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All-new Volkswagen California: Full details unveiled

Mike RuffMay 12, 2024May 12, 2024

by Mike RuffMay 12, 2024May 12, 20240

The all-new Volkswagen California campervan series has been unveiled in Germany. This iconic Volkswagen campervan line-up offers five versions: the California Ocean, California Coast, California...

VW California owner blames ‘plant-based wire insulation’ for rodent damage

Mike RuffNovember 12, 2023November 12, 2023

by Mike RuffNovember 12, 2023November 12, 20230

The owner of a Volkswagen T6.1 California campervan has told of his devastation after the wiring was eaten by rodents. Ian Newbold, 52, says the...

Campervanning could be the cure to the Nation’s poor sleep, sleep expert says

Mike RuffOctober 19, 2023October 19, 2023

by Mike RuffOctober 19, 2023October 19, 20230

Sleep expert, Sammy Margo, has given the Volkswagen California a five-star rating for sleep comfort and overall wellbeing. Chartered physiotherapist and author of The Good...

First pictures: Volkswagen premieres new California Concept

Mike RuffAugust 25, 2023August 25, 2023

by Mike RuffAugust 25, 2023August 25, 20230

Volkswagen has officially unveiled its highly anticipated new California Concept today at Caravan Salon trade fair in Düsseldorf, offering a glimpse into the future of...

Sneak-peak of new Volkswagen Multivan California camper ahead of 2024 production

Mike RuffAugust 4, 2023August 4, 2023

by Mike RuffAugust 4, 2023August 4, 20230

Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles has offered a glimpse at its California Concept, offering a look ahead to the future of the model series. The production version...

Volkswagen expands ‘Try Before You Buy’ to include California 6.1

Mike RuffJuly 4, 2023July 4, 2023

by Mike RuffJuly 4, 2023July 4, 20230

Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles is expanding its ‘Try Before You Buy’ offer, allowing customers to enjoy a week-long trial of the Volkswagen California 6.1 campervan from...

Volkswagen celebrates arrival of new California Surf with ‘sales event’

Mike RuffApril 14, 2023April 14, 2023

by Mike RuffApril 14, 2023April 14, 20230

Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles is celebrating the launch of the new California Surf with a selection of summer finance offers, live until Sunday 30 April. The...

Volkswagen reveals new California Surf campervan

Mike RuffFebruary 28, 2023February 28, 2023

by Mike RuffFebruary 28, 2023February 28, 20230

Volkswagen has unveiled its new Transporter 6.1-based California Surf campervan, with prices starting from £68,234. Adding to the existing California range – consisting of Beach...

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California

All-new Volkswagen California: Full details unveiled

VW California owner blames ‘plant-based wire insulation’ for rodent damage

Campervanning could be the cure to the Nation’s poor sleep, sleep expert says

First pictures: Volkswagen premieres new California Concept

Sneak-peak of new Volkswagen Multivan California camper ahead of 2024 production

Volkswagen expands ‘Try Before You Buy’ to include California 6.1

Volkswagen celebrates arrival of new California Surf with ‘sales event’

Volkswagen reveals new California Surf campervan

BEDEO launches electric motorhome range

More calls for Highland Council to scrap “unworkable” motorhome pass scheme

‘Pembs Stop’ overnight parking trial expected to be scrapped

National Trust urges people to ‘leave no trace’ after increase in illegal camping and littering

CADAC 2 Cook 3 Turbo: New lightweight stove from Dometic

People smuggler jailed for stashing migrants inside motorhome