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On the L1116 near Beilstein (Heilbronn district) at the weekend, a motorhome left the road and fell about 15 metres down a slope. According to police, the motorhome driver swerved to avoid a collision with a motorcyclist who is alleged to have cut the corner. The motorcyclist fled the scene; investigations are ongoing. The motorhome driver was uninjured and was able to exit the vehicle independently.

Hymer unveiled the updated fully integrated B-ML I 780 motorhome at Caravan Salon 2026 in Düsseldorf. Based on the Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 415 CDI, the 2027 model is priced from 165,765 euros (up from 159,500 euros) and has a gross vehicle weight of 4,430 kg, requiring a C1 licence. A 330 W solar panel and an 80 Ah LFP battery are now standard, with an optional 360 Ah lithium package. The interior offers four berths, a 150-litre fridge and a bathroom with a sliding partition.

Pössl Group has announced updates to its camper van range for the 2027 season. The seven-metre Roadstar XL Evo, based on an all-wheel-drive Mercedes Sprinter, features an electrically adjustable lifting bed and a 100-litre compressor fridge; pricing was not announced. The Summit Prime 640 receives a revised interior, and an electric pop-top roof is available for an additional 999 euros. The new Shine 640 R Evo, based on the Citroën Jumper, measures 6.40 metres and offers two separate longitudinal beds; the special edition Shine 540 ON starts at 54,999 euros. Clever Vans has updated the interior of its Select Line, including the Runner 636, priced at around 59,999 euros.

German company SOD has unveiled the Peak 8x8 camper based on a Mercedes-Benz Arocs 4158. The all-wheel-drive truck features a 15.6-litre diesel engine producing 578 hp (up to 630 hp on request), 2,800 Nm of torque, and a hydraulic rear platform capable of carrying a Fiat 500 or several motorcycles. It measures 12 m long and 4 m high, weighs 41 tonnes, and has an 800-litre fuel tank. The 7.5 m living module offers 2.3 m of interior height and 9.8 cm of thermal insulation. Pricing ranges from €2.5m to €3.5m.

The German motorhome Hymer BMC-T 680 has entered the market with a starting price of 8 million rubles. The model is built on a Mercedes Sprinter 314 base with a 143 hp diesel engine, a 9-speed automatic transmission and a 92-litre fuel tank. Inside, there are five seats, two beds (three- and two-berth), a kitchen with gas burners and a fridge, a full shower and toilet, as well as a 450 kg payload garage and a 180-litre water tank. In Russia, such solutions remain niche, but interest is growing.

Organisers of the Caravan Salon in Germany say many potential visitors are deterred from attending due to concerns about driving caravans. Despite the growing popularity of caravan holidays, some remain hesitant to visit the show.