Hyundai and Kia Set Record Sales in India in Q1

India's Ministry of Road Transport has proposed new standards for several vehicle types, including trailer caravans. The draft Automotive Industry Standards (AIS) introduce type approval rules for caravans and troop carriers. Additionally, testing standards for air conditioning and heating systems in cabin-equipped agricultural tractors are set. The rules do not apply to hybrid or fully electric tractors.

A Bolero camper overturned in Kullu district (Himachal Pradesh) on Friday evening, injuring 23 passengers. Two critically injured were taken to IGMC Shimla; the driver faces charges for negligent driving.

A head-on collision between an SUV and a camper occurred in Churu, Rajasthan. Three people died, five were injured, and both vehicles caught fire.

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.

Spain's DGT has tightened technical inspection rules for motorhomes and campers. Vehicles over 10 years old require annual checks; van-based campers need inspections every six months. Parking is allowed, but camping with awnings or furniture can result in fines up to €5,000.