The OpenVan.camp editorial team analyzed 3,581 news stories from 56 countries in early 2026. Declining sales in Germany and the USA, Hyundai electric campers, budget Wuling motorhomes, KAMAZes with saunas in Russia, parking bans in Turkey — a comprehensive overview of motorhome industry trends by world region.

A project for motorhome manufacturing and conversion has been launched in Romania. The company Sfinx Camper & Conversion SRL will focus on building camper vans based on commercial vehicles.

Motorhome rentals in Romania are evolving from a travel trend into a viable business. A podcast episode features entrepreneurs discussing core business aspects, including calculating total cost of ownership, fleet management, seasonality, and the required occupancy rate for profitability.

Hyundai presented the Staria Camper Concept, an electric camper van study, at the CMT 2026 show in Stuttgart. The company aims to launch a production version in Europe within the next two years. The concept features an 800-volt architecture for fast charging, a roof-mounted solar panel, and a classic interior layout.

Thomson has introduced a QLED television designed for mobile use in vehicles, caravans, and boats, powered by a 12V system. The compact models (24 or 32 inches) feature a QLED panel, Google TV OS, and HDR10 support, and can also be used with a standard household power adapter. The review notes its image quality exceeds typical 12V TVs, though hardware performance is entry-level.

At the Caravan Motor Touristik show, Mercedes-Benz launched the V-Class Marco Polo and Marco Polo HORIZON camper vans, alongside Sprinter-based conversions. The Marco Polo is aimed at extended vacations, while the HORIZON is designed for weekend getaways. Both models feature compact dimensions under two meters and integrate smart technology for daily practicality.