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Volkswagen opens UK orders for the updated California: the hybrid heats the cabin for up to 8 hours when parked. Plus French winter tyres and Highland cattle.
In Germany you can now fill a motorhome's refillable gas bottle at an autogas pump. Also: the Canary Islands' stopover decree and Alpine winter campsites.
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Japan's Lawson opens overnight motorhome spaces at 48 shops. Also: a Dutch tax trap for camper van owners and number plate scanning in Christchurch.
Mercedes-Benz moved Marco Polo assembly from Westfalia to its own plant near Berlin. Also: diesel down 4.6% in the Netherlands, new parking rules in Galicia.
China registered 32.6% more motorhomes in six months, and Lidu RV is bringing its caravans to Europe. Also: diesel got cheaper in 18 EU countries.
From 1 October, a motorhome in Spain counts as parked only if it stands on its wheels with no awning out. Also: Choice Hotels has bought Harvest Hosts.
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The 60th motorhome show at Le Bourget runs until 4 October with 650 model-year 2027 vehicles. Also: EU diesel rose 1.85% in a week.
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EU Directive 2025/2205 will let category B holders drive a motorhome up to 4,250 kg after seven hours of training. Also: 41 fines of 30,000 euros on Ibiza.
Xiaomi has launched an SUV in China with a factory pop-up sleeping roof for 299,900 yuan. Also: a Scarborough overnight ban and Armagnac month in Landes.
Stellantis unveiled a 160 hp diesel for the Ducato, Boxer, Jumper and Movano. Also: Castellón granted 395,941 euros for motorhome pitches in 16 villages.
The Canary Islands close down free camping and cap overnight stays at 72 hours. Also: campers from ten brands recalled over the ISOFIX mounting.
Motorhome sales in Germany are falling for a third year, and rental firm Vanever has gone bankrupt. Also: a new disposal point on Tenerife.
Volkswagen unveiled the ID. California Cruise electric camper concept: 86 kWh and 455 km of range, production by 2028. Plus: Chamonix bans overnight stays.
In China, car camping cut hotel revenue by 8.2%. Also: the Nissan Interstar-e Relax electric camper at €89,900 and an overnight ban in Llandudno.
New camper registrations in South Korea fell 81% after the Kia PV5 arrived. Also: 1,000 illegal campers on Bulgaria's Karadere beach.
From October Spain bans blocking motorhome parking, but the Canaries tighten site rules. Also: Honda Trail Master and Turkey's caravan boom.
On 27 July Germany checks motorhomes and trailers on the A31 and A30. Also: a diesel tax in Finland has left motorhomes parked up for most of the year.
Xiaomi launches the SkyNomad brand and enters the camper market. Plus new models at the Tokyo Camping Car Show and 80% of Turkey's caravan makers closing.
The EU's GSR II makes new motorhomes €1000–3000 pricier from July 7. Plus: cool-Scandinavia campsite demand up 68% and caravans off Malaga's beaches.
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China rolled out 17 measures for the motorhome and camping market across 40 cities. Plus: from July 7 the EU makes assistance systems mandatory on new vehicles.