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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.

Carryboy and Chinese manufacturer Farizon Auto have unveiled the first all-electric campervan based on the Farizon Super Van. The 6-meter-long model with an 82-kWh battery and 372 km range debuted at the 2026 Bangkok International Motor Show and is priced at approximately US$85,500. The interior layout features a kitchen with a pull-out module, a rear lounge for 5-6 people, and bunk beds sleeping 4-5, with the bathroom positioned at the front.

ARI Motors released a camper van the size of a regular van — and it's now Germany's smallest production electric camper at €30,000. JAL decided its passengers hadn't traveled enough and offered a sequel: a motorhome pickup straight from Narita. The lawsuit against Stellantis over "cheat" diesel software, a yellow DHL van in the hands of a retiree, and 413 million campsite overnight stays across Europe — all in this issue.

Thai manufacturer Carryboy and Chinese brand Farizon unveiled an electric camper based on the Farizon Super Van with a range of up to 372 km. However, experts highlight weight limits and real-world range, while other sources remind of the daily struggles of camper life.

Thai company Carryboy and Chinese Farizon have unveiled an electric camper van based on a full-size van. The 6-meter-long model with a range of 372 km was presented at the Bangkok International Motor Show in 2026, with a starting price of 74,665 euros. The interior includes a kitchen, bathroom, and a living area with a U-shaped sofa for five to six people, which converts into bunk beds for four to five. The roof is equipped with 650 W solar panels to power the onboard systems.