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Westfalia has unveiled a 50th anniversary edition of the Sven Hedin camper van. Based on the MAN TGE chassis, it features a 2.0-liter diesel engine with 163 hp and an 8-speed automatic transmission. The vehicle is 5.98 meters long. Standard equipment includes a 120 W solar panel, two 100 Ah lithium batteries, a 90-liter refrigerator, and fresh (100 L) and waste (84 L) water tanks. The anniversary edition starts at €99,990.

On Tuesday afternoon, a broken-down motorhome on the Kröllwitzer Bridge in Halle caused significant traffic disruptions. Cars could pass alternately, but trams could not. This led to cancellations and diversions on line 7 for an hour and a half.

From July 2026, all new motorhomes registered in the EU must comply with the General Safety Regulation (GSR). Eight electronic assistance systems become mandatory, including automatic emergency braking, tire pressure monitoring, and driver drowsiness detection. Industry estimates suggest the new rules will increase prices by €1,000–3,000 per vehicle. Older models do not need retrofitting, but a temporary exemption applies to already produced units.

German caravan manufacturer LMC in Sassenberg has laid off 106 employees and spun off several business units. The cuts follow a downturn after a previous sales boom.

German company Roadsurfer, founded in 2016, has grown in 10 years to a global network with 10,000 vehicles, 100 locations in 16 countries and 420,000 customers. North America is the key growth market

Dethleffs, the Isny im Allgäu-based caravan manufacturer, has confirmed that it will suspend production of the Camper, Nomad and Beduin Scandinavia ranges for the 2027 model year. The final batch will roll off the line in autumn 2026. Only the entry-level c'joy, c'go and c'go up models will remain in the 2027 lineup. Completely revised versions are expected for the 2028 model year. The reasons for the pause have not been disclosed, but are likely linked to cost-cutting and allowing dealers to clear inventory amid a post-pandemic market saturation.