Germany launches world's smallest and most affordable electric motorhome

The Carwow platform is offering a discount on the VW Caddy California camper van. The top Maxi version with a diesel engine and automatic transmission has a discount of 5,756 euros, reducing the price to approximately 40,946 euros. The base model starts from 33,314 euros.

The German company Dethleffs has introduced the Globebus Performance 4×4 T16 motorhome. With a weight under 3500 kg, it can be driven with a standard category B driver's license, while its four-wheel drive and compact width of approximately 2200 mm provide enhanced off-road capability. The model's starting price is 94,999 euros.

On Monday evening in Lichtenstein-Unterhausen, an 85-year-old driver crashed his motorhome into a parked Volkswagen. The total property damage is estimated at around 25,000 euros, with no injuries reported. Both vehicles had to be towed from the scene.

The German company Weiro manufactures caravans based on construction trailers. Models ranging from 3.5 to 7 meters in length are offered either for self-conversion or as ready-to-use units, with options for materials and insulation. Prices start at 4,500 euros for basic versions intended for self-conversion, while fully equipped, winter-ready models can cost over 25,000 euros.

The publication promobil.de tested dishwashing accessories for the limited space in motorhomes and campers. The review included the universal sink plug Bo-trail Sink Plug, the flexible soaking bowl Soft Soak for grill grates, the solid detergent Klar-Seifen, the multifunctional drying mats Metaltex Gravity-Duo/Slim, and the custom sink insert Perfect Van.

A motorhome was completely destroyed by fire in Bremen on Tuesday night. The blaze on Hamburger Straße started around 2:20 a.m., causing damage estimated in the tens of thousands of euros, with another car, windows of two houses, and trash bins also damaged.