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Carthago has upgraded its chic c-line range for 2026 and is extending the lighter-weight, narrower c2 tourer A-class range it launched last season to include Fiat-based vehicles for the first time. New Mercedes Sprinter-based chic c-line models from the manufacturer of luxury motorhomes will now come with the “V-face” front facade that was first introduced…

The Motorhome and Caravan Show at the NEC in Birmingham is rapidly approaching (14th-19th October 2025), and if you’re planning to visit and browse the latest releases from the biggest industry names, don’t miss our special discount code! Practical Motorhome is supported by its audience. When you purchase through links on our site, we may…

The Newport International Boat Show, scheduled for 11-14 September, will include a range of new educational talks and workshops for show visitors. Featuring powerboats and sailboats ranging from 15ft to 90ft, the 54th Newport Boat Show will take place across multiple interconnected show wharfs, marinas and sites in downtown Newport, Rhode Island. This year, the…

Marina firm D-Marin is continuing its digital-first approach with the wider rollout of its Smart Pedestal technology across its network.  Designed to give berth holders more control and convenience, these pedestals allow users to manage their electricity and water usage remotely, through the D-Marin App or by scanning a QR code.  Now installed at over…

One hundred years after the UK introduced its first drink-driving laws, the British Ports Association (BPA) is again urging the government to close what it calls a longstanding loophole in maritime legislation that allows non-professional mariners to operate vessels while under the influence of alcohol. The renewed call from BPA comes in the wake of…

The American Boat & Yacht Council (ABYC) has published its latest Standards and Technical Information Reports for Small Craft. This annual publication – now on its 65th edition – provides updates on standards that guide more than 90 per cent of boats constructed in North America. These latest updates will assist marine industry professionals to…

The famous Goodwood Revival event, which this year takes place from 12-14 September at the historic Goodwood Circuit near Chichester, will feature a daily parade of Volkswagen Type 2 Split Screen campervans – and Splitty owners can take part, too. The best VW campers provide comfortable touring bases, with the iconic ‘vans having become quite…

The prospect of polishing a motorhome can feel daunting, but it’s a maintenance task that is very worth doing. This is because it will not only help to protect your motorhome, but also keep it looking its best. Practical Motorhome is supported by its audience. When you purchase through links on our site, we may…

Inadequate design, certification, maintenance and inspection process for Titan are being blamed for the loss of life on OceanGate’s submersible which imploded during a June 2023 dive to the Titanic, killing five people. A report by the US Coast Guard Marine Board of Investigation (MBI) on the loss of the submersible cites other factors, including…

Early August saw a flotilla of boats gathered at Baits Bite Lock on the River Cam to raise awareness of the pressing challenges facing Britain’s inland waterways, as part of the major Fund Britain’s Waterways (FBW) campaign for 2025. Organised in partnership with the Great Ouse Boating Association, the event saw 15 narrowboats and cruisers,…