Maxus launches locally with caravan and truck range, ute to come

Footage shows a pickup towing a caravan rear-ending an empty parked car and pushing it approximately 100 meters down the road before the driver fled the scene. Brad Short, whose boss's car was damaged, described the incident as bizarre, noting the vehicle sustained significant damage.

New Zealand campervan rental specialist Tourism Holdings Ltd reported revenue growth and high fleet utilization, while US-based Camping World Holdings posted lower revenue and profit due to weak demand for new RVs

Specialist broker GoShorty has expanded its portfolio by launching temporary motorhome insurance, with temporary taxi and temporary hire and reward car to follow. The temporary hire and reward car insurance is specifically for food and parcel delivery. The first product, temporary motorhome, offers flexible cover from 1 to 28 days.

Tourism Holdings Ltd (THL), a campervan rental specialist, has announced board changes. Long-serving independent director Gráinne Troute stepped down after approximately 11 years. The company continues to navigate a softer tourism environment and integrate recent acquisitions. THL shares trade on the NZX under ticker THL with a market capitalization of around NZD 475 million.

Insurance specialist Safeguard has released advice for motorhome and campervan owners to reduce fuel consumption amid rising prices. Tips include checking tyre pressure, reducing weight by emptying water tanks, and adopting smoother driving habits.

Volkswagen brought the ID. Buzz back to the United States — complete with a mattress and curtains. A wildfire in Arizona burned down a dozen motorhomes, and Lake Tekir in Turkey flooded just as many. While Ibiza fines illegal campers up to €30,000, a retired couple from Mallorca has been living in 10 m² for five years and saving €1,400 a month. Plus: the largest campsite in the US at 607 pitches, a closed naturist beach on the North Sea, and Dolby Atmos in a trailer — all in this edition.