Three caravans completely burned out in Ostfildern, police suspect arson

Volkswagen presented the ID. California Cruise, its first electric camper based on the ID.Buzz Pro, at the Caravan Salon 2026 in Düsseldorf. The model is available with short and long wheelbases, features a sleeping area measuring 2.03 m by 1.20 m, climate control that can run for up to 48 hours, and V2L capability with up to 3.6 kW output. European pricing starts at 60,761 euros, with first deliveries expected in early 2027.

In the night to Tuesday, August 25, at around 4 a.m., unknown persons stole a white Hobby motorhome from Niersweg in Neersen. The same day, Dutch police found the vehicle on a campsite in Echt, near Roermond. The motorhome, registered in Viersen, has license plate KK G 4004 and is equipped with solar panels and air conditioning. Police are asking witnesses to call 02162 3770.

Volkswagen unveiled its new electric camper ID. California Cruise, based on the ID. Buzz Pro, at the Caravan Salon in Düsseldorf, Germany. The camper features a double bed (2.03 m by 1.20 m), a California mode for camping with up to 48 hours of autonomous operation, and a 2000 W external power supply. It is available with short or long wheelbase, with a 286 hp electric motor and battery capacity of 79 or 86 kWh. Deliveries are expected in early 2027, with a starting price of 60,761 euros.

At the Caravan Salon in Düsseldorf, the new luxury motorhome Concorde Centurion 1100 GI, based on the Mercedes-Benz Actros, was unveiled. The 10.99-meter model features a hydraulic rear door that accommodates a Fiat 500 or Mini Cooper. Inside, there is an L-shaped seating area, a French bed measuring 200×180 cm, an optional drop-down bed, 600 Ah lithium batteries, and a 6000-watt Alde heating system. The base price is 715,000 euros.

Volkswagen has introduced the ID.Buzz California Cruise, an electric camper based on the ID.Buzz van. The company previously said there was no demand for such a model, but has now released a simplified version without a full kitchen or pop-up roof. It features a double bed measuring 2.03 meters long and 1.20 meters wide, plus a California mode for controlling lighting, USB ports, and climate. Vehicle-to-load (V2L) capability provides up to 2 kW continuous and 3.6 kW peak power for external devices. The price in Germany starts at just over 60,000 euros, and Volkswagen plans to present more fully electric California models by the end of 2028.

At the Caravan Salon 2026, Truma and GOK presented new gas regulators that make small gas sources safe and legal for use in motorhomes. The Truma MonoControl CS R is designed for Campingaz R 904/R 907 cylinders and includes a crash sensor, while the GOK regulator (30 mbar, 0.5 kg/h) is certified to EN 16129 and works with screw-on cartridges. This allows campers to replace heavy 11-kg cylinders, saving up to 15.5 kg.