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autoevolution's celebration month

2020 will not go down in history as humanity's worst year ever, as there have been plenty of those before.

Records will however show that it brought with it the biggest challenge our generation had to face. There's virtually no corner of this Earth left untouched by a plague that has completely reshaped our society - and probably more hurdles lie ahead.

But for the first time in months (and how dark those months have been, filled with fear and uncertainty), there seems to be light ahead. In a month's time, 2020 will be history and a new year will begin, hopefully bringing with it an end of the scourge and making this decade one worth living.

Historically, December has been a time for joy. Not even wars were powerful enough to dilute that warm feeling we get as Christmas and the New Year draw closer. How many stories of enemy soldiers spending Christmas together haven't we heard? How many journals detailing the hope each of them felt during this time of the year haven't we read?

2020 will have its Christmas too. Then the New Year will bring 2021 with it, and open the doors to a number of vaccines, new political leadership in key points around the globe, and, above all, the prospect of a new beginning.

2020 is ending, and we couldn't be happier that it does. For us here at autoevolution it's been as challenging as it was for all of you, our readers. Just like you, some of us caught the virus (myself included), others got depressed by the lockdowns, others worried all the time. But together we punched through it, and undoubtedly grew stronger.

There's only one month left in 2020, and we'll spend it not lamenting what was, but celebrating what will come. Despite all the troubles endured so far, and in anticipation of what’s to come, we here at autoevolution thus declare December 2020 to be Celebration Month. As such, we asked each of our editors to select a favorite topic and focus on that for the next four weeks. Look below to see who’s cooking what.

Finally, we thank you for being with us through all this, and here's to a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year!



Celebration Month Topics
Alex Oagana - Mercedes-Benz
Andrei Tutu - Muscle Cars
Aurel Niculescu - Ford Bronco
Bogdan Popa - Smart Driving
Cristian Curmei - Urban Mobility
Daniel Patrascu - Pickup Trucks
Dragos Chitulescu - Drift Cars
Elena Gorgan - Luxury Transportation
Mihnea Radu - JDM
Mircea Panait - Chevrolet Corvette
Silvian Secara - Ducati
Tudor Serban - Classic Cars
Vlad Mitrache - Electric Vehicles
Vlad Radu - Ferrari

Editor's note: This special feature by autoevolution was not sponsored or supported by a third-party.
TomTom Working on Waze-Like Tech Able to Send Alerts to Cars in Under 5 Seconds
TomTom Working on Waze-Like Tech Able to Send Alerts to Cars in Under 5 Seconds

7 Dec 2020, 05:42 UTC · By: Bogdan Popa / TomTom Hazard Warnings is a new push service that will make its debut next year with the goal of alerting drivers of hazards in under five seconds

 
This Phone Charger Automatically Launches Google Maps When You Start the Engine
This Phone Charger Automatically Launches Google Maps When You Start the Engine

7 Dec 2020, 05:18 UTC · By: Bogdan Popa / XCAN is a wireless charger car mount capable of automatically launching the navigation app of your choice when connecting the phone

 
Someone Paid $90,000 for a Pontiac Fiero – the Last One Ever Made
Someone Paid $90,000 for a Pontiac Fiero – the Last One Ever Made

7 Dec 2020, 05:08 UTC · By: Elena Gorgan / Auction ends with a major surprise, as the final Fiero to leave the production line finds new owner after 32 years for a reported $90,000

 
Google Looking Into Android Auto Disconnect Bug as Users Are All Out of Ideas
Google Looking Into Android Auto Disconnect Bug as Users Are All Out of Ideas

7 Dec 2020, 04:44 UTC · By: Bogdan Popa / The search giant has recently confirmed it’s investing the random disconnecting but said additional feedback is needed to figure out what’s happening

 
Waze Receives Highly-Anticipated Update With CarPlay Split-View Dashboard Mode
Waze Receives Highly-Anticipated Update With CarPlay Split-View Dashboard Mode

7 Dec 2020, 04:25 UTC · By: Bogdan Popa / The latest stable update for the Waze app includes support for the CarPlay dashboard; the feature entered beta in late November

 
Hellcat-Powered Mazda RX-7 Is the Japanese Muscle Car
Hellcat-Powered Mazda RX-7 Is the Japanese Muscle Car

6 Dec 2020, 18:51 UTC · By: Andrei Tutu / The project we have here might sound like a crazy rendering, but this is as real as they get; heck, it even looks like we're talking about a first

 
Ford Mustang "Cyber Boss" Shows Amazing Retro-Futuristic Design
Ford Mustang "Cyber Boss" Shows Amazing Retro-Futuristic Design

6 Dec 2020, 17:47 UTC · By: Andrei Tutu / With the release of the Cyberpunk 2077 video game just a few days away, independent artist Yasid Oozeear has come up with this delicious doodle

 
How to Use Google Maps Like Waze and Send Traffic Reports on Android and iPhone
How to Use Google Maps Like Waze and Send Traffic Reports on Android and iPhone

6 Dec 2020, 17:18 UTC · By: Bogdan Popa / Google Maps allows users to send several traffic reports right from within the app; this a signature feature of Waze, another Google-owned app

 
Dodge Charger Hellcat Drag Races Porsche 911 Turbo S, Destruction Is Complete
Dodge Charger Hellcat Drag Races Porsche 911 Turbo S, Destruction Is Complete

6 Dec 2020, 16:30 UTC · By: Andrei Tutu / Note that both the previous-generation Porsche 911 Turbo S and the Dodge Charger Hellcat had been taken to the gym prior to the race

 
This New Navigation App Works in Places Where Google Maps’ Magic Is Useless
This New Navigation App Works in Places Where Google Maps’ Magic Is Useless

6 Dec 2020, 16:10 UTC · By: Bogdan Popa / BRP launches its very own navigation app, and this one is aimed at snowmobile riders looking for offline and online directions on their routes

 
Apple’s CarPlay Goes Down in BMW Cars, Users Told to Pay for the Feature
Apple’s CarPlay Goes Down in BMW Cars, Users Told to Pay for the Feature

6 Dec 2020, 15:50 UTC · By: Bogdan Popa / Several BMW owners report issues with CarPlay in their cars, with some revealing they’re being told to pay for the feature for no clear reason

 
White C8 Corvette Stingray Z51 Shows Off Matching ADV.1 FLOWspec ADV005 Wheels
White C8 Corvette Stingray Z51 Shows Off Matching ADV.1 FLOWspec ADV005 Wheels

6 Dec 2020, 15:48 UTC · By: Mircea Panait / If you want to add a bit of pizzazz to your C8 without falling into the bling-bling trap, ADV.1 FLOWspec ADV005 wheels may be right up your alley

 
Watch Tesla Model 3 Performance Link Drifts Through Real Winter Wonderland
Watch Tesla Model 3 Performance Link Drifts Through Real Winter Wonderland

6 Dec 2020, 15:36 UTC · By: Vlad Mitrache / Winter - and cold temperatures in general - are not an EV's best friend, but that doesn't mean you can't have fun in the snow with one

 
Apple’s Cars Up For Sale Online, Come With Really Low Mileage
Apple’s Cars Up For Sale Online, Come With Really Low Mileage

6 Dec 2020, 15:21 UTC · By: Bogdan Popa / Subaru Impreza cars used by Apple for capturing Apple Maps street imagery are now listed for sale at various dealers across the United Kingdom

 
Zero Variables Taycan Turbo S vs Model S Performance Drag Race Settles It
Zero Variables Taycan Turbo S vs Model S Performance Drag Race Settles It

6 Dec 2020, 14:18 UTC · By: Vlad Mitrache / Until Tesla has its way, there will always be the little variable of the driver, but since all they need to do in this case is slam a pedal, we'll ignore it

 
What Google Maps? New Navigation App for Android Auto Confirmed
What Google Maps? New Navigation App for Android Auto Confirmed

6 Dec 2020, 14:15 UTC · By: Bogdan Popa / Google and SK Telecom have worked together to bring the T Map navigation app to Android Auto; full launch due in the summer

 
Couple Spends Two Days in Car Stuck in Snow, Blames Navigation App
Couple Spends Two Days in Car Stuck in Snow, Blames Navigation App

6 Dec 2020, 13:01 UTC · By: Bogdan Popa / Two travelers ended up stuck in the snow on a forest road after the navigation app they used found a faster route to a rental cabin

 
Good Luck Explaining This New Android Auto Bug Breaking Down Voice Commands
Good Luck Explaining This New Android Auto Bug Breaking Down Voice Commands

6 Dec 2020, 12:37 UTC · By: Bogdan Popa / Some users are complaining that using FM audio while running Android Auto completely breaks down voice commands in their car

 
2021 Giant Road E+1 Pro Is Ready to Spice Up Your Christmas and New Year's Eve
2021 Giant Road E+1 Pro Is Ready to Spice Up Your Christmas and New Year's Eve

6 Dec 2020, 12:25 UTC · By: Cristian Curmei / This road e-bike features in-house battery and motor from Giant. A lack of suspension makes it a road bike meant to tackle any roads your map will show you.

 
This “Chic” Scooter Will Keep Your Rug Rats Busy All Winter
This “Chic” Scooter Will Keep Your Rug Rats Busy All Winter

6 Dec 2020, 11:31 UTC · By: Cristian Curmei / A scooter made for toddlers than can barely walk or run. Includes three different modes: a scooter, rocking horse, and balance bike.