Motorhome thief calls wife for help and lures her into trap

Hobby has updated its range for the new model year. The Prestige T line expands from one to three models, the Ontour Van gets a modular bathroom, and technology, safety and layouts have been improved.

At Hahler Hafen (Minden), campers spend entire afternoons watching passing vessels. Despite interior temperatures reaching 38°C inside motorhomes, tourists do not give up short breaks at this spot. The site's popularity is due to its location on a canal with heavy traffic.

Westfalia has unveiled a 50th anniversary edition of the Sven Hedin camper van. Based on the MAN TGE chassis, it features a 2.0-liter diesel engine with 163 hp and an 8-speed automatic transmission. The vehicle is 5.98 meters long. Standard equipment includes a 120 W solar panel, two 100 Ah lithium batteries, a 90-liter refrigerator, and fresh (100 L) and waste (84 L) water tanks. The anniversary edition starts at €99,990.

On Tuesday afternoon, a broken-down motorhome on the Kröllwitzer Bridge in Halle caused significant traffic disruptions. Cars could pass alternately, but trams could not. This led to cancellations and diversions on line 7 for an hour and a half.

From July 2026, all new motorhomes registered in the EU must comply with the General Safety Regulation (GSR). Eight electronic assistance systems become mandatory, including automatic emergency braking, tire pressure monitoring, and driver drowsiness detection. Industry estimates suggest the new rules will increase prices by €1,000–3,000 per vehicle. Older models do not need retrofitting, but a temporary exemption applies to already produced units.

German caravan manufacturer LMC in Sassenberg has laid off 106 employees and spun off several business units. The cuts follow a downturn after a previous sales boom.