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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.
The Dobbertin HydroCar: A $1 Million 762 HP Sportscar That’s Also a Boat
The Dobbertin HydroCar: A $1 Million 762 HP Sportscar That’s Also a Boat

28 Dec 2022, 14:48 UTC · By: Elena Gorgan / Rick Dobbertin created some very awesome hot rods, but he also built the world’s most famous two amphibious vehicles. The HydroCar was one of them

 
The Superformance Ford GT40 With Supercharged V8 Power Is the Ultimate Ferrari Killer
The Superformance Ford GT40 With Supercharged V8 Power Is the Ultimate Ferrari Killer

28 Dec 2022, 14:32 UTC · By: Ciprian Florea / Don't let the classic Ford GT40 looks fool you, this Superformance replica packs a Shelby GT500 supercharged V8 under the hood

 
Used Tesla Prices Are in Free Fall Now, Demolishing the Lucrative Car-Flip Market
Used Tesla Prices Are in Free Fall Now, Demolishing the Lucrative Car-Flip Market

28 Dec 2022, 09:38 UTC · By: Cristian Agatie / People got used to selling their Tesla for more than they paid when new, but those times are over now, as used Tesla prices are in free flow

 
The Phoenix Gooseneck Tiny Home Is Custom Downsizing at Its Best (and Most Luxurious)
The Phoenix Gooseneck Tiny Home Is Custom Downsizing at Its Best (and Most Luxurious)

28 Dec 2022, 07:10 UTC · By: Elena Gorgan / Completed in 2018 by Alpine Tiny Homes, this fully-custom tiny came to replace the standard family home, so it makes no compromise on creature comforts

 
This 2023 Compact Luxury Unity RV Comes With Two Sleeping Areas
This 2023 Compact Luxury Unity RV Comes With Two Sleeping Areas

28 Dec 2022, 05:20 UTC · By: Florina Spînu / The all-new Unity CB motorhome from Leisure Vans might be compact, but it manages to fit inside all the amenities you need for an ideal weekend getaway

 
The F-15 Eagle Has a Flawless Kill-to-Loss Ratio, Its Accident Record, Not So Much
The F-15 Eagle Has a Flawless Kill-to-Loss Ratio, Its Accident Record, Not So Much

28 Dec 2022, 01:47 UTC · By: Benny Kirk / Among those accounted for, 123 of the U.S. Air Force F-15 airframes have been lost to mishaps and accidents. 52 further losses occurred with all other nations

 
What Is Happening to Google Maps? New Blunder Forces Users to Move to Waze
What Is Happening to Google Maps? New Blunder Forces Users to Move to Waze

27 Dec 2022, 20:08 UTC · By: Bogdan Popa / Google Maps users are struggling with another glitch in the app, this time affecting the sharing of trip progress on Apple devices

 
Russia Built This Forward-Wing-Sweep Jet Fighter Prototype In the Middle of Falling Apart
Russia Built This Forward-Wing-Sweep Jet Fighter Prototype In the Middle of Falling Apart

27 Dec 2022, 20:08 UTC · By: Benny Kirk / None of Russia's 1990's tomfoolery stopped Sukhoi engineers from building a forward-wing-sweep jet fighter prototype that actually ran and drove as advertised

 
2024 Subaru Impreza With STI Parts Teased Ahead of Tokyo Auto Salon
2024 Subaru Impreza With STI Parts Teased Ahead of Tokyo Auto Salon

27 Dec 2022, 17:17 UTC · By: Sebastian Toma / Subaru has three racecars to show for itself at the 2023 Tokyo Auto Salon, as well as two STI-badged models. This is what you should know about them so far

 
Voltage Toy Haulers Have an Above-Average Price Tag, Yet Offer Beyond-Average Living
Voltage Toy Haulers Have an Above-Average Price Tag, Yet Offer Beyond-Average Living

27 Dec 2022, 16:08 UTC · By: Cristian Curmei / These toy haulers have multiple slide-outs, large garages suitable for vehicles, and modular patio/ramp doors. Construction methods and materials are a big plus

 
Tesla Will Extend the Reduced Output at Giga Shanghai Throughout January 2023
Tesla Will Extend the Reduced Output at Giga Shanghai Throughout January 2023

27 Dec 2022, 15:35 UTC · By: Cristian Agatie / Tesla is facing more headwinds in China, as production at Giga Shanghai is set to be severely limited throughout January 2023

 
Seat's MÓ 50 Electric Scooter Targets Younger Generation With Modern Design and Features
Seat's MÓ 50 Electric Scooter Targets Younger Generation With Modern Design and Features

27 Dec 2022, 15:13 UTC · By: Mircea Mazuru / Individuals as young as 14 years old will be able to ride the scooter in some countries - the MÓ 50 has more than enough features for an enjoyable commute

 
You Can Transform Your Bike Into a Winter-Ready Machine With the S-Trax Conversion Kit
You Can Transform Your Bike Into a Winter-Ready Machine With the S-Trax Conversion Kit

27 Dec 2022, 14:01 UTC · By: Mircea Mazuru / Snow-covered roads are no longer a problem with the S-Trax Snowbike conversion kit, which offers a stable cycling experience

 
Lamborghini Aventador Ute Might Be the Wackiest CGI Christmas Tree Carrier of 2022
Lamborghini Aventador Ute Might Be the Wackiest CGI Christmas Tree Carrier of 2022

27 Dec 2022, 12:51 UTC · By: Aurel Niculescu / The virtual automotive designer better known as “a.c.g_design” on social media tried to imagine what it would take to deliver the Christmas tree fast and jolly

 
Panam, the Superfast Superyacht Disguised as a Battleship
Panam, the Superfast Superyacht Disguised as a Battleship

27 Dec 2022, 11:38 UTC · By: Elena Gorgan / Despite the aggressive and very masculine exterior, Panam is all about open and airy interiors inside, luxury finishes and incredible amenities

 
Ford Mustang Shelby GT500 Yellow Raptor Bus Looks Bonkers, All Because of AI CGI
Ford Mustang Shelby GT500 Yellow Raptor Bus Looks Bonkers, All Because of AI CGI

27 Dec 2022, 09:21 UTC · By: Aurel Niculescu / The virtual artist better known as “automotive.ai” on social media is thinking that kids need a slab of cool new bus rides to school and back after the holidays

 
This Grand Model C Mobile Tiny House Has a Downstairs Bedroom and Is Fully Customizable
This Grand Model C Mobile Tiny House Has a Downstairs Bedroom and Is Fully Customizable

26 Dec 2022, 17:32 UTC · By: Angela Balaciu / You can customize the tiny house of your dreams with this Grand Model C that lets you be the painter of your wonderful and cozy habitat

 
Formula 1 Kerbs Have a Key Role in a Race, This Is How They Evolved in Time
Formula 1 Kerbs Have a Key Role in a Race, This Is How They Evolved in Time

26 Dec 2022, 16:16 UTC · By: Sebastian Toma / Formula 1 tracks keep getting improved, and it is not just the asphalt that gets changed. This is what you need to know about F1 kerbs

 
Virtual 1972 Dodge Demon ‘Krampus’ Has Spooly Boy and Outrageous JDM Inspiration
Virtual 1972 Dodge Demon ‘Krampus’ Has Spooly Boy and Outrageous JDM Inspiration

26 Dec 2022, 10:31 UTC · By: Aurel Niculescu / Abimelec Arellano, a virtual artist better known as “abimelecdesign” on social media, has prepared a fifth wishful thinking project – if you like SpeedKore

 
This 4-in-1 Device Isn’t Only a Jump Starter But Also a Tire Inflator And a Power Bank
This 4-in-1 Device Isn’t Only a Jump Starter But Also a Tire Inflator And a Power Bank

26 Dec 2022, 10:19 UTC · By: Bogdan Popa / A new crowdfunding project claims to bring all the tools a modern driver would need into a small and super-portable device