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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.
Tesla Model 3 Owner Finds Creative Ways To Open Car Despite Frozen Door Handle
Tesla Model 3 Owner Finds Creative Ways To Open Car Despite Frozen Door Handle

30 Dec 2022, 09:45 UTC · By: Cristian Agatie / Rachel Modestino, who was locked out of her car after the door handles froze, found creative ways of opening the doors in extremely cold weather

 
The Ins and Outs of Dragonfly: NASA's Incredible Plan to Put an Aerial Drone on Titan
The Ins and Outs of Dragonfly: NASA's Incredible Plan to Put an Aerial Drone on Titan

30 Dec 2022, 00:52 UTC · By: Benny Kirk / Say hello to Project Dragonfly, the remarkable attempt to place only the second-ever powered, heavier-than-air rotorcraft on the surface of another world.

 
Tesla Model Y Rose From the Ashes to Become Europe's Best-Selling Car in November
Tesla Model Y Rose From the Ashes to Become Europe's Best-Selling Car in November

30 Dec 2022, 00:18 UTC · By: Cristian Agatie / Tesla Model Y achieved a stellar performance in November, outselling all other car models in the European market after a mediocre result in October

 
Once a Controversial Car, the 1963 Dodge Polara Is Now a Bold yet Elegant Classic
Once a Controversial Car, the 1963 Dodge Polara Is Now a Bold yet Elegant Classic

29 Dec 2022, 15:19 UTC · By: Ciprian Florea / Just like the 1960 Plymouth Belvedere, the 1962-1963 Dodge Polara was considered too outlandish when it hit showrooms back in the day

 
Tesla Leaks Over 50 Upcoming Supercharger Location Openings in the U.S.
Tesla Leaks Over 50 Upcoming Supercharger Location Openings in the U.S.

29 Dec 2022, 12:22 UTC · By: Cristian Agatie / Tesla is continuously expanding its Supercharge network in the U.S., and a recent leak shows at least 50 new locations planned in the country

 
The Fantastic iPhone Feature That Helped Find a Car Crash Victim
The Fantastic iPhone Feature That Helped Find a Car Crash Victim

29 Dec 2022, 09:18 UTC · By: Bogdan Popa / The Find My feature that is bundled with the iPhone helped locate the victim of a car crash, with emergency teams bringing the driver to safety

 
Another Essential Android Auto Feature Broken Down And This Is Getting Ridiculous
Another Essential Android Auto Feature Broken Down And This Is Getting Ridiculous

29 Dec 2022, 08:19 UTC · By: Bogdan Popa / While Android Auto is supposed to make the experience behind the wheel more convenient, it looks to do exactly the opposite these days

 
Waze Is Getting a New Brilliant Feature That Absolutely All Navigation Apps Need
Waze Is Getting a New Brilliant Feature That Absolutely All Navigation Apps Need

29 Dec 2022, 08:00 UTC · By: Bogdan Popa / The Google-owned application will soon be updated with a new feature to warn drivers of roads with an increased likelihood of crashes

 
Secret: A $98 Million Superyacht Designed in Eye-Popping Colors for a Walmart Heiress
Secret: A $98 Million Superyacht Designed in Eye-Popping Colors for a Walmart Heiress

29 Dec 2022, 07:04 UTC · By: Elena Gorgan / Delivered by Abeking & Rasmussen in 2013 as a custom build, Secret eschews norms on regular interior yacht design to offer a trippy, most luxurious experience

 
Fleetwood's New Discovery LXE Motorhome Is a Five-Star Mobile Suite
Fleetwood's New Discovery LXE Motorhome Is a Five-Star Mobile Suite

29 Dec 2022, 06:14 UTC · By: Florina Spînu / This 2023 Discovery LXE motorhome is all about comfort and style. The luxurious coach boasts a spacious interior packed with high-end amenities

 
Traveler’s Paradise Is a Gooseneck Tiny Home for Those Looking to Downsize in Luxury
Traveler’s Paradise Is a Gooseneck Tiny Home for Those Looking to Downsize in Luxury

29 Dec 2022, 04:42 UTC · By: Elena Gorgan / A custom version of the Canada Goose model from Mint Tiny House, the Traveler’s Paradise offers sleeping for 8, a full bathroom, and plenty of space

 
Deep-Frozen Tesla Model 3 Needs 45 Minutes Before Finally Starting To Charge
Deep-Frozen Tesla Model 3 Needs 45 Minutes Before Finally Starting To Charge

29 Dec 2022, 01:38 UTC · By: Cristian Agatie / YouTuber Kyle Conner shows what happens when you plug a deep-frozen Tesla Model 3 into a Supercharger without pre-conditioning the battery

 
NASA's $25.4 Billion Budget for 2023 May Sound Like a Lot, but It's Not
NASA's $25.4 Billion Budget for 2023 May Sound Like a Lot, but It's Not

28 Dec 2022, 20:19 UTC · By: Benny Kirk / In stark contrast to 2023's national defense budget totaling an eye-watering $857.9 billion, NASA's wound up receiving around $600 million less than proposed.

 
Here's How WRC Tires Help Race Cars Perform at Their Best on Snow and Ice
Here's How WRC Tires Help Race Cars Perform at Their Best on Snow and Ice

28 Dec 2022, 19:23 UTC · By: Sebastian Toma / We have seen what Formula 1 tires do when fitted to a normal car, but what about snow and ice tires from the WRC? Well, this should settle the score

 
UK Cargo E-Bike Manufacturer EAV Partners Up With Halfords to Ensure Efficient Maintenance
UK Cargo E-Bike Manufacturer EAV Partners Up With Halfords to Ensure Efficient Maintenance

28 Dec 2022, 18:00 UTC · By: Mircea Mazuru / EAV is looking to disrupt commercial transportation with its 2cubed cargo e-bike - it's keeping its products safe and running by collaborating with Halfords

 
Highland Breaks Ground With 2023 Roamer Light Duty: Cheapest and Most Capable Fifth Wheel
Highland Breaks Ground With 2023 Roamer Light Duty: Cheapest and Most Capable Fifth Wheel

28 Dec 2022, 17:26 UTC · By: Cristian Curmei / This travel trailer is large enough to accommodate four guests and is ready for year-round use. A standard unit starts off priced at $55,500

 
Stunning 1965 Chevrolet Corvette Fuelie Is What All Barn Finds Hope To Become
Stunning 1965 Chevrolet Corvette Fuelie Is What All Barn Finds Hope To Become

28 Dec 2022, 16:44 UTC · By: Ciprian Florea / The Rally Red drop-top you see here is one of the last second-generation Chevrolet Corvettes fitted with a fuel injection system

 
Waze and Apple Maps Can No Longer Be Trusted, BMW Owners Claim
Waze and Apple Maps Can No Longer Be Trusted, BMW Owners Claim

28 Dec 2022, 16:29 UTC · By: Bogdan Popa / Navigation apps seem to experience a weird glitch on CarPlay, as the likes of Waze and Apple Maps somehow end up showing the wrong directions

 
Enough Is Enough: Chipmakers Spending Big to Solve the World’s Most Frustrating Problem
Enough Is Enough: Chipmakers Spending Big to Solve the World’s Most Frustrating Problem

28 Dec 2022, 15:57 UTC · By: Bogdan Popa / Japanese chipmakers have prepared massive investments whose purpose is to help boost the production capacity for the automotive industry

 
Mysterious Google Maps and Waze Bug Has a Mysterious Fix as Well
Mysterious Google Maps and Waze Bug Has a Mysterious Fix as Well

28 Dec 2022, 15:41 UTC · By: Bogdan Popa / Two of the most popular navigation apps on Android Auto are hitting an awkward error that blocks them from switching to the dark mode