Articles by author Michael Kirchberger

cenews – March 23, 2025. There is no substitute for displacement, as the saying goes. Here, 2.5 liters meet 140 hp and a hybrid system. The standard consumption can be undercut. Comfortable on the road.

cenews – February 28, 2025. Plenty of space, an economical engine and a well thought-out operating concept are just some of the virtues of the brand's largest model. High towing capacity and also available as a seven-seater on request.

cenews – October 21, 2024. Police in France also want to see the large warning signs on tourists' motorhomes to warn them of the blind spot.

cenews – September 3, 2024. Talis" caravan with flexible use of furniture and fold-out alcove, ideal trailer for electric cars at 900 kilograms, "Action" caravan with eye-catching off-road look.

cenews – August 24, 2024. The variety of products at the exhibition at the Düsseldorf Exhibition Center has never been so great. Nevertheless, the industry is showing the first signs of concern.

cenews – July 29, 2024. The Niesmann + Bischoff series is entering its fifth generation. It is based on the Mercedes-Benz Sprinter. Two layouts and two engines to choose from. From 138,990 euros.

cenews – July 22, 2024. Morelo is renewing its entry-level Loft series, between 7.99 and 8.45 meters long, new exterior and interior design, textile wall coverings, even the basic model costs 219,900 euros.

cenews – June 18, 2024. La Strada has implemented a new room concept on a six-meter camper van. The sleeping area becomes a face-to-face seating area.

cenews – June 16, 2024. Eura Mobil has presented its new products for the next travel season. Intergra Line GT based on Mercedes, Forster builds narrow and Karmann stays under 55,000 euros.

cenews – June 13, 2024. New adventure vans from Knaus and Weinsberg with higher ground clearance and all-wheel drive, but not ready for series production until the Caravan Salon in Düsseldorf at the end of August.

cenews – June 8, 2024. The boom is leading to significant impairments that actually contradict the original idea of this form of vacation. Accommodation prices are also rising.

cenews – April 23, 2024. New top-of-the-range SUV model is based on the Experimental study, also as a purely electric top model; all versions are built in Eisenach.

cenews – April 21, 2024. The four-door coupé is ideally equipped for the long haul. The build quality is excellent and this also applies to the driving dynamics and suspension comfort.

cenews – April 18, 2024. The new variant based on the VW Crafter is largely fully equipped and has a superior engine. For the market launch, the camper is 20,000 euros cheaper until the end of May.

cenews – April 13, 2024. Hessian motorhome manufacturer converts its entire electricity consumption to green electricity, roof-mounted solar system also feeds four charging points, running costs reduced despite higher prices.

cenews – March 22, 2024. The range is now over 400 kilometers. The engine is significantly more powerful than before. The commercial vehicles of all four brands operate under the Pro One business unit.

cenews – March 18, 2024. 67 days a year on the road? The internet platform Camperdays.de has done the math: Renting a vehicle for your vacation is usually cheaper.

cenews – March 17, 2024. The E-SUV from Korea is an impressive appearance with a high level of comfort. However, the standard range was a long way off in our practical test.

cenews – March 16, 2024. Knaus Tabbert is one of the big three in the caravanning industry. Managing Director Wolfgang Speck may be reviving an old brand.

cenews – March 1, 2024. EU Parliament against roadworthiness tests and for extension to 4.25 tons for electric vehicles and motorhomes, adjustment of the minimum age for bus drivers to 21 years.

cenews – December 29, 2023. Alcove motorhomes are not necessarily stylish, but they are very practical. And above all, relatively affordable. A perfect example for just under 63,000 euros and up to seven people.

cenews – December 11, 2023. Registrations return to pre-corona pandemic levels. Industry association CIVD sees moderate increases for the coming years. Campervans and panel vans at 60 percent.

cenews – November 15, 2023. With the X-Tura, Eura Mobil is launching a semi-integrated motorhome based on the Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 4x4. The manufacturer's first all-wheel drive vehicle costs up to 180,000 euros.

cenews – November 10, 2023. Autumn has its golden side and is perfect for a road trip in a motorhome. The big tourist crowds in the Alpine hotspots are over at this time of year.

cenews – October 28, 2023. In the 1960s, many automakers placed great hope in the Wankel engine. Only Mazda is still faithful to it and is now bringing it back as a range extender in the MX-30.

cenews – September 12, 2023. The new platform from the Stellantis Group is designed for record-breaking ranges of up to 700 kilometers. The electric car will be launched on the market at the beginning of next year.

cenews – August 29, 2023. Karmann Mobil now also offers longitudinal beds in a smaller format in the Davis 600. The new floor plan based on the Fiat Ducato can be seen at the trade show in Düsseldorf.

cenews – August 25, 2023. VW is showing a study of the seventh generation camping bus at the Caravan Salon, with a second sliding door and plug-in hybrid drive, production model possible in 2025.

cenews – August 25, 2023. Retro camper with corrugated plastic look for distinctive travel experience, on board four can sleep and eat, modern interior, a lifting roof brings standing height.

cenews – August 24, 2023. Traditional campervan based on the Transit Custom comes with a standard retractable roof and diesel engine, later also as a plug-in version and all-wheel-drive variant, equipment from Westfalia.

cenews – August 23, 2023. With electrically extending trailer hitch and a foldable carrier for the bikes, their transportation with a Kia Sportage succeeds in the most pleasant way.

cenews – August 21, 2023. The basic version of the mini SUV with three-diamond logo on the radiator grille pleases with homely spaciousness and value for money, less so with its modest performance.