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Westfalia produces 600,000th motorhome

18.09.2026 15:04 1 min 1 source РУС
die-glocke.de DEU
Westfalia produces 600,000th motorhome
Original source: die-glocke.de

Westfalia has marked the production of its 600,000th motorhome at its Wiedenbrück plant. The milestone vehicle, a Club Joker Urban, was handed over to Belgian dealer Vanomobil. The company noted that the event does not overshadow ongoing difficult times and further challenges.

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Westfalia produces 600,000th motorhome

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