China Backs Auto Tuning, Motorsport and RV Camping

Erode (Guangdong) Emergency Technology has submitted its ARD5042XSY-YZD6 camper for approval in the MIIT's 411th batch of vehicle announcements. The model, based on a Sinotruk Chongqing light truck chassis with a Weichai diesel engine, meets China VI emission standards. It offers multiple length and height options and comes standard with sleeping quarters, cabinets, and a toilet. Sales are expected to begin in the fourth quarter.

Hubei Zhenxu Vehicle & Marine Technology Co., Ltd. has submitted its Zhengyuan-branded plug-in hybrid range-extender camper (model EZY5031TSYU1HEV) for approval in the MIIT's 411th batch of new vehicle announcements. The camper measures 5430mm in length with a 3450mm wheelbase, has a curb weight of 2595kg, and seats up to 7 people. It is powered by a 965cc engine producing 42kW from Zhejiang Chunfeng Power, paired with a CATL lithium iron phosphate battery, and offers a top speed of 100km/h or 120km/h. The vehicle includes a pop-up roof bed, storage cabinets, and sanitary facilities, built on an SAIC Maxus SH6541U1SHEV-N50 chassis.

Shandong Runtai Special Vehicle Manufacturing Co., Ltd.'s Chengwei-branded LRT5060XLJ motorhome has been included in the 411th batch of new product announcements by China's Ministry of Industry and Information Technology (MIIT). The vehicle measures 5998mm in length, has a gross vehicle weight of 5600kg, a curb weight of 5200kg, and is available in 2-seat or 3-seat configurations, with a top speed of 95km/h. It is built on a chassis produced by Sinotruk's Jinan Commercial Vehicle Company. The motorhome comes standard with kitchen equipment, sleeping facilities, tables and chairs, and sanitary fixtures, and features an expandable side-out section for stationary use. In the first half of 2026, sales of self-propelled motorhomes in China reached 6,991 units, a year-on-year increase of 18%.

Dalian Kuanda Special Vehicle has filed an application for the new Langqi KDK5063XLJC6 motorhome in the 411th batch of MIIT announcements. The model, measuring 5,995 mm in length, 2,350 mm in width and 3,200 mm in height, falls within the standard for driving with a C-category license. The motorhome seats four passengers, has a gross weight of 5,510 kg and can tow a trailer weighing up to 2,000 kg. It features a pop-up roof that is only used when parked and comes with standard camping equipment. Sales of motorhomes in China in the first half of 2026 rose 18% year-on-year to 6,991 units.

Henan Hongma Industrial has submitted the Hongmast HMT5032TSYJ6 camper for approval in the 411th batch of vehicle announcements by China's Ministry of Industry and Information Technology. The vehicle is 5,998 mm long, 2,098 mm wide, and 2,670 mm high, with a wheelbase of 3,750 mm. It is powered by a 2.0-liter JMC diesel engine producing 107 kW, meeting China VI emission standards. The camper has a gross weight of 3,400 kg, a curb weight of 3,205 kg, and seats three people. It includes sleeping, storage, and sanitary equipment. The vehicle is based on a JMC chassis and is intended for outdoor work and short-distance travel. It is not classified as a passenger or tourist bus.

Hubei Saijia Automobile has filed an application with MIIT for the registration of its new WHR5030XSYSHEVDN1 plug-in hybrid camper. The vehicle is offered in multiple body length and height configurations and is powered by a 965cc petrol engine paired with an electric motor drawing from a CATL lithium iron phosphate battery. Top speed is listed at 100 or 120 km/h, with the range-extender architecture intended to address range anxiety. Standard equipment includes sleeping accommodations, storage, and sanitary fixtures.