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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.
Spotted 2021 Ford Bronco Makes New Colorado ZR2 Owner Second Guess the Decision
Spotted 2021 Ford Bronco Makes New Colorado ZR2 Owner Second Guess the Decision

28 Dec 2020, 13:09 UTC · By: Aurel Niculescu / The Chevrolet might land in the possession of the missus if the prior Bronco reservation doesn't get canceled thanks to this Race Red Wildtrack with a soft top

 
Ford F-250 Ranger Looks Straight Out of a 1970s Action Flick, Stored for Decades
Ford F-250 Ranger Looks Straight Out of a 1970s Action Flick, Stored for Decades

28 Dec 2020, 12:53 UTC · By: Daniel Patrascu / 1974 Ford F-250 Ranger spent four decades in storage somewhere; saved and revived, it is now trying to sell in full Ranger XLT attire

 
2021 Chevrolet Corvette “Unpublished Changes” Detailed By Rick Conti
2021 Chevrolet Corvette “Unpublished Changes” Detailed By Rick Conti

28 Dec 2020, 12:27 UTC · By: Mircea Panait / By "unpublished changes," Rick Conti refers to a number of new settings and screens for the digital instrument cluster and infotainment system

 
For $18K, Someone Had This 1952 International Harvester Under the Christmas Tree
For $18K, Someone Had This 1952 International Harvester Under the Christmas Tree

28 Dec 2020, 10:40 UTC · By: Daniel Patrascu / Mildly modified 1952 International Harvester L-122 pickup truck got sold on Christmas Eve, decades-old machine worth $17,750

 
One-Second Trick Fixes Major Android Auto Bug Caused by OS Software Update
One-Second Trick Fixes Major Android Auto Bug Caused by OS Software Update

28 Dec 2020, 09:36 UTC · By: Bogdan Popa / Internet user discovers a simple workaround that helps deal with the phone call problem encountered after the Android 11 update

 
Tesla Software Update Showing Some Love for Apple Users, It’s Not What You Hope
Tesla Software Update Showing Some Love for Apple Users, It’s Not What You Hope

28 Dec 2020, 09:12 UTC · By: Bogdan Popa / The most recent Tesla software update includes references to support for Apple Music; no sign of Apple CarPlay, obviously

 
Disgusting Jeep-Powered 1951 Chevy Truck Promoted a Restaurant of All Things
Disgusting Jeep-Powered 1951 Chevy Truck Promoted a Restaurant of All Things

28 Dec 2020, 08:55 UTC · By: Daniel Patrascu / 1951 Chevrolet 3/4 truck received a Jeep Grand Cherokee engine, some other mechanical upgrades, and went off to become a restaurant promotional tool

 
Honda Petitioned to Bring Android Auto to Africa Twin Bikes
Honda Petitioned to Bring Android Auto to Africa Twin Bikes

28 Dec 2020, 07:44 UTC · By: Bogdan Popa / Honda customers request the Japanese motorcycle manufacturer to release an update to enable Android Auto on the Africa Twin

 
The Acura Allure Supercar Concept Is a Luxury Lounge You Can Drive
The Acura Allure Supercar Concept Is a Luxury Lounge You Can Drive

28 Dec 2020, 07:06 UTC · By: Elena Gorgan / The “next stage of precision crafted performance” imagines a future in which ownership is determined by the ability to interact emotionally with objects

 
Three Features Android Auto Should Get in 2021
Three Features Android Auto Should Get in 2021

27 Dec 2020, 16:00 UTC · By: Bogdan Popa / Android Auto is projected to receive a new major update next month, but the app overall should get several other big improvements

 
CarPlay Concept Previews a Highly Anticipated Notification Update
CarPlay Concept Previews a Highly Anticipated Notification Update

27 Dec 2020, 15:57 UTC · By: Bogdan Popa / User concept envisions a small makeover for the CarPlay media notifications, allowing users to control playback with the touch of a button

 
“Switch 2020” Is the Ultimate Urban Mobility Crossover That Needs to Exist
“Switch 2020” Is the Ultimate Urban Mobility Crossover That Needs to Exist

27 Dec 2020, 14:30 UTC · By: Cristian Curmei / This EV is a modular design concept that can be both an electric push scooter and electric skateboard; it’s so functional that someone must make it a reality

 
"Rampage" Is the E-Board to Dominate Any Terrain You Can Think Of
"Rampage" Is the E-Board to Dominate Any Terrain You Can Think Of

27 Dec 2020, 13:55 UTC · By: Cristian Curmei / This e-longboard is built to take on any terrain you find; it can go over asphalt, gravel and trails at a top speed of 28 mph (45 kph)

 
Drift Cars: This 380 Horsepower Nissan PS13 Is Perfect To Start Drifting In
Drift Cars: This 380 Horsepower Nissan PS13 Is Perfect To Start Drifting In

27 Dec 2020, 13:15 UTC · By: Dragos Chitulescu / This Nissan PS13 just screams JDM (Japanese Domestic Market); it has 380 horsepower on tap and an Origin Labo body kit, among other things

 
Remembering the Ultimate Supercar of the 2000s, the Enzo Ferrari
Remembering the Ultimate Supercar of the 2000s, the Enzo Ferrari

27 Dec 2020, 12:40 UTC · By: Vlad Radu / The Enzo was the most advanced road-legal Ferrari ever created; it borrowed technology from the Schumacher-driven F1 cars and brought that to the road

 
Nzuri Explorer Means Serious Business, Comes With Twin Audi AI:TRAIL quattros
Nzuri Explorer Means Serious Business, Comes With Twin Audi AI:TRAIL quattros

27 Dec 2020, 11:25 UTC · By: Elena Gorgan / The first superyacht concept from Kyron Design goes all out with a very aggressive and distinctive silhouette and enough gear to fit all purposes and tastes

 
Highly Portable Jupe Dwelling Unit Is How You Do Glamping Right
Highly Portable Jupe Dwelling Unit Is How You Do Glamping Right

27 Dec 2020, 09:35 UTC · By: Elena Gorgan / Inspired by the stars, this unit is easy to transport and assemble; it offers (almost) all the comforts of a cabin for an Instagrammable off-grid stay

 
The Lexus HX Sleigh Runs on Renewable Holiday Spirit, Has All-Reindeer Drive
The Lexus HX Sleigh Runs on Renewable Holiday Spirit, Has All-Reindeer Drive

27 Dec 2020, 08:55 UTC · By: Elena Gorgan / The latest concept from Lexus Canada delves deeply into the holiday spirit and is as awesome as it’s silly; Santa says Mrs. Claus loves his new sleigh, too

 
Drift Cars: Chevy-Powered Aston Martin Vantage Repurposed for Sideways Action
Drift Cars: Chevy-Powered Aston Martin Vantage Repurposed for Sideways Action

27 Dec 2020, 08:30 UTC · By: Dragos Chitulescu / The world of professional drifting is not all about just going sideways, it's also about doing so in style; an Aston Martin Drift Car gives you just that

 
A BMW M3 E30 Race Version Is Cheaper Than Its Street-Legal Brother
A BMW M3 E30 Race Version Is Cheaper Than Its Street-Legal Brother

27 Dec 2020, 06:15 UTC · By: Tudor Serban / Buying a race car can be tricky, although it might be the dream of your life; mind you, not all dreams are pleasant, some can prove to be just nightmares