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Japanese workshop builds NISMO-styled Nissan Caravan © 自動車情報誌「ベストカー」
Builds JP Japan 2 days ago 2

Japanese workshop builds NISMO-styled Nissan Caravan

The specialized workshop IFUU and its parts division Dynasty have unveiled a customized Nissan Caravan van styled after Nissan's NISMO performance line. The vehicle features a full body kit, Stealth Grey paint with red accents, and interior elements inspired by the GT-R. The parts, including the ABS plastic body kit, are available both as part of a complete vehicle package and for individual purchase.

Three camper conversion kits for Ducato vans from €2,500 © Futuro Prossimo
Builds IT Italy 5 days ago

Three camper conversion kits for Ducato vans from €2,500

Three modular kits for converting Fiat Ducato vans into campers dominate the Italian market. The S-MOOVE, Combeing, and VanCubic kits, priced from €2,500 to €5,000, circumvent costly official homologation as they are legally classified as transported goods. Their popularity is rising among remote workers seeking to reduce housing costs.

Japanese tuning brand unveils camper based on outgoing Toyota Hilux © Daily-Motor.Ru
Builds JP Japan 6 days ago

Japanese tuning brand unveils camper based on outgoing Toyota Hilux

Japanese company Direct Cars has developed the BR75 SUV Adventure Camper, an adventure motorhome based on the previous generation Toyota Hilux GR Sport pickup. The vehicle features off-road upgrades, while the compact living module includes a kitchen, a bathroom with a shower, and a lounge that converts into a double bed. Power is supplied by a 200 Ah battery and a 200-watt solar panel. Sales of such vehicles in Japan will end with the discontinuation of the previous Hilux generation by the end of 2026.

Chevrolet Onix converted into a motorhome goes viral © Auto Test
Builds PE Peru 21.01.2026

Chevrolet Onix converted into a motorhome goes viral

A couple transformed a compact Chevrolet Onix LS hatchback into an improvised motorhome for sleeping on the road. They folded the rear seats to create a sleeping area and used custom-cut thermal insulation on the windows. The project gained viral attention on social media by showcasing travel without a specialized RV.

Motorhome built on KAMAZ chassis features wood-burning stove © «Первый технический» - www1.ru
Builds RU Russia 21.01.2026

Motorhome built on KAMAZ chassis features wood-burning stove

A Russian workshop has built a motorhome on a three-axle KAMAZ-43118 chassis. The key feature is a long-burning wood-burning stove-fireplace, rarely used in mobile homes due to installation and safety complexities. Autonomy is provided by solar panels, 800 Ah batteries, and a 400-liter water supply.

Handmade caravan for winter camping © ????Ʈ ????
Builds KR South Korea 21.01.2026

Handmade caravan for winter camping

A couple in their 50s uses a handmade caravan for winter camping. They built the travel trailer themselves in the 1990s and continue to upgrade it. Their experience demonstrates the possibilities of DIY wheeled housing for year-round use.

Family converts double-decker bus into motorhome after eviction notice © SWR Aktuell
Builds DE Germany 18.01.2026

Family converts double-decker bus into motorhome after eviction notice

The Eckhoff family from Lower Saxony is converting a double-decker bus into a motorhome after receiving an eviction notice from their apartment. They plan to travel across Europe in summer 2027, combining life on the road with work as a breastfeeding consultant and an electrician. The family will share their story at the CMT travel fair in Stuttgart on January 20.

Engineer builds two-headed minivan from two old vehicles © Hagerty Media
Builds US United States 19.01.2026

Engineer builds two-headed minivan from two old vehicles

A Detroit resident constructed an unusual vehicle by joining the front ends of two old minivans. With help from friends, he welded the structure together in three days at a workshop in Ferndale, Michigan. The resulting vehicle, with two cabs facing opposite directions, can crab-walk and reach speeds over 80 mph.

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