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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 Best Navigation App of 2022
The Best Navigation App of 2022

24 Dec 2022, 13:55 UTC · By: Bogdan Popa / 2022 is almost over, so it’s time to look back at the way navigation apps helped improve the time we spent behind the wheel

 
Rapper Lil Baby Gets the “Perfect Gift” for Christmas, a Yamaha Banshee
Rapper Lil Baby Gets the “Perfect Gift” for Christmas, a Yamaha Banshee

24 Dec 2022, 12:00 UTC · By: Monica Coman / Santa Claus arrived earlier to Lil Baby because he was nice this year and brought him a powerful quad bike, a Yamaha Banshee

 
10 Best Hot Wheels Treasure Hunt Cars in 2022
10 Best Hot Wheels Treasure Hunt Cars in 2022

24 Dec 2022, 12:21 UTC · By: Dragos Chitulescu / Once again, Mattel revealed 15 different Hot Wheels Treasure Hunt collectibles in 2022, and nine of them were fantasy items. Here's what our Top 10 looks like!

 
The Old-School Google Maps Feature That Users Shouldn’t Ignore
The Old-School Google Maps Feature That Users Shouldn’t Ignore

24 Dec 2022, 11:13 UTC · By: Bogdan Popa / Just like any other sat-nav solution, Google Maps can also display the coordinates for a specific location; this information comes in handy in so many ways

 
The Best In-Car Music App of 2022
The Best In-Car Music App of 2022

24 Dec 2022, 10:26 UTC · By: Bogdan Popa / Listening to music, podcasts, or the news behind the wheel is something that most drivers do, so it’s no surprise that such apps are becoming more popular

 
Scorch Red 1967 Dodge Coronet R/T Flexes HEMI V8 Just in Time for Christmas
Scorch Red 1967 Dodge Coronet R/T Flexes HEMI V8 Just in Time for Christmas

24 Dec 2022, 10:00 UTC · By: Ciprian Florea / Powered by a 426 HEMI mated to an automatic gearbox, this Coronet R/T is one of only 162 units made. And likely one of a handful in pristine condition

 
New Hot Wheels Fast & Furious Mix Is Coming Up, Looks Like A Great Paul Walker Tribute
New Hot Wheels Fast & Furious Mix Is Coming Up, Looks Like A Great Paul Walker Tribute

24 Dec 2022, 08:08 UTC · By: Dragos Chitulescu / The upcoming Hot Wheels Fast & Furious mix has five cars inside, and one of them might just be the most controversial Mattel casting ever

 
Convair NB-36: The Bonkers American Bomber With a Nuclear Reactor in its Belly
Convair NB-36: The Bonkers American Bomber With a Nuclear Reactor in its Belly

23 Dec 2022, 18:49 UTC · By: Benny Kirk / The impetus for the NB-36's development is one rooted in the atomic era of the 1950s to late 1960s. A time where the U.S. went a bit nuts about nuclear power

 
Cadillac Teases Its LMDh Race Car at Daytona One Last Time Before Its First Race
Cadillac Teases Its LMDh Race Car at Daytona One Last Time Before Its First Race

23 Dec 2022, 17:58 UTC · By: Sebastian Toma / Cadillac has published another teaser of its latest racing car, a hybrid protoype for the new LMDh class. The tagline is "Be Iconic"

 
Tesla Launches a $300 Wireless Charging Platform - It's for Gadgets, Not Cars
Tesla Launches a $300 Wireless Charging Platform - It's for Gadgets, Not Cars

23 Dec 2022, 18:00 UTC · By: Cristian Agatie / Tesla has launched a Wireless Charging Platform in its accessories store, promising seamless charging for up to three devices simultaneously

 
KRC Yachting's 140-Foot 'Orca' Concept Is a Minimalistic and Classy Explorer Yacht
KRC Yachting's 140-Foot 'Orca' Concept Is a Minimalistic and Classy Explorer Yacht

23 Dec 2022, 17:24 UTC · By: Bogdan Bebeselea / As far as yachts are concerned, 140 feet are not many, but KRC Yachting's Orca project manages to use them innovatively, creating a great guest-oriented ship

 
Tiny House Maker Boxabl Shows a Tesla Model 3 Towing a 19,000-Lbs Trailer on a Drag Strip
Tiny House Maker Boxabl Shows a Tesla Model 3 Towing a 19,000-Lbs Trailer on a Drag Strip

23 Dec 2022, 16:43 UTC · By: Cristian Agatie / Towing a trailer with a Tesla Model 3 is a big no if we look in the user manual, but tiny house company Boxabl has done it nevertheless

 
This 1996 Ford Bronco Eddie Bauer Has Less Than 5,000 Miles, It’s Pristine Inside and Out
This 1996 Ford Bronco Eddie Bauer Has Less Than 5,000 Miles, It’s Pristine Inside and Out

23 Dec 2022, 16:37 UTC · By: Mircea Panait / A very fine example of the highest specification of the last model year fifth-generation Bronco, this Eddie Bauer will be auctioned off on December 29th

 
Aptly-Named Black and Tan Gives the First-Gen Honda CB750 a Breathtaking Custom Allure
Aptly-Named Black and Tan Gives the First-Gen Honda CB750 a Breathtaking Custom Allure

23 Dec 2022, 16:37 UTC · By: Silvian Secara / Reborn at the hands of Analog Motorcycles, this 1974 CB750 is a delightful blend of performance upgrades, bespoke eye candy, and legendary heritage

 
Valentino Rossi Will Race for BMW M Starting in 2023
Valentino Rossi Will Race for BMW M Starting in 2023

23 Dec 2022, 16:20 UTC · By: Sebastian Toma / Christmas has come early for Rossi fans. the Italian legend has been confirmed as a BMW M works driver, and he will have more than just race appearances

 
Google Needs to Fix Google Maps ASAP, Users Already Tempted to Abandon the App
Google Needs to Fix Google Maps ASAP, Users Already Tempted to Abandon the App

23 Dec 2022, 15:48 UTC · By: Bogdan Popa / One of the main features of Google Maps appears to be broken down, and everybody is already angry because a fix is nowhere to be seen

 
Android Auto Vibes All Over Again: Update Breaks Down Essential CarPlay Feature
Android Auto Vibes All Over Again: Update Breaks Down Essential CarPlay Feature

23 Dec 2022, 15:09 UTC · By: Bogdan Popa / The most recent iOS update seems to be causing new headaches to CarPlay users, as Siri is suddenly unresponsive for no clear reason

 
Tesla Shares Weird Video of S3XY Winter Testing in New Zealand, Gets the Season Wrong
Tesla Shares Weird Video of S3XY Winter Testing in New Zealand, Gets the Season Wrong

23 Dec 2022, 11:24 UTC · By: Cristian Agatie / Tesla continues to strike a pose with vehicle testing, this time by sharing a weird video of winter testing in New Zealand, where it’s actually summer now

 
Scooters Are This Year's Best Gift in the NFL, The Packers and Buffalo Bills Confirm
Scooters Are This Year's Best Gift in the NFL, The Packers and Buffalo Bills Confirm

23 Dec 2022, 10:04 UTC · By: Monica Coman / Christmas is just around the corner and some guys in the NFL already received their gifts from their generous colleagues

 
Tesla Model Y Is the Best-Selling Car Ever in Norway, Beating VW Beetle Record From 1969
Tesla Model Y Is the Best-Selling Car Ever in Norway, Beating VW Beetle Record From 1969

23 Dec 2022, 09:52 UTC · By: Cristian Agatie / Tesla Model Y has surpassed Volkswagen Beetle as the best-selling car in one year in Norway after recording 16,701 units sold in 2022