Mercedes-Benz V-Class Marco Polo: Camper Van with Pop-up Roof

The architectural firm ALMACÉN presented the Casa RV project, a residential module based on a motorhome. The 15-square-meter structure includes a bedroom, kitchen, and bathroom, featuring expandable space through sliding sections.

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.

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.

German company Ari Motors has launched the electric camper van Ari 458 Pro Camper. The model is approximately 3.5 meters long and 1.5 meters wide, featuring a 15 kW electric motor with a range of up to 230 km. The base version, priced at €30,381, includes the living area and utility infrastructure but no furniture. Orders will open on May 1.

Spain set a motorhome registration record — and immediately tightened the rules. On Mallorca, 150 caravans took over a sports complex car park because renting a flat costs more. Solar Butterfly returned from a solar-powered trip around the world, and Bryansk promises a camper for 3.9 million roubles — in this issue.

Spain tightened inspections for camper vans — meanwhile in Torrox, 50 motorhomes occupied a riverbed. Italians 3D-printed a motorhome from plastic in four days, Hyundai unveiled an 800-volt electric camper, and 34 million Americans are hitting the road. Demolitions in Turkey, bans in Scotland, and a woman who drove along the Baltic in an electric Smart — all in this issue.