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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.
White Chromed 1996 Ford Bronco Clearly Prepares for 4x4 Youngtimer Glory
White Chromed 1996 Ford Bronco Clearly Prepares for 4x4 Youngtimer Glory

19 Dec 2020, 09:35 UTC · By: Aurel Niculescu / The white exterior has chrome details and chunky tires, the blue interior comes with a black-plastic atmosphere for added durability

 
Someone Paid $100,000 for a Tucker Model 48 Non-Functional Prop
Someone Paid $100,000 for a Tucker Model 48 Non-Functional Prop

19 Dec 2020, 08:05 UTC · By: Elena Gorgan / Based on a 1974 Ford LTD chassis, this movie prop lacks a drivetrain, an interior, has just one opening door and can only be used as display

 
Pity the Fool: An “Official” A-Team Van Is for Sale
Pity the Fool: An “Official” A-Team Van Is for Sale

19 Dec 2020, 06:09 UTC · By: Elena Gorgan / A 1979 Chevrolet G-Series was turned in the iconic GMC for The A-Team promotional events, but that’s the only thing that makes this replica stand out

 
Sean Kingston Shows Off His Rides, Diamond Watch While Wanted for Grand Theft
Sean Kingston Shows Off His Rides, Diamond Watch While Wanted for Grand Theft

19 Dec 2020, 05:20 UTC · By: Elena Gorgan / An arrest warrant has been issued in the rapper’s name over an unpaid bill but that’s not keeping him from flouting his wealth on social media

 
2021 Nissan Leaf Is Like a Time Machine: You'll Think It's 2020 All Over Again
2021 Nissan Leaf Is Like a Time Machine: You'll Think It's 2020 All Over Again

18 Dec 2020, 21:19 UTC · By: Vlad Mitrache / The 2021 model year doesn't bring too many novelties for the Nissan Leaf, but you can still get it for under $25,000 as long as the Federal tax credit applies

 
Dodge Charger "Prodigal HEMI" Is a Blue Bomb
Dodge Charger "Prodigal HEMI" Is a Blue Bomb

18 Dec 2020, 21:06 UTC · By: Andrei Tutu / This pumped-up Dodge Charger Scat Pack exists both as a real and a virtual build - we've zoomed in on the Mopar toy to showcase the fine line between the two

 
Tesla Model Y Dual Motor Slip Test Confirms RWD Bias, Good AWD System
Tesla Model Y Dual Motor Slip Test Confirms RWD Bias, Good AWD System

18 Dec 2020, 20:32 UTC · By: Vlad Mitrache / We know the Tesla Model Y doesn't have the ground clearance to be a good off-roader, but other than that, just how efficient is its all-wheel-drive system?

 
C8 Corvette Owner Uses Ramen Noodles to Repair a Door
C8 Corvette Owner Uses Ramen Noodles to Repair a Door

18 Dec 2020, 18:23 UTC · By: Mircea Panait / In case your Corvette's door needs fixing, for the love of all things holy, don't use ramen noodles to repair it. A replacement door is the way to go

 
1931 Ford Model A Doesn’t Get Cooler Than This, Even Comes With Rotary Phone
1931 Ford Model A Doesn’t Get Cooler Than This, Even Comes With Rotary Phone

18 Dec 2020, 16:28 UTC · By: Daniel Patrascu / Yellow 1931 Ford Model A pickup is a classic custom build that even features a rotary phone hidden underneath the dashboard

 
New Android Auto Apps Officially Confirmed
New Android Auto Apps Officially Confirmed

18 Dec 2020, 16:11 UTC · By: Bogdan Popa / Android Auto will soon be updated with a bunch of new apps, as Google is now working with its developers to add support for the car experience

 
Waze Gets RFID Update for More Convenient Navigation
Waze Gets RFID Update for More Convenient Navigation

18 Dec 2020, 16:01 UTC · By: Bogdan Popa / Waze has recently been updated with support for more localized passes, including AutoSweep and EasyTrip in the Philippines

 
Cheap Choo Choo 1985 Chevrolet El Camino SS Gives Us Mixed Feelings
Cheap Choo Choo 1985 Chevrolet El Camino SS Gives Us Mixed Feelings

18 Dec 2020, 14:16 UTC · By: Daniel Patrascu / 1985 Chevrolet El Camino SS wearing a massive Choo Choo body kit and a strange brownish color is for sale for just $13,500

 
Dodge "Super Bad Bee" Is the NASCAR Hellcat Mix We Need
Dodge "Super Bad Bee" Is the NASCAR Hellcat Mix We Need

18 Dec 2020, 12:46 UTC · By: Andrei Tutu / The virtual build shown in this rendering completely redefines the tech side of the 1970 Dodge Super Bee, but keeps the main styling details in place

 
$250k Went Into Making This 1964 Chevrolet C10, Selling for Half That
$250k Went Into Making This 1964 Chevrolet C10, Selling for Half That

18 Dec 2020, 12:24 UTC · By: Daniel Patrascu / 1964 Chevrolet C10 customized by Michigan-based All Speed Customs cost a quarter of a million dollars to make, selling for much less

 
Apple’s Google Street View Rival Launches in More U.S. Locations
Apple’s Google Street View Rival Launches in More U.S. Locations

18 Dec 2020, 12:11 UTC · By: Bogdan Popa / Apple Maps Look Around is now available in a series of new cities in the United States as its global expansion continues

 
Uncut-Fender 1976 Ford Bronco Hides Something Really Unexpected Under the Hood
Uncut-Fender 1976 Ford Bronco Hides Something Really Unexpected Under the Hood

18 Dec 2020, 11:04 UTC · By: Aurel Niculescu / First-generation Broncos with uncut fenders are something rare and inviting, but this build takes the surprise to level 100 with a diesel engine

 
Boss Audio Launches New Wireless Android Auto and CarPlay Units
Boss Audio Launches New Wireless Android Auto and CarPlay Units

18 Dec 2020, 10:57 UTC · By: Bogdan Popa / Cables are so yesterday, so it’s now time for new wireless Android Auto and CarPlay units from Boss Audio; they are available today from $399

 
All Aboard Mariah Carey’s Christmas-Themed 2020 Prevost RV
All Aboard Mariah Carey’s Christmas-Themed 2020 Prevost RV

18 Dec 2020, 10:50 UTC · By: Elena Gorgan / Singer takes fans on a very short tour of the luxury land yacht she used to travel from Los Angeles to Aspen, where she’s due for a date with Santa

 
Canoo Reveals Minecraftian-Designed Electric Multi-Purpose Delivery Vehicle
Canoo Reveals Minecraftian-Designed Electric Multi-Purpose Delivery Vehicle

18 Dec 2020, 10:43 UTC · By: Vlad Mitrache / Canoo says the MPDV is designed from inside out, and to that we say "it shows." However, give it a bit of time and it might grow on you

 
Ruby Red Coyote-Swapped 1976 Ford Bronco Restomod Asks $150k to Go on Adventures
Ruby Red Coyote-Swapped 1976 Ford Bronco Restomod Asks $150k to Go on Adventures

18 Dec 2020, 10:08 UTC · By: Aurel Niculescu / This recently completed custom project has everything, from a standout color combination to huge M/T tires and rumbling side exhausts