Karoo launches aerodynamic caravan for electric cars

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.

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.

A couple traveled across Europe in a 1998 motorhome that they upgraded with a paint job, a new refrigerator, and solar panels. They encountered varied attitudes in different countries, noting that in some places it is better not to bring up homosexuality. They felt most at home and safe in Spain.

Erika Kytömaa and Leyla Väänänen travel across Europe in a 1998 model motorhome. They note feeling comfortable and safe in some countries like Spain, while in others they prefer not to bring their homosexuality to the forefront.

Spain set a motorhome registration record — and immediately tightened the rules. On Mallorca, 150 caravans took over a sports complex car park because renting a flat costs more. Solar Butterfly returned from a solar-powered trip around the world, and Bryansk promises a camper for 3.9 million roubles — in this issue.

Finnish startup Karoo Camper unveiled the Adventure Camper caravan at Caravan Salon 2025, designed for towing by electric vehicles. The 5.3-meter-long trailer features a 2.5 kWh lithium iron phosphate battery and an aerodynamic design that the manufacturer claims reduces air resistance by 51% compared to conventional models. The starting price is 36,700 euros, with first deliveries scheduled for August 2026.