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Hyundai presented the STARIA Camper Concept, an electric camper van concept, at the CMT exhibition in Stuttgart. Based on the electric STARIA, the concept features a pop-up roof with a 520 W solar panel and smart glass technology. It offers an estimated WLTP range of up to 400 km and can charge from 10% to 80% in approximately 20 minutes.

Ford has unveiled a special edition of its Transit Camper to celebrate the model's 40th anniversary. The commemorative version is based on the Transit Custom Nugget and features exclusive trim and options. Production is limited, with the vehicle available for order in Europe.

At the Caravan Motor Touristik show, Mercedes-Benz presented its camper van lineup based on the V-Class and Sprinter models. It includes the fully-equipped Marco Polo for long vacations and the simplified HORIZON version for weekend trips. Custom motorhomes on the Sprinter chassis from partners Carthago and Kabe, including limited editions, were also showcased.

A motorhome truck has been delivered to the border town of Colchane to support police functions. The vehicle is designed for adverse geographic and climatic conditions, can accommodate at least six people, and has 72 hours of autonomy with solar panels and a command and control panel.