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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.
Hall Russell Yacht 'Lady Goodgirl' Hits the Market, It's Classic, Cozy, Cool and Spacious
Hall Russell Yacht 'Lady Goodgirl' Hits the Market, It's Classic, Cozy, Cool and Spacious

4 Dec 2022, 16:06 UTC · By: Bogdan Bebeselea / Modern yachts are amazing in terms of innovation and comfort, but despite being built in 1964, Lady Goodgirl is just as luxurious and more classy

 
This Tiny House Boasts a Spacious Interior With Many Amenities and a Large Deck
This Tiny House Boasts a Spacious Interior With Many Amenities and a Large Deck

4 Dec 2022, 15:09 UTC · By: Angela Balaciu / Some tiny houses are not that tiny once you see them from the inside and can even have lots of outdoor space where you can spend quality time with your family

 
Catalina Expedition Trailers Prove You Don't Need a Lot To Go Far and To Do It Comfortably
Catalina Expedition Trailers Prove You Don't Need a Lot To Go Far and To Do It Comfortably

4 Dec 2022, 15:13 UTC · By: Cristian Curmei / These travel trailers are equipped with a suspension system that allows for off-road use. Interiors are simple but do not lack amenities and comforts

 
One Little Google Maps Secret Users Must Know to Improve Navigation
One Little Google Maps Secret Users Must Know to Improve Navigation

4 Dec 2022, 15:11 UTC · By: Bogdan Popa / Google Maps uses your phone’s sensors to determine your location and then follow the car on the map; here’s how to improve the accuracy

 
1996 Toyota Chaser JZX100 Is the Start of a New Elite Hot Wheels Series, Will Cost $20
1996 Toyota Chaser JZX100 Is the Start of a New Elite Hot Wheels Series, Will Cost $20

4 Dec 2022, 15:08 UTC · By: Dragos Chitulescu / Hot Wheels is entering a new era of highly-detailed 1/64-scale diecast cars by launching the Elite 64 series. And the drift-ready Toyota Chaser is up first!

 
2018 Hot Wheels Super Treasure Hunt Cars Review Part 2 Reveals the Best Car of the Year
2018 Hot Wheels Super Treasure Hunt Cars Review Part 2 Reveals the Best Car of the Year

4 Dec 2022, 13:57 UTC · By: Dragos Chitulescu / Part 2 of our 2018 Hot Wheels Super Treasure Hunt review reveals the best and worst car of the year according to collectors that voted in the Lamley Awards

 
Everybody Loves CarPlay, But Here’s How an iPad Makes It Look Outdated
Everybody Loves CarPlay, But Here’s How an iPad Makes It Look Outdated

4 Dec 2022, 11:34 UTC · By: Bogdan Popa / A custom dash mod significantly upgrades the experience behind the wheel, as an iPad offers full access to the App Store

 
DRV's 2023 Orlando Is a "Mobile Suite" Built for the Finest Living: Shows Off a Flex Room
DRV's 2023 Orlando Is a "Mobile Suite" Built for the Finest Living: Shows Off a Flex Room

4 Dec 2022, 11:18 UTC · By: Cristian Curmei / This new travel trailer starts off priced at a tad under $232K and features an office space, residential kitchen and bathroom, and multiple slideouts

 
Hot Wheels Sold 16 Super Treasure Hunt Models in 2018 to Celebrate 50 Years of Existence
Hot Wheels Sold 16 Super Treasure Hunt Models in 2018 to Celebrate 50 Years of Existence

4 Dec 2022, 06:58 UTC · By: Dragos Chitulescu / This is part one of our 2018 Hot Wheels Super Treasure Hunt review, as we look into the first five collectibles of the years plus the Ultimate Super Chase.

 
This Ferrari Dino 246 GT Was Once Part of a Car Show, Now Can Be Part of Your Collection
This Ferrari Dino 246 GT Was Once Part of a Car Show, Now Can Be Part of Your Collection

3 Dec 2022, 21:59 UTC · By: Alexandru Boghiu / The Dino 246 GT was a successor to the 206 GT and a commercial success, still being in high demand when production stopped in 1974

 
This 1969 Plymouth Road Runner A12 Coupe Is the True Vitamin C Orange Motorheads Need
This 1969 Plymouth Road Runner A12 Coupe Is the True Vitamin C Orange Motorheads Need

3 Dec 2022, 20:09 UTC · By: Codrin Spiridon / This numbers-matching 1969 Plymouth Road Runner A12 Coupe is a rotisserie-restored beauty that comes packing a 440-cubic-inch (7.2-liter) V8 engine

 
New Hot Wheels Multipack Looks Like a Pot of Gold, Has Eight Cars Inside
New Hot Wheels Multipack Looks Like a Pot of Gold, Has Eight Cars Inside

3 Dec 2022, 19:19 UTC · By: Dragos Chitulescu / FAO Schwarz is celebrating its 160th anniversary this year, and there's a new set of eight Hot Wheels vehicles to look for to mark this special occasion.

 
Google Maps And Waze Are Great, But Here’s What This Free Navigation App Can Do
Google Maps And Waze Are Great, But Here’s What This Free Navigation App Can Do

3 Dec 2022, 18:22 UTC · By: Bogdan Popa / TomTom AmiGO is one of the few “premium” navigation apps that come with a free license; it features just the right feature arsenal for the modern driver

 
US Officials Move To Seize Superyacht 'Madame Gu' Six Months After It Was Found in Dubai
US Officials Move To Seize Superyacht 'Madame Gu' Six Months After It Was Found in Dubai

3 Dec 2022, 16:39 UTC · By: Bogdan Bebeselea / The U.S. Department of Justice is taking steps to superyacht Madame Gu, linked to sanctioned Russian steel magnate and lawmaker Andrei Skoch

 
2019 Hot Wheels Super Treasure Hunt Part 2: The Porsche 911 GT3 RS Was the Best One
2019 Hot Wheels Super Treasure Hunt Part 2: The Porsche 911 GT3 RS Was the Best One

3 Dec 2022, 15:06 UTC · By: Dragos Chitulescu / We look at the final 10 Super Treasure Hunt items released by Hot Wheels in 2019, and most collectors will agree that the Porsche reigned supreme

 
The Juniper Is a Customizable Tiny House With a Fully Functional Kitchen and Two Lofts
The Juniper Is a Customizable Tiny House With a Fully Functional Kitchen and Two Lofts

3 Dec 2022, 16:27 UTC · By: Angela Balaciu / This tiny house can be fully customized to meet the needs of the future owner, including its size, appliances, and even the number of lofts

 
New Renders of the Bilgin 163 Yacht Showcase Effortless Italian Luxury
New Renders of the Bilgin 163 Yacht Showcase Effortless Italian Luxury

3 Dec 2022, 15:39 UTC · By: Bogdan Bebeselea / Turkish shipyard Bilgin revealed new interior renders of the second hull in their upcoming Bilgin 163 line, showcasing timeless luxury and style

 
Tesla Model X Owner Finds Out Summon Doesn't Always Stop the Car After a $600 Repair Bill
Tesla Model X Owner Finds Out Summon Doesn't Always Stop the Car After a $600 Repair Bill

3 Dec 2022, 13:02 UTC · By: Cristian Agatie / A Tesla Model X owner took it to Tesla Motors Club to share their appalling experience with Tesla Summon, whose alleged malfunction led to a fender bender

 
This Couple Lives in a Tiny House With a Magnificent Outdoor Space and a Large Kitchen
This Couple Lives in a Tiny House With a Magnificent Outdoor Space and a Large Kitchen

3 Dec 2022, 15:10 UTC · By: Angela Balaciu / This tiny house comes with a DIY-ed gray water system, an enormous outdoor living, a fully-working kitchen, and a loft bedroom

 
Waze Is Getting a Big New Feature, Google Maps Already Feeling So Old
Waze Is Getting a Big New Feature, Google Maps Already Feeling So Old

3 Dec 2022, 09:23 UTC · By: Bogdan Popa / The Waze team has confirmed that it’s working on adding support for warnings on kids playing on the street; no ETA has been shared