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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.
Meet the Alpha Neo, a Second Gen Model of the First Hydrogen e-Bike in the World
Meet the Alpha Neo, a Second Gen Model of the First Hydrogen e-Bike in the World

3 Dec 2022, 08:50 UTC · By: Elena Gorgan / Pragma Mobility is betting big on hydrogen with its e-bike, now aiming to make it more affordable for fleet operators with a long-term rental scheme

 
2019 Hot Wheels Super Treasure Hunt Part 1: A Look at the First Five Cars of the Year
2019 Hot Wheels Super Treasure Hunt Part 1: A Look at the First Five Cars of the Year

3 Dec 2022, 07:56 UTC · By: Dragos Chitulescu / Our series of Hot Wheels Super Treasure Hunt stories continues with the year 2019, and part one features some pretty expensive items.

 
Seized $200+ Million Megayacht Royal Romance Will Be Auctioned Off to Benefit Ukraine
Seized $200+ Million Megayacht Royal Romance Will Be Auctioned Off to Benefit Ukraine

3 Dec 2022, 05:38 UTC · By: Elena Gorgan / Belonging to the “dark prince of Ukrainian politics” Viktor Medvedchuk, the megayacht was arrested in Croatia earlier this year and will be sold off

 
Remembering the Pea Car: An Iconic Promo Car No One Knows Anything About
Remembering the Pea Car: An Iconic Promo Car No One Knows Anything About

3 Dec 2022, 02:34 UTC · By: Ancuta Iosub / Designed as a larger-than-life sweet pea, this unusual contraption was the star of a Birds Eye peas TV commercial from 2005

 
Northrop Grumman's B-21 Raider Dazzles in Public Debut, Ready to Fight Very Soon
Northrop Grumman's B-21 Raider Dazzles in Public Debut, Ready to Fight Very Soon

3 Dec 2022, 01:25 UTC · By: Benny Kirk / As the hangar doors behind the stage crept backward, the long-awaited next flagship American stealth bomber waited tantalizingly behind a large cloth cover.

 
This Rare 1969 Plymouth GTX Is a Blue Gem Packing a 426 Hemi V8
This Rare 1969 Plymouth GTX Is a Blue Gem Packing a 426 Hemi V8

2 Dec 2022, 21:31 UTC · By: Codrin Spiridon / This 1969 Plymouth GTX is just one out of 198 models made that year and it bares the beloved 426-cubic-inch (7.0-liter) Hemi V8

 
This Bell UH-1H Huey Isn't Just a War Veteran, It's also a Movie Star for Hire
This Bell UH-1H Huey Isn't Just a War Veteran, It's also a Movie Star for Hire

2 Dec 2022, 20:30 UTC · By: Benny Kirk / The UH-1H served with several militaries across the globe. It also served in a variety of roles, including as trainers, search and rescue, and coms jamming.

 
New Update, New Headaches: Android Auto Not Feeling Well After Highly Anticipated Release
New Update, New Headaches: Android Auto Not Feeling Well After Highly Anticipated Release

2 Dec 2022, 19:49 UTC · By: Bogdan Popa / A September update for Xiaomi phones seems to have broken down Android Auto, with no fix discovered ever since; Google says it’s still investigating

 
Three Upcoming Waze Features That Make Google Maps Look Obsolete
Three Upcoming Waze Features That Make Google Maps Look Obsolete

2 Dec 2022, 19:02 UTC · By: Bogdan Popa / Here are three of the features that the Waze team is already working on; for the time being, however, no ETA is available for their launch

 
Tesla Offering a Surprising $3,750 Discount to U.S. Customers, But Conditions Apply
Tesla Offering a Surprising $3,750 Discount to U.S. Customers, But Conditions Apply

2 Dec 2022, 18:27 UTC · By: Cristian Agatie / In an unexpected move, Tesla offered a $3,750 discount to U.S. customers who buy a new Model 3 or Model Y from its inventory and take delivery by year’s end

 
NASAs New Horizons Begins Extended 2nd Mission, Could Keep Exploring Into the 2050s
NASAs New Horizons Begins Extended 2nd Mission, Could Keep Exploring Into the 2050s

2 Dec 2022, 17:04 UTC · By: Benny Kirk / Launched nearly 17 years ago in January 2006, New Horizons famously captured what is probably the most vivid pictures mankind will likely ever have of Pluto

 
It’s Not Google Maps: Here’s the App 911 Teams Say You Must Absolutely Install
It’s Not Google Maps: Here’s the App 911 Teams Say You Must Absolutely Install

2 Dec 2022, 16:54 UTC · By: Bogdan Popa / what3words has become a valuable tool for emergency teams across the world, so it’s now described as a must-have by first responders

 
Ab Yacht Design Reveals Bold New Concept for a 196-Ft Canyon Sportfisher
Ab Yacht Design Reveals Bold New Concept for a 196-Ft Canyon Sportfisher

2 Dec 2022, 16:51 UTC · By: Bogdan Bebeselea / Yachts are inherently cool, but concepts are even more so, showcasing the limits of what can be achieved and AB Yacht Design's Canyon is a perfect example

 
Barely-Driven Ferrari F40 Is Collection-Worthy and Looking for a New Owner
Barely-Driven Ferrari F40 Is Collection-Worthy and Looking for a New Owner

2 Dec 2022, 16:36 UTC · By: Alexandru Boghiu / Similar to the 288 GTO, you could have the Ferrari F40 in any color of choice, as long as it was red – and it had to be left-hand drive

 
This 1969 Dodge Charger 500 HEMI in Copper Bronze Is Rarer Than Hen's Teeth
This 1969 Dodge Charger 500 HEMI in Copper Bronze Is Rarer Than Hen's Teeth

2 Dec 2022, 16:29 UTC · By: Ciprian Florea / Restored and refinished in its rare factory colors, this Charger 500 sports a numbers-matching 426 HEMI V8 under the hood.

 
Denali Is a Tiny House That Combines High-End Features With a Cozy Atmosphere
Denali Is a Tiny House That Combines High-End Features With a Cozy Atmosphere

2 Dec 2022, 15:36 UTC · By: Angela Balaciu / This tiny house can be fully customized and comes with two lofts, a functional kitchen, a quite spacious bathroom, and a cozy living room

 
Elon Musk Has All but Confirmed The Cybertruck Will Rock a 900-Volt Electrical System
Elon Musk Has All but Confirmed The Cybertruck Will Rock a 900-Volt Electrical System

2 Dec 2022, 14:49 UTC · By: Cristian Agatie / Elon Musk said at the Tesla Semi delivery event that the upcoming Cybertruck would be compatible with the Megachargers, which means it has a 900-volt powertrain

 
Gooseneck Tiny House Boasts an Open Space Living Room and a Downstairs Bedroom
Gooseneck Tiny House Boasts an Open Space Living Room and a Downstairs Bedroom

2 Dec 2022, 13:13 UTC · By: Angela Balaciu / This tiny house has enough space to fit a downstairs bedroom, a large kitchen, and an open space living room, while still being pet-friendly

 
Elvis Presley’s Fabulous ‘62 Lockheed Jet for Sale Three Decades After It Was Abandoned
Elvis Presley’s Fabulous ‘62 Lockheed Jet for Sale Three Decades After It Was Abandoned

2 Dec 2022, 11:29 UTC · By: Elena Gorgan / The third and least used entry in Elvis Presley Airways has spent decades neglected, and will never again be airworthy. But it could still be a museum showpiece

 
Heartland RV's New 19HB Travel Trailer Brings Adventure to Your Mobile Doorstep and Inside
Heartland RV's New 19HB Travel Trailer Brings Adventure to Your Mobile Doorstep and Inside

2 Dec 2022, 11:21 UTC · By: Cristian Curmei / This travel trailer features a rear hatch that lifts to offer access into the unit. Four guests can be accommodated, and prices start at $41,242