Caravan tourism in Tirupati stalls due to high prices and lack of progress

India's Ministry of Road Transport has proposed new standards for several vehicle types, including trailer caravans. The draft Automotive Industry Standards (AIS) introduce type approval rules for caravans and troop carriers. Additionally, testing standards for air conditioning and heating systems in cabin-equipped agricultural tractors are set. The rules do not apply to hybrid or fully electric tractors.

A Bolero camper carrying 23 passengers overturned Friday evening in Kullu district. Two victims are in critical condition and were taken to Shimla hospital. The driver is accused of speeding and losing control.

A head-on collision between an SUV and a camper in Churu district, Rajasthan, India, caused both vehicles to catch fire. Three people died at the scene, five were injured and hospitalized. Investigation is ongoing.

Almería is putting up physical barriers to keep motorhomers off its former fairground — while Turkey simply evicts them from the beach. Lightship is quadrupling its electric-caravan factory in Colorado, even as 50% of Italian motorhome renters turn out to be under 35. Plus 800 kg of hashish in a motorhome at the Spanish border, Anker's 800 W charger running off the alternator, and Carstay as the mobile HQ of a Tokyo festival — all in this issue.

Hyundai and Kia achieved record quarterly sales in India in Q1 2026, exceeding 250,000 vehicles for the first time. The RV-focused strategy drove cumulative RV sales past 4 million units.

Spain introduced new road sign S-128 and banned camper vans from parking near beaches. Germany responded with a 3.82-metre electric camper van — fits anywhere, furniture not included. JAL now rents out motorhomes from Narita with miles earned per rental. Storm Ali blowing a traveller's caravan off an Irish cliff, and the Outbound demo for PS5 — all in this issue.