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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.
Want an E-Board This Christmas but Don't Have $2K for a Monster? Not a Problem
Want an E-Board This Christmas but Don't Have $2K for a Monster? Not a Problem

13 Dec 2020, 13:12 UTC · By: Cristian Curmei / This e-board conversion kit takes any 33-inch or smaller board and makes it electric; it's able to reach top speeds of 23 mph and includes regenerative braking

 
This Christmas, Treat Yourself to a Custom Defender and Kodiak Plane Package
This Christmas, Treat Yourself to a Custom Defender and Kodiak Plane Package

13 Dec 2020, 09:13 UTC · By: Elena Gorgan / Himalaya is offering a $3 million limited edition package consisting of a custom Defender 110, a Kodiak 100 Series II small plane, and a custom trek in Wyoming

 
For Over $12,000, This New Trek E-MTB Destroys Everything in Its Path
For Over $12,000, This New Trek E-MTB Destroys Everything in Its Path

13 Dec 2020, 08:58 UTC · By: Cristian Curmei / This new e-MTB from Trek features a durable carbon fiber frame with a Bosch 625W PowerTube and the freshest 85 Nm Bosch Performance CX line motor

 
Tracking Down the Missing El Chapo McLaren F1 Is as Thrilling as It Sounds
Tracking Down the Missing El Chapo McLaren F1 Is as Thrilling as It Sounds

13 Dec 2020, 07:59 UTC · By: Elena Gorgan / Ed Bolian, the founder of VINWiki, sets out to get himself a cheap McLaren, if the most controversial and least attractive ever made

 
Simon Cowell e-Bike Lawsuit Could Win Him Millions for Broken Back But Shouldn’t
Simon Cowell e-Bike Lawsuit Could Win Him Millions for Broken Back But Shouldn’t

13 Dec 2020, 07:00 UTC · By: Elena Gorgan / Any e-bike rider with minimal experience knows to read the instructions manual first, but Cowell is reportedly looking to pin his injury on the e-bike maker

 
Simon Cowell to Sue e-Bike Maker Over Broken Back, Could Get $13.2 Million
Simon Cowell to Sue e-Bike Maker Over Broken Back, Could Get $13.2 Million

13 Dec 2020, 05:41 UTC · By: Elena Gorgan / Swindon Powertrain insider says bosses didn’t care for safety considerations and training when selling the e-bike to Cowell. Cowell’s rep hints at litigation

 
C8 Corvette "Manta Ray" Trademark Abandoned, E-Ray Will Replace the Grand Sport
C8 Corvette "Manta Ray" Trademark Abandoned, E-Ray Will Replace the Grand Sport

12 Dec 2020, 18:59 UTC · By: Mircea Panait / Expected in 2022 as a 2023 model, E-Ray is how the first-ever hybrid Corvette is expected to be called, to the detriment of Manta Ray

 
TomTom Launches Hazard Warnings with Push Notification Support
TomTom Launches Hazard Warnings with Push Notification Support

12 Dec 2020, 17:16 UTC · By: Bogdan Popa / TomTom has officially unveiled its Waze-like warning system that can alert drivers in advance of hazard on the road, including traffic jams

 
How to Enable the Hidden Screen Recording Tool in Waze for iPhone
How to Enable the Hidden Screen Recording Tool in Waze for iPhone

12 Dec 2020, 16:07 UTC · By: Bogdan Popa / Waze comes with a built-in screen video recording feature that is supposed to help users send more relevant feedback to the dev team

 
Google Maps and Waze Broken Down as Sensor Problem Plagues Google Devices
Google Maps and Waze Broken Down as Sensor Problem Plagues Google Devices

12 Dec 2020, 15:37 UTC · By: Bogdan Popa / Sensors installed on Google Pixel phones still struggling with an old bug, and now it looks like the latest-generation model is impacted as well

 
Google Earth Gets a Highly Anticipated Interface Update, New Feature
Google Earth Gets a Highly Anticipated Interface Update, New Feature

12 Dec 2020, 12:59 UTC · By: Bogdan Popa / The Mountain View-based search giant has finally released a dark mode for Google Earth, as well as a blue location indicator

 
Driver Frozen to Death in -50C Weather After Taking Shorter Google Maps Route
Driver Frozen to Death in -50C Weather After Taking Shorter Google Maps Route

12 Dec 2020, 12:37 UTC · By: Bogdan Popa / An 18-year-old man driving on Russia’s Road of Bones ended up on a snow-covered road abandoned since the ‘70s after following Google Maps directions

 
Top Navigation App Launches on Android Auto as a Full Google Maps Alternative
Top Navigation App Launches on Android Auto as a Full Google Maps Alternative

12 Dec 2020, 11:59 UTC · By: Bogdan Popa / Sygic has finally arrived on Android Auto with a beta build, and a stable release is expected to be announced rather sooner than later

 
Cyber Orange 2021 Ford Bronco and Bronco Sport Get Spotted Side by Side
Cyber Orange 2021 Ford Bronco and Bronco Sport Get Spotted Side by Side

12 Dec 2020, 09:35 UTC · By: Aurel Niculescu / Although regular folk will probably focus on the catchy hue, hardcore Bronco aficionados are actually more inclined to debate the looks of the MIC top

 
Only America Will Have Fun With the New Harley-Davidson Rush/CTY Speed
Only America Will Have Fun With the New Harley-Davidson Rush/CTY Speed

12 Dec 2020, 09:20 UTC · By: Cristian Curmei / The Rush/CTY Speed includes a 250W motor with 90 Nm of torque. With a 115-mile range and top speed of 28 mph. Available only to USA customers.

 
What Do We Get When Spending Four Grand on the New Ducati e-Scrambler?
What Do We Get When Spending Four Grand on the New Ducati e-Scrambler?

12 Dec 2020, 08:25 UTC · By: Cristian Curmei / The least expensive of the new Ducati e-bike lineup, the eScrambler includes a 250W Shimano battery and E7000 motor with a Sram drivetrain.

 
Ford's Miami Unit Now Likes to Combine Autonomous Testing With Community Work
Ford's Miami Unit Now Likes to Combine Autonomous Testing With Community Work

12 Dec 2020, 07:35 UTC · By: Aurel Niculescu / Ford and Argo AI using their fleet of autonomous Fusion Hybrid sedans to provide contactless deliveries of fresh vegetables to Miami students and their families

 
Volocopter Air Taxi Services Confirmed for 2023, Tickets Are Already Sold Out
Volocopter Air Taxi Services Confirmed for 2023, Tickets Are Already Sold Out

12 Dec 2020, 07:20 UTC · By: Elena Gorgan / German startup will be launching the tourist flights in Singapore, pending certification from European and Singaporean bodies. First tickets are already gone

 
Yet Another Lamborghini Aventador Seized for Lack of Insurance, Could Be Crushed
Yet Another Lamborghini Aventador Seized for Lack of Insurance, Could Be Crushed

12 Dec 2020, 06:20 UTC · By: Elena Gorgan / This should be common sense, but don’t drive a $350,000 car on public roads if you don’t have insurance. In the UK, it could mean the crusher for the vehicle

 
Mercedes-AMG E 63 S Wagon vs Taycan Turbo vs Model 3 Performance. EV Double Win?
Mercedes-AMG E 63 S Wagon vs Taycan Turbo vs Model 3 Performance. EV Double Win?

11 Dec 2020, 21:31 UTC · By: Vlad Mitrache / Could both the Porsche Taycan Turbo and the Tesla Model 3 Performance beat the mighty Mercedes-AMG E 63 S, albeit in its station wagon form?