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The year 1956 saw the combined launch of a revolutionary motorcaravan base vehicle from two of our (linked) motor manufacturers, Austin and Morris. It represented a brace of ‘firsts’, namely the first BMC (British Motor Corporation) joint Austin/Morris design-and-build venture, and the first British ’van of unitary construction. For those who were looking at buying…

Remember when a 28°C summer’s day was considered a scorcher? And, if it lasted for more than a week, standpipes suddenly appeared in the street? Well, those sorts of temperatures are now considered modest, as the mercury stretches into the 30s most summer months – and even hit 40°C not that long ago. One place…

The first-ever Volkswagen Transporter plug-in hybrid is now available to order. The new van combines a 2.5-litre petrol engine with an electric motor and an 11.8kWh battery. That produces 232PS of combined power via the CVT transmission, and, depending on the exact body style, a pure electric range of up to 35 miles. The van,…

Niesmann+Bischoff is upgrading its Fiat Ducato-based iSmove A-class motorhomes for the 2027 season, six years after the range’s launch. The brand is well-known for producing luxurious motorhomes, including the Arto 78. Now, for the new model year, all iSmove motorhomes will now come with Truma CombiNeo 6 E heating as standard, including the iNet X Panel.…

Not that long ago, if you wanted to watch TV in your motorhome, there was really only one answer: a satellite dish bolted to the roof. It was a bit of a badge of honour, too – nothing said ‘serious motorhomer’ like pulling onto a pitch and firing up the dish before the kettle had…

If you’re thinking of buying a motorhome but are put off by the perceived high cost of entry, or you’re an existing owner looking to camp on the cheap, then this is for you. There are lots of ways you can enjoy the freedom of the outdoors without spending a fortune, and here, I’ll share…

Auto-Sleepers is the UK’s longest established volume motorhome producer, and is now part of the Trigano SPA group. Originally just converters of panel vans, they proceeded to massively increase their market share by building a range of GRP monocoque coachbuilts which sold in huge numbers. But they became very costly to manufacture. Auto-Sleepers’ response was…

Ford has decided to stop selling its Nugget campervan in the UK. The Nugget, which celebrates its 40th anniversary this year, is currently built for Ford by Westfalia, and has been available as a standard Nugget and as the longer Nugget Plus, with a toilet at the rear. Its continuing popularity on the continent of…

Westfalia has unveiled its new Fiat Ducato-based Columbus Liner and the MAN TGE-based Sven Hedin 50th Anniversary Edition campervans. The ‘vans, which come on two of the best vans for converting to a camper, are set to make their debut at Caravan Salon, and follow on from the brand’s launch of the two-model Fiat-based Nansen…

Volkswagen has announced that the Grand California is being updated to come with an optional off-grid package and improved driving assistance systems. The best VW campervans are synonymous with stylish touring, a trend that the latest Grand California models look set to continue. Available as both the Grand California 600 (see our review of the…