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BeTriton 3.0: modular electric vehicle that can be a tricycle, boat or motorhome

Latvian entrepreneur Aigars Lauzis has unveiled the BeTriton 3.0 concept — a modular electric vehicle that transforms into a tricycle, boat and motorhome. On the road, a 250 W electric motor powers it to 25 km/h with a range of up to 150 km; on water, a separate 2,150 W motor provides speeds up to 8 km/h. In motorhome mode, it offers a fold-out sleeping area; optional solar panels allow recharging.

SI Slovenia

Burglars Target Motorhome

In the Ljutomer area, police recorded a theft involving breaking into a motorhome. Over the past day, they also handled two criminal offenses, a breach of public order in a private space, a traffic accident with minor injuries, two collisions with game, and seized a vehicle. Six foreigners were detained for illegal entry, requesting international protection.

Spain tightens rules for motorhomes Bans & Fines © dnevnik.si
ES Spain

Spain tightens rules for motorhomes

As of January 1, 2026, Spain has introduced restrictions for motorhomes weighing over 3.5 tonnes. Access is banned in several popular tourist areas, including Barcelona, Valencia, and Costa Brava, as well as in natural parks. Fines range from €200 to €600, with possible vehicle confiscation for repeat offenses. Strict parking rules also remain in place: awnings, tables, and chairs are prohibited, as this is considered illegal camping.

Head-on collision: 84-year-old driver swerved into oncoming lane Incidents © Večer
SI Slovenia

Head-on collision: 84-year-old driver swerved into oncoming lane

On Monday after 3 PM, a head-on collision occurred between a motorhome and a passenger car in the settlement of Petelinje. An 84-year-old driver of the car, traveling from Postojna towards Pivka, suddenly swerved into the oncoming lane, colliding with a motorhome driven by a 51-year-old woman. The car driver was taken with injuries to the University Medical Centre Ljubljana, and police are treating the incident as a criminal case for dangerous driving.

SI Slovenia

Updated Mercedes-Benz Marco Polo 2027

Mercedes-Benz has updated the compact motorhome Marco Polo for the 2027 model year. Key updates feature a new aluminum pop-up roof with improved insulation, an upgraded MBAC control system, and the relocation of the complete conversion process to the Ludwigsfelde plant in Germany. The vehicle will be presented at the Caravan Salon in Düsseldorf, with deliveries starting in the second half of 2026.

HR Croatia

Where is the limit? How Slovenians decorate campsites during holidays

A social media post showing Slovenian tourists decorating motorhomes and caravans at campsites during holidays has sparked debate. The photos of decorated pitches were shared by the profile Avtokampi.si from Camp Čikat on the Croatian island of Lošinj. Comments revealed divided opinions, with some supporting the tradition and others finding it excessive and disruptive to peace.

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