer Designed Like a $1 Million Work of Art

5 Dec 2022, 12:08 UTC · By: Elena Gorgan / Valiha, the Muse was completed in late 2021 and was designed for a customer who had fallen in love with the way CMC Caravan worked with wood

 
Tesla Semi Motorhome Looks Ready for the Digital Future, Electric RV-ing Still a Dream
Tesla Semi Motorhome Looks Ready for the Digital Future, Electric RV-ing Still a Dream

5 Dec 2022, 11:45 UTC · By: Cristian Agatie / Gadget maker Jowua has imagined a motorhome based on the Tesla Semi, with the renderings showing how the Class-8 electric truck might help millionaire RV-lifers

 
Roman Abramovich’s $600 Million Eclipse Megayacht Was Quietly Sold Off
Roman Abramovich’s $600 Million Eclipse Megayacht Was Quietly Sold Off

5 Dec 2022, 10:39 UTC · By: Elena Gorgan / Part of Abramovich’s fleet of superyachts, totaling over $1.3 billion, was moved to Turkey to avoid seizure under current sanctions

 
2024 Tesla Model 3 Facelift Prototype Spotted With Intriguing Front End Modifications
2024 Tesla Model 3 Facelift Prototype Spotted With Intriguing Front End Modifications

5 Dec 2022, 09:32 UTC · By: Cristian Agatie / A Tesla Model 3 prototype was spotted over the weekend in a parking garage in Santa Cruz, California, with intriguing details under the camouflage

 
2008 Harley-Davidson Rocker Air Force Brings Back World War Two Vibes
2008 Harley-Davidson Rocker Air Force Brings Back World War Two Vibes

5 Dec 2022, 07:16 UTC · By: Daniel Patrascu / 2008 Harley-Davidson Rocker is turned into an American Air Force tribute by the Polish guys over at Nine Hills motorcycles

 
The Lavoie Series 1 e-Scooter Is What Happens When McLaren Gets Into Micromobility
The Lavoie Series 1 e-Scooter Is What Happens When McLaren Gets Into Micromobility

5 Dec 2022, 03:32 UTC · By: Elena Gorgan / A subsidiary of McLaren Applied, Lavoie brings together specialists from motorsports, aero engineering and luxury design, to create the supercar of scooters

 
You Can Own this Flyworthy Spitfire IX, One of the Most Iconic British WWII Aircraft
You Can Own this Flyworthy Spitfire IX, One of the Most Iconic British WWII Aircraft

4 Dec 2022, 21:48 UTC · By: Tudor Serban / Besides cars, vintage aircraft also have a competitive market, and their prices continue to beat many other stocks in terms of return on investments