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Industry DE Germany

Volkswagen offers Boa-Noite package for ID. Buzz

Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles has introduced the Boa-Noite package for the electric ID. Buzz van, turning it into a motorhome for two people. The package includes a bed frame, a folding mattress measuring 2.0 x 1.2 m, blackout curtains, a table, chairs, and ventilation grilles. A new Boa-Noite mode in the software provides climate control for up to 48 hours or until the battery reaches 20% charge. The Vehicle-to-Load (V2L) function allows powering appliances up to 2000 watts. The package is available for passenger versions of the ID. Buzz from €2,153. As an electric vehicle, the ID. Buzz is exempt from the ISV tax.

Source: Auto News POR
PSD Matosinhos proposes regulation of motorhome parking Law & Regulations © NM Matosinhos
PT Portugal

PSD Matosinhos proposes regulation of motorhome parking

Following a fire that destroyed a motorhome parked near Cabo do Mundo beach in Perafita, PSD Matosinhos has proposed a municipal regulation for motorhome tourism. The proposals include creating designated areas with a 48-72 hour stay limit, prohibiting parking and overnight stays outside authorized zones, installing signage, regular inspections by the municipal police, and introducing a daily fee for services.

Source: NM Matosinhos POR
Lifestyle HU Hungary

The most expensive street in the world: F1 team motorhomes

At the Hungaroring paddock, the venue for the 2026 Hungarian Grand Prix, the luxurious motorhomes of Formula 1 teams are on display. The newest, belonging to Audi, features three floors, over 600 square meters, and can be assembled in under 48 hours. It is transported by 30 trucks carrying 40 containers with a total weight of 70 tons. Audi's motorhome includes an integrated crane, speeding up assembly. The logistics of moving these structures between European races require rapid turnaround: disassembly begins on Sunday after the race, and assembly at the next venue is completed by Thursday.

Source: ge POR
Lifestyle BR Brazil

Five options for homes on wheels cheaper than a luxury SUV in Brazil

In Brazil, five options for homes on wheels are presented, costing less than 400,000 Brazilian reais — the price of a new luxury SUV. Among them are a used Karmann Ghia Safari for 80,000–150,000 reais, a new trailer from 50,000 reais, a pickup camper from 100,000 reais, a converted van (Mercedes-Benz Sprinter or Fiat Ducato) for 200,000–350,000 reais, and a used motorhome from well-known manufacturers (Motor Trailer, Estrella Mobil, Turiscar) for under 400,000 reais. The caravanning market in the country is actively growing.

Source: Vrum POR
Incidents JP Japan

Motorhome overturns on Shin-Tomei Expressway after tire blowout

On the morning of Thursday, August 6, a motorhome overturned on the Shin-Tomei Expressway in Susono, Shizuoka Prefecture, after possibly suffering a tire blowout. The vehicle, carrying four people, hit the central median and flipped over. An 85-year-old woman was injured and taken to the hospital; her condition is not life-threatening. Police are investigating the exact cause, including the possibility that the left rear tire burst during the journey.

Source: Portal Mie POR
Volvo 540 converted into Yellowstone-style motorhome Builds © Brasil do Trecho
BR Brazil

Volvo 540 converted into Yellowstone-style motorhome

A Volvo 540 truck, previously used for heavy haulage, has been transformed into a luxury motorhome in Brazil. The owner, a businessman from Montenegro, drove about 3,000 km to Luís Eduardo Magalhães to present the vehicle at the Bahia Farm Show. The interior features wooden trim, two bathrooms, an office, a bedroom with slide-outs, a kitchen and a barbecue area. The motorhome is equipped with hydraulic leveling, a water tank of 800–1,000 liters, a generator and Starlink satellite internet. The conversion cost has not been disclosed.

Source: Brasil do Trecho POR
Oriamendi motorhome campsite in Donostia to open before next summer Openings © El Diario Vasco
ES Spain

Oriamendi motorhome campsite in Donostia to open before next summer

The motorhome campsite in Oriamendi (Donostia) has been named Sanse Camping Lodge and is scheduled to open before next summer. The facility, covering more than 30,000 square meters, will accommodate 485 people and will be located on the site of the former plant nursery, next to the petrol station and the access to the Basozabal golf club. Construction began in January and is progressing according to schedule. The new campsite is expected to alleviate the shortage of pitches in the city for this type of tourism, which has been booming since the pandemic.

Source: El Diario Vasco POR
Couple sells house, moves into motorhome with controlled budget Lifestyle © O Antagonista
US United States

Couple sells house, moves into motorhome with controlled budget

Ashley and Lennon Davis from Pennsylvania sold their house in 2022 and moved into a motorhome, getting rid of 80% of their belongings. They bought the vehicle without financing, and Lennon left his job while Ashley continued working remotely. The family spends about $1,200 per month on campsites and parking, and also controls expenses for fuel, insurance, and food. Experts note that living in a motorhome does not guarantee 80% savings and requires careful planning.

Source: O Antagonista POR
67 evacuated from campsite in the Azores as storms hit Incidents © DNOTICIAS.PT
PT Portugal 5

67 evacuated from campsite in the Azores as storms hit

Heavy rain and thunderstorms in the Azores forced the evacuation of 67 people from a campsite on Terceira. Seven incidents were reported, including floods on São Miguel and São Jorge.

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Closures PT Portugal

Viana rejects extension of '21st-century campsite' contract

The Viana do Castelo municipality rejected on Tuesday a request by FeelEverywhere to extend the concession from 20 to 25 years for a new tourism project on the site of the former Orbitur campsite in Cabedelo, Darque. It also refused a request to defer rent payments of 12,500 euros per month until operations begin. The project, aimed at caravanning and glamping, has seen its investment rise from 2.9 million to 4 million euros, with plans to increase jobs from 22 to 32 and motorhome pitches from 37 to 42. The refusal is based on the lack of construction work on site; the request will be reconsidered once work starts.

Source: Jornal de Notícias POR
VW Grand California gets more self-sufficiency Industry © Revistacarros
DE Germany

VW Grand California gets more self-sufficiency

Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles has updated the Grand California, enhancing its energy autonomy. Customers can now replace the AGM battery with two LiFePO batteries or opt for a full self-sufficiency package with permanent solar panels (104 Wp on the 600 and 174 Wp on the 680). VW claims a fivefold increase in battery lifespan, nearly 40% more usable capacity, and charging currents up to 200 amps. Prices are €191.01 for the LiFePO upgrade and €1,650.54 for the solar + lithium package. The motorhome also gains driver fatigue monitoring, an optional intersection assistant, new infotainment systems with screens up to 12 inches, and Atami Bamboo interior trim.

Source: Revistacarros POR
Luxury motorhome with 29 m² on a 4×4 truck Builds © CASA.COM.BR
BR Brazil

Luxury motorhome with 29 m² on a 4×4 truck

Brazilian architecture firm Freijó Arquitetura completed a motorhome project in 2023 based on a 4×4 truck. The 29-square-meter interior includes a living area, kitchen, bedroom, and bathroom. The design focuses on furniture stability against movement and chassis torsion, as well as a drainage system that works on any incline. The motorhome features solar panels, automation, and UV water treatment.

Source: CASA.COM.BR POR
Couple turns bus into motorhome with pool and balcony Builds © Brasil do Trecho
BR Brazil

Couple turns bus into motorhome with pool and balcony

Brazilian couple Marta and Junior converted a two-story bus into a motorhome named Arara Azul Motor Home. It features a pool with LED lighting, a balcony, a kitchen with five burners, a bathtub, and space for up to four bedrooms. The vehicle is equipped with solar panels and Starlink internet. The couple has been traveling since 2018 and has visited about 70% of Brazil, as well as Uruguay, Paraguay, Argentina, and Bolivia. The construction cost was not disclosed.

Source: Brasil do Trecho POR

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