Scotland’s only dedicated event for caravanners and outdoor lovers will be officially opened on 5 February by TV favourite Carol Smillie.
The show is taking place at Glasgow’s SECC from 5 to 8 February 2009.
Over 130 companies will be exhibiting the latest caravans, motor caravans, parks and the largest collection of holiday homes in the UK. [...]
Posted in Motorhome News on January 15th, 2009 No Comments »
THE motorhome industry’s finest have been rewarded with top accolades in the MMM Awards 09.
Staff at a number of companies are celebrating success in the awards ceremony, which recognises top products and businesses.
Awards were given out for the following categories:
• Motorhome of the Year
• Base Vehicle of the Year
• Manufacturer of the Year
• High Top [...]
Discover Leisure have over 150 vehicles available including new and used campers, awnings, tents and caravan equipment, caravans and motorhomes, including some vehicles with no reserve ready for auction on the 17th January 2009.
A perfect opportunity to grab a bargain for immediate dispatch to use for your holidays in the UK this year, to avoid [...]
Posted in Motorhome News on January 13th, 2009 No Comments »
Directors and staff at Romahome, the South’s only motorhome manufacturer, are dancing with joy after receiving two top industry awards from none other than John Sergeant.
Motorcaravan Motorhome Monthly named Romahome the top UK motorhomes manufacturer in its prestigious 2009 awards. It also gave a bronze award to Romahome’s new R10 Solo, a single berth motorhome [...]
Posted in 4x4 News on January 13th, 2009 No Comments »
The new 3.2-litre diesel NT Pajero four-wheel drive wagon has been awarded 4X4 Australia Magazine’s top accolade and named the 2009 4X4 of the Year – yet another worldwide accolade that this fantastic 4×4 has collected.
According to 4X4 Australia Magazine’s editor, Dean Mellor, the Pajero triumphed over some tough competitors – and even tougher on- [...]
The UK Motorhome and Caravan Spring Fair at Newark Showground (Nottinghamshire) is a popular start to the outdoor show season. This year the show takes place on March 28th and 29th, and will see a number of improvements, including:
Additional exhibition hall – now 2 giant halls full of indoor stands (over 150 stands in total, [...]
Posted in Caravan News on January 9th, 2009 No Comments »
Families invest in caravans for holidays
FORGET five-star hotels in Europe or luxury beach apartments in the Caribbean – the great British holiday is back.
In the current economic climate, it seems that people are ditching their passports and hitching up the caravan.
With the weak pound – currently worth almost the same as the euro – Britons [...]
Posted in Motorhome News on January 8th, 2009 No Comments »
DAMON has launched a more fuel-efficient American RV, called Avanti.
Bill Fenech, President of Damon Motor Coach, said: “Preliminary independent testing has indicated that the Avanti will deliver nearly 15mpg. This is revolutionary for a Class A motorhome.”
While the figure might not sound particularly impressive to European buyers, it should be considered that the Avanti is [...]
Posted in 4x4 News on January 8th, 2009 No Comments »
AE 4×4 CLUB has donated £150 to Riverside Explorer Scouts, based in Dumfries to help them fund purchases of essential camping equipment.
The equipment is needed to help the scouts take part in the full range of traditional scouting activities including camping in Ae forest, hill walking as well as a wide range of pursuits relevant [...]
Posted in Car News on January 7th, 2009 No Comments »
All new Terios models registered between now and the end of March will gain five years or 45,000 miles of free servicing – whichever comes first. On top of this, every Terios comes with a five-year unlimited mileage warranty and five years’ roadside assistance, making the Terios an impressive package in terms of low running [...]