Chevrolet Onix converted into a motorhome goes viral

Almería is putting up physical barriers to keep motorhomers off its former fairground — while Turkey simply evicts them from the beach. Lightship is quadrupling its electric-caravan factory in Colorado, even as 50% of Italian motorhome renters turn out to be under 35. Plus 800 kg of hashish in a motorhome at the Spanish border, Anker's 800 W charger running off the alternator, and Carstay as the mobile HQ of a Tokyo festival — all in this issue.

Spain introduced new road sign S-128 and banned camper vans from parking near beaches. Germany responded with a 3.82-metre electric camper van — fits anywhere, furniture not included. JAL now rents out motorhomes from Narita with miles earned per rental. Storm Ali blowing a traveller's caravan off an Irish cliff, and the Outbound demo for PS5 — all in this issue.

IKEA offers several practical and compact accessories for outfitting camper vans. The list includes stackable tableware, organizers, a compact broom and dustpan set, and a hanging storage system, with each item priced under 10 euros.

Kia unveiled the electric van PV5 with a modular kit from VanLab that converts it into a camper in five minutes without tools. The kit, priced around $2,000, includes a bed, kitchen, and uses V2L technology for external power supply.

Carryboy and Farizon have unveiled an electric campervan conversion of the Farizon Super Van. The 6-meter model offers a 372 km range, 650 W solar panels, and sleeping for five. Price: €74,665.

ARI Motors released a camper van the size of a regular van — and it's now Germany's smallest production electric camper at €30,000. JAL decided its passengers hadn't traveled enough and offered a sequel: a motorhome pickup straight from Narita. The lawsuit against Stellantis over "cheat" diesel software, a yellow DHL van in the hands of a retiree, and 413 million campsite overnight stays across Europe — all in this issue.