Mood:
"Surveillance and identity concerns rise."
Events: "Edward Snowden reveals global surveillance programs."
Events: "Edward Snowden reveals global surveillance programs."
- Feb 15: Chelyabinsk Meteor Airburst – A superbolide meteor explodes over Russia, captured on thousands of automotive dashboard cameras (dashcams), instantly popularizing dashcam adoption worldwide.
- Mar 13: Pope Francis Elected – Pope Francis ascends to the papacy, emphasizing humility and environmental stewardship in his encyclical *Laudato si’*, which touches on sustainable transport.
- Dec 5: Death of Nelson Mandela – South African leader Nelson Mandela passes away, sparking global tributes and reflecting on the nation's automotive manufacturing heritage.