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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.
Triumph Will Enter SuperMotocross World Championship in 2024, Wants to Win
Triumph Will Enter SuperMotocross World Championship in 2024, Wants to Win

14 Dec 2022, 17:05 UTC · By: Sebastian Toma / Triumph has confirmed its plan to enter the SuperMotocross World Championship with a factory squad. The British team wants to win the series ASAP

 
Derelict 1968 Plymouth "BarelyCuda" Is a Vintage Dragster in Disguise, Sounds Vicious
Derelict 1968 Plymouth "BarelyCuda" Is a Vintage Dragster in Disguise, Sounds Vicious

14 Dec 2022, 13:24 UTC · By: Ciprian Florea / Off the road for 40 years, this derelict Barracuda is a big-block-powered dragster that sounds meaner than a HEMI 'Cuda.

 
The Only Turbine-Powered Batmobile in the World Is (Still) Looking for Its Batman
The Only Turbine-Powered Batmobile in the World Is (Still) Looking for Its Batman

14 Dec 2022, 11:56 UTC · By: Elena Gorgan / The Casey Putsch one-off is about to cross the auction block in January, boasts of being fully-functional and road legal, not just a stunner

 
2023 Coachmen Mirada RV Turns Into a Proper Apartment on Wheels When Parked
2023 Coachmen Mirada RV Turns Into a Proper Apartment on Wheels When Parked

14 Dec 2022, 03:26 UTC · By: Florina Spînu / The new Mirada 315KS blows up in size when parked to accomodate a small family. It has three massive slide-outs that significantly increase the living space

 
Red Bull and Can-Am Join Forces in Off-Road Racing, Prepare Dream Team for Dakar
Red Bull and Can-Am Join Forces in Off-Road Racing, Prepare Dream Team for Dakar

13 Dec 2022, 16:17 UTC · By: Sebastian Toma / The 2023 Dakar Rally is just the first off-road racing event that Red Bull and Can-Am will enter with their new factory team. Check out their roster here

 
Wackiest Harley-Davidson Items You Can Buy Yourself This Christmas
Wackiest Harley-Davidson Items You Can Buy Yourself This Christmas

13 Dec 2022, 15:00 UTC · By: Daniel Patrascu / Harley-Davidson is a bottomless pit of ideas for those still looking for Christmas gifts this year, including some wacky ones you can find in here

 
This Festka One-Off Is Kafka on a Bike, the Ultimate Luxury Toy
This Festka One-Off Is Kafka on a Bike, the Ultimate Luxury Toy

13 Dec 2022, 11:08 UTC · By: Elena Gorgan / Another commission piece done in collaboration with illustrator Michal Bacak brings the works of Franz Kafka to life onto a Festka bike

 
Mazepin Made His Yacht Disappear as It Sat Frozen in Sardinia, Poof!
Mazepin Made His Yacht Disappear as It Sat Frozen in Sardinia, Poof!

13 Dec 2022, 10:36 UTC · By: Elena Gorgan / Sanctioned Russian oligarch is accused of deliberately sailing his luxury yacht out of Italy, just as authorities were about to impound it

 
Eco-Activists Target Taylor Swift, Allegedly Leak Her Travel Plans Ahead of World Tour
Eco-Activists Target Taylor Swift, Allegedly Leak Her Travel Plans Ahead of World Tour

13 Dec 2022, 07:18 UTC · By: Elena Gorgan / The pop star is in the middle of a security breach after details about her travel plans were leaked, in what could be another example of misused good intentions

 
Hot Wheels RLC Exclusive '49 VW Beetle Is Coming Up, Looks Like an Instant Classic
Hot Wheels RLC Exclusive '49 VW Beetle Is Coming Up, Looks Like an Instant Classic

12 Dec 2022, 21:18 UTC · By: Dragos Chitulescu / Hot Wheels is launching a new Red Line Club exclusive item tomorrow, and it could be a big hit shortly judging by the surfboard on top

 
This Rare 1971 Iso Grifo Is a 1-of-4 Series II Targa Vehicle, Packs 327 Chevy V8
This Rare 1971 Iso Grifo Is a 1-of-4 Series II Targa Vehicle, Packs 327 Chevy V8

12 Dec 2022, 20:15 UTC · By: Mircea Panait / Clearly more interesting than the C3-generation Corvette of that era, this 1971 Iso Grifo is powered by a Corvette-spec 327 small block

 
50th Anniversary Rolex Fastnet Race Entry Period Is on the Horizon
50th Anniversary Rolex Fastnet Race Entry Period Is on the Horizon

12 Dec 2022, 15:49 UTC · By: Tim McKenzie / Sailors wishing to get in on the action in an anniversary year for the venerable Fastnet Race will need to be at the ready come January 11

 
2023 Honda Civic TCR Will Make North American Competition Debut Soon
2023 Honda Civic TCR Will Make North American Competition Debut Soon

12 Dec 2022, 15:39 UTC · By: Sebastian Toma / Honda is set to launch the TCR version of the latest Civic Type R, which is the FL5. It is a development of one of the most successful race cars in years

 
Forma Camper Flashes Cybertruck Styling, but There's a Method to This Affordable Madness
Forma Camper Flashes Cybertruck Styling, but There's a Method to This Affordable Madness

12 Dec 2022, 14:18 UTC · By: Cristian Curmei / This travel trailer is built by a crew from Latvia, and standard units are selling for around $17,000. Shells are completed using aluminum and are customizable

 
1961 Ford Econoline Gets First Wash in 44 Years, Old Thriftpower Roars Back to Life
1961 Ford Econoline Gets First Wash in 44 Years, Old Thriftpower Roars Back to Life

12 Dec 2022, 11:55 UTC · By: Ciprian Florea / Repainted white right after it was parked for good, the Econoline took almost a half-century of sitting fully exposed to the elements like a champ

 
The Bruder EXP-8 Debuts as the Ultimate Off-Road, Off-Grid Luxury Trailer
The Bruder EXP-8 Debuts as the Ultimate Off-Road, Off-Grid Luxury Trailer

12 Dec 2022, 11:03 UTC · By: Elena Gorgan / The flagship EXP-8 is the “next chapter in pioneering capability, luxury and off-grid sustainability,” perfect for up to 5 people looking for the next adventure

 
This Is the Most Produced Warbird Ever, You Can Buy It With Less Money Than You'd Think
This Is the Most Produced Warbird Ever, You Can Buy It With Less Money Than You'd Think

11 Dec 2022, 22:20 UTC · By: Tudor Serban / Buying the most produced warbird of all time might be cheaper than you think, but don't expect any fancy features on it, and it can hit 100 mph on a dive

 
Training on a Budget Sim Rig Can Teach You Things - This Is What You Can Learn
Training on a Budget Sim Rig Can Teach You Things - This Is What You Can Learn

11 Dec 2022, 20:09 UTC · By: Sebastian Toma / If you plan on upping your driving for next year's track day season, you can hone your skills a bit in sim racing games. Yes, even on a budget

 
Lockheed F-104 Starfighter: The Supersonic Jet Fighter That May Actually Be Cursed
Lockheed F-104 Starfighter: The Supersonic Jet Fighter That May Actually Be Cursed

11 Dec 2022, 16:31 UTC · By: Benny Kirk / As most av-geeks will tell you, the Starfighter was a supersonic jet interceptor that might as well have a voodoo-hex cast on it

 
Parker Solar Probe: The Bugatti Chiron of NASA Space Probes, Six Decades in the Making
Parker Solar Probe: The Bugatti Chiron of NASA Space Probes, Six Decades in the Making

11 Dec 2022, 14:20 UTC · By: Benny Kirk / The proposal for an ultra-high-speed space probe designed solely to study the atmosphere of our Sun stretches back to 1958 and the foundation of NASA itself.