Weinsberg presented its latest vehicle study The new model is designed for long-distance travelling and expeditions and bears the slogan "Your Buddy for Everywhere" It is designed to fulfil the needs of globetrotters and adventure-seekers The exterior of the vehicle study is characterised by a vehicle graphic that picks up on cargo elements and thus creates an unmistakable appearance Customers can choose between four typical expedition colours for the exterior design the X-PEDITION 600 MQ offers space for up to four people The interior design focusses on functionality and modern aesthetics which contribute to better acoustics in the interior and the furniture design with sloping levels are striking There are also perforated panels made of brushed stainless steel and an LED lighting concept with a colour-changing function The vehicle is equipped with several practical solutions The table can be used both inside and outside The rear bed is equipped with a sliding backrest so that it can also be used as a comfortable sofa for reading or relaxing The new CLEANFLEX toilet is located in the bathroom and can be stowed away to save space when not in use The CLEANFLEX system works by automatically sealing the foil bag after each use This is done by a battery-operated sealing unit The sealed bags are collected in a collection container and can be stored for several days without odour nuisance A major advantage of the system is that there is no need for water flushing The compact design also allows the toilet to be positioned flexibly the space gained makes showering easier and offers more freedom of movement Other technical advantages of the CLEANFLEX system include the absence of an external flap on the vehicle and an extraction system to prevent odours Although the exact dimensions are not specified the X-PEDITION 600 MQ offers sleeping space for up to four people The layout presumably includes a main bed in the rear and a convertible seating area that can be used as additional sleeping accommodation Other features of the X-PEDITION 600 MQ include LED spotlights and indirect lighting for a personalised ambience Although no specific capacities are mentioned it can be assumed that sufficient storage space is available Even though no price information is available the X-PEDITION 600 MQ appears to be positioned as a premium offering in the expedition vehicle segment practical functions and modern design elements suggests that it is aimed at experienced travellers and adventure-seekers The vehicle study will celebrate its world premiere at the Caravan Salon in Düsseldorf from 30 August to 8 September 2024 Vansports Gravel-X: Off-road styling for the Mercedes Sprinter The New Audi A6 Plug-In Hybrid Has a Decent Electric Range Mercedes-Benz Sprinter celebrates its 30th anniversary Hymer Grand Canyon S Xperience: The motorhome for every season 2026 Jeep Compass Unveiled: Hybrid or EV With Up to 375 HP X-Gloo with pneumatic roof system study at the CMT 2025 Due to recent events, you can now leave online condolences with each obituary posted on the Kutis Funeral Home website. 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It's a ground-up rethink about the changing tastes and needs of modern RVing design-minded spirits who want to wring out every last millisecond of their time outdoors before grabbing a healthy homecooked meal and retiring for a night of sleep as comfortable as home The biggest departure from Weinsberg's other "Cara" vans is immediately clear the moment one enters the 250-in (636-cm) Fiat Ducato-based rig Instead of the open driver cab you'll find on virtually all other camper vans neatly splitting off the "van" from the "life." Not everyone will like having the cab and cabin cut off in this way but those who do will enjoy a homier space that helps one forget they're on the road Weinsberg further bolsters this feeling with warm Speaking of innovations turned up-and-coming standards, the deployable indoor shower room was once a rarity reserved mostly for customs and concepts but has slowly become more of a standard option available from small and large brands Weinsberg calls its design the "Secret Shower" and installs it amidships just in front of the rear transverse bed and between the two dinette bench seats The dining table slides away to free up the space and the raised dinette floor houses the shower pan and curtain below a folding lid adding a third function to the convertible dinette secures to the ceiling paneling and use a magnetic-close entry Weinsberg completes the bathroom with a portable toilet tucked away in a cabinet and a vanity cabinet over the kitchen sink with built-in mirror and space for things like toothbrushes and toothpaste the dinette is designed to seat up to five people on its two benches The table can slide out for dining and slide quickly away for more space Weinsberg uses its front wall to create a large L-shaped kitchen area with a dual-burner gas stove The console next to the entryway features an indoor/outdoor design with foldaway outdoor tabletop and slide-out pantry that can be used as a minibar slim fridge is also positioned for quick outdoor access the 630 LQ's rear bed is a fixed design that does not fold away to clear pass-through space for the myriad boards bikes and skis that Weinsberg's targeted demographic will undoubtedly want to bring along help create a cozier bedroom-like space enhanced by the personalization invited by the plank paneling and Weinsberg even shows a surfboard mounted to the wall providing a different way of carrying long gear A bicycle might be a little more difficult to hang but probably possible with the right hooks and clamps The rear of the bed can be propped up to create a sofa-style lounger for reading working or watching the available 32-in TV hanging on the front wall over the kitchen Weinsberg even offers an optional extension panel to create either an oversized bed measuring roughly 75 x 83-in (190 x 210-cm) – larger than a residential king – or a third berth on the dinette Weinsberg's design doesn't leave any room for rear belted seats but the Fiat Ducato cab can seat up to three people to match those three available sleeping berths Weinsberg's new van was clearly inspired by the floor plans The base Ducato is powered by a 138-hp 2.2-liter engine and six-speed manual transmission The animated video takes a closer look at the CaraLlife 630 LQ's layout and key components but the visuals tell the story pretty well Source: Weinsberg This website is using a security service to protect itself from online attacks The action you just performed triggered the security solution There are several actions that could trigger this block including submitting a certain word or phrase You can email the site owner to let them know you were blocked Please include what you were doing when this page came up and the Cloudflare Ray ID found at the bottom of this page From the German company Weinsberg X-pedition 600 MQ a CUV dedicated to those seeking extreme emotions and where the essential is visible to the eyes We are approaching a new season for recreational vehicles and soon we will be talking about fairs and news TheThe world of camper vans – CUV for the Knaus Tabbert group – continues to be the one that attracts the most attention The market speaks the language of vans and the offer is increasingly wider But with the limitations imposed by the basic van structure considering the important sales numbers at European level and also the requests for special vehicles must be taken into account and evaluated Evaluation that is not unknown to manufacturing companies that do their utmost to put the designers' ideas on the road It is not far behind Weinsberg, entry brand to the Knaus Tabbert group. The brand has presented a vehicle that leaves no doubt about its vocation. We are talking about the X-pedition 600 MQ model As the claim that accompanies its debut tells is a candidate as the ideal travel companion for any place and terrain The base is that of the Mercedes-Benz Sprinter with 150 hp and rear-wheel drive The all-wheel drive version is available on request and also gains 10 cm of ground clearance. The modern graphics and the sand color of the bodywork are current and centered for the type of use for which it is intended Without forgetting the All-Terrain tires with which it is fitted as standard A color that we also find for the underbody frame and for all the external accessories that are part of the Offroad trim As reported in the opening… the essential is visible to the eyes Certainly to fully enjoy this Weinsberg X-pedition 600 MQ the rail for fixing the parcel rack with LED light bar in X-pedition design The same luggage rack on which the platforms to disengage the vehicle Still metal case with rear closure with integrated ladder Even the front bumper has a granulated treatment instead of the classic painting And the first the impression is absolutely positive all the active and passive safety features of the Sprinter and the internal structure of the walls and floor which is of the sandwich type They are ten years of guarantee against water ingress Weinsberg adopts furniture with a tessellated structure it shows linear shapes that play with edges and depth levels The wall units are wider in the ceiling area mitigating at least in part the characteristic of the Sprinter which is tapered in the highest part Also for this reason on the outside we observe the presence of swellings in correspondence with the sleeping areaThe vertical slatted wall covering profiles give a touch of modernity and also serve the purpose of soundproofing the room further Nothing new regarding the layout which is based on the best-selling layout for the van world the one with a bed double transversal in the queue And advanced dinette that builds the living using the cabin's swivel seats (which can optionally be transformed into an emergency bed) La kitchen linear is particularly generous we find the compressor refrigerator with door that opens on both sidesThe worktop is very usable and features a flush-mounted stainless steel sink square and a hob with two traditional burners and an induction plate The perforated finishing panels in brushed aluminum are very interesting and distinctive especially if you request the toilet option Cleanflex (which can slide under the rear bed freeing up space for a generous shower The sink is also new and features a sliding system to save space when not in use and be convenient when needed The complete van file Weinsberg X-pedition 600 MQ you can find it on the number PA 624 ________________________________________________________ caravans and accessories on digital magazine from smartphone For the registered with the PLEINAIRCLUB Access to the digital magazine is included With thesubscription to PleinAir (11 print issues) receive the magazine and special inserts comfortably at home and save Search Results for {Phrase} ({RESULTS_COUNT} of {Results_count_total})Displaying {RESULTS_COUNT} results of {Results_count_total}More results ... Search More results... There were many gems at this year's Caravan Salon in Germany but this Fiat Ducato-based mini motorhome from Weinsberg caught our eye The Ducato is a popular platform for camper upfits This is the CaraLife 630 LQ, a new offering from the German-based company for 2024. It doesn't have a pop-top roof like the new VW T7 California but it does have a nifty kitchen fitted at the front of the living area in an L-shaped layout and a decent amount of counter space while also creating an outdoor dining area with a fold-out table Inside you'll find a second table that sets up for meals and stows away to make room for the shower Showers in small vans are becoming more common and Weinsberg opts for a quick-deploy stand-up shower nestled between the bed/garage and kitchen A simple folding mechanism brings the cubicle shower up from the floor and an available toilet can be stowed in the bench seat for the dinette A mirror with storage for toiletries is mounted up front at the kitchen sink giving this small van a legit full bathroom The flip side is that the living area truly feels like a living area A sizable bed occupies the back portion of the van mounted transverse with an optional extension to make the space a bit larger and it all sits atop a modest garage accessible from the back Checking out options at Weinsberg's website customization is plentiful and the end result is a posh camper for enjoying vanlife It has seats and sleeping arrangements for three people and it's modestly priced with a starting MSRP of €59,990 (approximately $65,000) the CaraLife isn't available in North America But it will be making the European rounds at shows through the fall for adventure seekers across the pond New Fiat Cronos Lands at Dealerships Before Its Reveal Fiat 600 (1955-1969): The Italian Volkswagen turns 70 Lotus Emira With Yellow Exhaust Tips Pays Tribute to an F1 GOAT Weinsberg launches the X-Cursion Cuv range and gives a decisive nod to the #vanlife philosophy The entrance mark of Jandelsbrunn group it shows itself more dynamic than ever flooding the market with novelties He does it with one strong attention to trends of the moment And embracing the concepts dear to the people of Vanlife an increasingly widespread and active community on the web It follows the line of branded cousins Knaus the new range of multi-purpose compact vehicles based on Volkswagen T6.1 mechanics Born to be agile like an SUV but spacious like a van they surprise twice The height is suns 228 cm and the line is incredibly attractive and above all aerodynamic The home garage will no longer be a problem electrically raised the roof by 70 centimetres when you get on board the space is really well exploited The first is the 500 SQM It has a rear double bed that shares part of the space with the toilet room equipped with a height-adjustable shower it prefers the living area with a face-to-face living room and bathroom with rotating wall and protection for the removable roof area Both models offer external and internal cargo spaces X-Cursion Cuv offers the best in the Edition Pepper version as usual full of features and with dedicated finishes They expand the ranges with six new typologies housing while for the second we find i 550 MG and MF All with lengths contained within six and a half metres they adopt mechanics Ford Transit and interesting solutions As in the case of 600 MEG which adopts the flexible bathroom solution the designers have captured the essence of vanlife addressing a young and active customer group The basis is that of Ducato measuring 636 centimetres and you immediately notice that the bulkhead was not removed between cabin and living room an extra wall which houses the L-shaped kitchen In the queue a transversal double bed in front of which there is the face-to-face dinette with retractable table Here we find a removable toilet hidden under the dinette and a shower created with a curtain to hang from the ceiling and a plate that reveals itself under the table area Various compartments and multifunctional furniture characterize the new van Walls and ceiling with laminated slats hide guides for hanging objects and personalizing the vehicle decal kits are also planned for the exterior All the previews for the 2024 season you'll find them in the next issue PA 613 You can read all the PleinAir technical data sheets in the digital magazine on your PC, tablet or smartphone. With a year of subscription to PLEINAIR (11 paper issues) you have the special inserts the digital magazine and the digital archive available from 2015 (with attachments) you receive the next issues comfortably at home and save A year ago, Knaus Tabbert introduced a new kind of CUV the "caravanning utility vehicle." Try as it might it won't be convincing anyone outside the company that "CUV" is anything more than a cutesy marketing term for a camper van that term is inspiring some innovative thinking Knaus will show the latest fruits of that thinking at the 2018 Düsseldorf Caravan Salon fruits that will include two all-new concept vans that show the path for a sportier Knaus takes camper vans full-on "fast and furious." Automakers are continually adding sportiness to their own CUV (crossover utility vehicle) lineups with genre-bending products and concepts like the Jaguar I-Pace and Buick Enspire Knaus Tabbert does much the same with its own variation of "CUV." since its entire business relies upon having a big boxy van cabin from which to create a living area So there's no turning the base van into a two-door or running the roofline down to the rear bumper – it's still just a big But with the Weinsberg CUVolution and Knaus CUVision Knaus Tabbert still manages to show a meaner Easily the most flamboyant camper van we can recall seeing the Weinsberg CUVolution has been drenched in bright orange "liquid chrome" paint and accented all around with matte anthracite trim that resembles carbon fiber It wears some major "Weinsberg" badges on the huge side skirts that transition into a beefy rear diffuser the CUVolution manages airflow with its big roof spoiler and up front it breathes through enlarged intakes Are van lifers looking for a camper van dressed up like a track car But Düsseldorf attendees are certain to be drawn into the Knaus Tabbert experience Especially if you're a large RV conglomerate with two camper van brands The CUVision that will appear alongside the CUVolution follows the recently introduced Van Ti Plus in Knaus' newfound working interest in MAN TGE vans This particular TGE gets some tuner-level sportiness by way of its low-set bodywork and gray and blue color scheme with chrome side accenting The 22-in Borbet rims add an extra hint of flash We're not sure that either the CUVision or CUVolution is up to the task of racing down a Porsche-powered VW Transporter camper van – Knaus Tabbert isn't an actual tuning shop so we doubt there's any horsepower bump to go along with the racy looks these vans look like they'd have a better shot than virtually any other Class B motorhome out there Knaus Tabbet didn't share any photos or details about the CUV concept interiors with its announcement so we're not sure if it has any plans to slide open the doors in Düsseldorf or if the vans will just be flashy show cars without any accompanying interior work We're certainly going to be tugging on the door handles to see if we can find out what's lurking inside Knaus Tabbert will also highlight the details of its evolving production "CUV" vans showing the updated 2019 Knaus Boxdrive and Boxstar and the 2019 Weinsberg CaraTour and CaraBus Innovations in these 2019 vans will be much more subtle than on the concepts but more useful for the goal of living on the road These include a new sandwich construction that increases interior standing height and improves insulation and sidewall-integrated 105-liter water tanks for further space savings We'll bring you a closer look at the most interesting of Knaus Tabbert group camper vans large motorhomes and caravans when we head to Düsseldorf next week Source: Knaus Tabbert It is the 17th painting recovered by the Foundation research by the Max Stern Art Restitution Project team identified records and key references to the German-Jewish art dealer’s ownership of the painting in the archives of the Netherlands Institute for Art History Soon after, the Holocaust Claims Processing Office of the New York State Department of Financial Services submitted a claim to the City of Weinsberg which had been displaying the work since 1968 The painting holds considerable meaning for this medieval Bavarian enclave Castle Weinsberg was attacked by King Conrad III The wives of the besieged castle negotiated a surrender granting them permission to leave with whatever they could take on their shoulders The king laughed and accepted the clever manoeuvre the Stern Foundation agreed with Weinsberg retaining the treasured work This international arrangement involved the Office for Provenance Research of the German Lost Art Foundation and the Cultural Foundation of German Federal States “Our city is thankful that with the active support of foundations and donors we were able to acquire the painting from the Stern Foundation this significant work can remain in the Weibertreu Museum where it has been displayed for the last 30 years.” “The restitution of this painting is testament to the fact that through the dedicated efforts of individuals and organizations a small measure of justice can be brought to this dark period of history,” says Stéphane Dion Canadian Ambassador and Special Envoy to the European Union and Europe “I congratulate everyone involved and strongly hope that the Max Stern Art Restitution Project will continue to receive all possible support in Germany.” The Stern Foundation is grateful to the offices of Neumeister auction house for hosting the return ceremony When the restitution agreement was finalized this past fall the intended venue for the ceremony was the Dusseldorf Stadtmuseum — to coincide with the opening of a travelling exhibition on Max Stern’s life and work With the surprising cancellation of the show by the City of Dusseldorf due to their stated concerns about Stern restitution claims in Germany “We are hopeful that the Weinsberg return and exemplary efforts of various state and national partners will compel other German municipalities museums and collectors to openly address restitution matters,” notes Clarence Epstein head of the Max Stern Art Restitution Project Max Stern (1904-1987) was the Jewish owner of an important art gallery in Dusseldorf With the rise of Nazism and his expulsion from the Reich Chamber of Fine Arts in 1935 due to his religion the inventory of Galerie Stern and his personal collection was sold by force and the remnants consigned to auction two years later Download a high-resolution version of “Woman of Weinsberg” by Gerrit Claesz Bleker. Concordia students mark National Indigenous Languages Day with a guest lecture from Canada’s Governor General Concordia theatre prof receives close to $200K in SSHRC funding Concordia’s Volt-Age drives transformative electrification research with new Impact funding It used to seem the best way to camp with outdoor toys was to throw the toys on a carrier or trailer behind the RV or tow a combo camper/hauler there's been a swarm of camper vans with integrated bike/gear garages perfect for camping and toy hauling within the compact footprint of the van Possibly the most convincing variant we've seen the new Weinsberg 630 MEG [Outlaw] features an extra-high bed above a tall It can swallow up a full quad or multiple bikes and keep them out of sight locked safely away below the snoring GoPro protagonists above Weinsberg takes a very different tack from Citroën, which also debuted a new ATV-hauling camper van at this year's Düsseldorf Caravan Salon. It goes more the route of British "sporthome" builders like RP Motorhomes accommodating toys in a sealed-off garage below a raised rear bed inside It says it's using near-hermetic levels of sealing to prevent unwanted gas fumes from escaping into the van finishing the garage walls and furniture in a durable which feel more like open toy haulers with camping amenities the MEG Outlaw (the brackets are cool once but we're dropping 'em) is designed to live as comfortably as a regular camper van albeit with a little less headroom over top the bed The Outlaw's configuration does look much the same as any other camper van starting with the passenger-side kitchen with dual-burner stove sink and 95L compressor fridge right inside its sliding entry A front dinette seats up to four with a rear bench and available swivel driver cab seats and a floating table attaches and detaches as needed The bed is accessed via ladder and provides 78 x 69-in (197 x 175 cm) of sleeping space An additional person can sleep on the converted dinette set with help from the 57 x 28-in (145 x 70-cm) front bed kit The wet cell next to the bed ladder offers a shower and the doorway behind the ladder provides direct access to the garage Weinsberg offers a variety of available floor rails load ramps and carriers for loading and securing cargo behind through the double doors The MEG Outlaw floor plan is available on Weinsberg's CaraBus and CaraTour camper vans functionally identical vans with different styling Each Outlaw camper is built on the 250-in (636-cm) Fiat Ducato with 118-hp 2.3-liter MultiJet engine Standard features include a Truma Combi 6D diesel heater/water boiler Both the CaraTour and CaraBus 630 MEG Outlaw models start at €44,870 (approx The model we checked out at the Caravan Salon was optioned up to €59,706 ($65,775) with features like a more powerful 138-hp engine single-motorcycle loading package and 50th anniversary pack we've included some photos of the original 1969 camper van it showed to celebrate This 181-in (460-cm)-long pop-top mini-bus with fully removable furniture was based on the Fiat 238 the predecessor to the Ducato that underpins modern Weinsbergs and a majority of Europe's other camper vans Source: Weinsberg Recreational vehicle camping is a timeless family vacation tradition that provides a fun While families with children make up a key demographic of the RV industry that industry focuses its design and features overwhelmingly on adults Features like illuminated wine cabinets and slide-out espresso machines do little to make the trip better for junior (though we guess they do keep mom and dad jovial) Sure the adults are the ones buying the RV keeping the little ones happy during the trip is priority number one The CaraKids motorhome and caravan design studies from Weinsberg were constructed from start to finish with children in mind and they feature a number of smart details that promise to make RV camping more fun and convenient for the smallest campers - and Weinsberg is the entry level camper brand of the Knaus Tabbert family tree, and as we've seen with the Caravisio and Travelino Knaus likes to explore the future of the industry and liven up trade shows with concept campers The two CaraKids designs are among the group's latest concepts this time exploring how the industry's future could be more kid-friendly Weinsberg worked with Germany's Caravaning and Promobil trade publications enlisting the help of readers to identify the types of features they'd want in a more family-friendly camping vehicle It reworked the interiors of both its CaraHome 700 DG motorhome and CaraOne 550 QDK camping trailer showing how its child-focused design could easily fit the two vehicle types Unlike the outlandish style and features we often see in the concept cars of auto shows the CaraKids' designs follow a much simpler Weinsberg and its partners redesigned very specific parts of the camper interiors to create a more child-friendly whole The CaraKids designs may or may not prove marketable but they're definitely thoughtful exercises with some interesting ideas nothing flashy or outlandish getting in the way Weinsberg's CaraHome 700 DG is a 24.4-ft-long (7.43-m) motorhome built on a Fiat Ducato and powered by a 113-hp 2.0-liter Multijet engine with more powerful engines available as options It sleeps up to six on a combination of above-cab alcove double bed rear double bed and convertible dining-area bed along with the amenities expected of a full-fledged motorhome: electrical system most noticeable update in the CaraKids version of the CaraHome is the extensive use of fall-out protection Weinsberg adds stretch side netting to the convertible dining area/bed and a fold-away wall on the alcove bed helping to keep children safe and in place The raised rear bed also features fall-out protection in the form of the robust slide-up ladder that makes it easy (and fun) for children to climb into bed The ladder even includes indoor climbing wall-style grips which kids should enjoy using to manipulate a few extra minutes out of the day by taking a slower children can keep books and other belongings close at hand with the integrated elastic straps on the fabric wall Because children don't stretch out as far as adults Weinsberg uses the foot of the rear bed as a storage alcove that houses plastic bins The bins make loading/unloading between house and camper a bit easier than drawers or cabinets These type of plastic bins are also featured on the tall shelving unit just behind the driver's cab Children can keep their ever-so-important electronic devices topped off using the two USB ports The cupholder mounted to the side wall helps to stop spills but since it's unlikely to catch every tipped cup Post-trip clean-up becomes easier with the help of the washable zip-away fabric panels on the seats and seat backs The bench seating includes Isofix hardware for affixing car seats The bathroom gets its own happy kid-camper updates most notably the drop-down stepping stool built into the wall The stool helps boost small children up to toilet level Fabric storage bags keep up to six occupants' personal hygiene items organized Child-security electrical outlets provide added safety throughout the CaraOne 550 QDK trailer is shorter and smaller than the CaraKids motorhome rear-corner bunks and a convertible dining area bed Weinsberg says it can sleep up to seven with an added bunk bed and dining-area bed extension the CaraKids concept caravan shares many features with the larger CaraKids motorhome We won't bother rehashing things like fall-out protectors zip-away upholstery or bathroom stepping stools but you can see more of how these fit into the CaraOne in the photo gallery Where the caravan version separates itself from the CaraKids motorhome is in its bunk section The dual bunk area of the rear corner is carved out from the rest of the cabin creating a sort of dedicated child's play and sleep area The lower bunk folds up into the wall when not in use and the ladder/lower bunk fall-out protector swings out to serve as a divider door The plastic storage bins on the floor below the bunks have cushioned tops to double as comfy chairs and children can use the floor space for play There's also a flip-up bedside table and wall-mounted chalkboard Each of the two bunks has its own USB port and fabric wall with elastic straps The CaraKids caravan study includes a lockable kitchen for keeping dangerous cleaners and chemicals safely out of reach child-safety electrical sockets and a raised front bed designed for easier diaper changes The front bed area also includes an under-bed storage cabinet with external access and a bedside cabinet designed for baby accessory organization Given that the CaraKids designs are just concepts it's not clear if any of their features will see production or how much they'll cost The upgrades do seem smart and straightforward enough as to at least be offered as options The kid-friendly elements and bright colors would surely make the idea of a long bumpy family road trip much more enticing to children of all ages Weinsberg used last September's Düsseldorf Caravan Salon and last month's CMT show to highlight its CaraKids models We're sure it listened intently to public feedback at both shows whose word we're inclined to take since it was integral in the creation of the CaraKids concepts Weinsberg said that the CaraKids feature package would add about €2,500 to the price of the CaraHome 700 DG Source: Weinsberg, Promobil (German) Warning: The following article may make you want to move to Germany. It may also make you want to throw down all your hard-earned Euros and ship your very own Weinsberg Carabus 630 MEG Outlaw back to the States It takes a lot to convince us here at RideApart to highlight and report on things with four wheels but this mobile garage is perfect If you race motocross or even if you just like to camp out at the trailhead and rip through forests on the weekend this Fiat Ducato-based motorhome has you sorted You might know the Fiat Ducato as the Ram Promaster in North America So the bed is elevated above the garage in the rear but wide and long enough that the manufacturer claims up to three people can sleep in it (and you thought the French were the adventurous ones) Maximum payload for the Outlaw is 1,150 pounds – enough for two motorbikes or a race bike and a set of tools and spares There are two pivoting cab seats (driver and passenger) that turn around and join the dining table and two other seats The Caratour range is powered by a 2.0L Fiat four-cylinder diesel good for 120 horsepower and 236 pound-feet of torque as standard. An upgraded 2.3L motor good for 180 hp is available. Gross vehicle weight (GVWR) is 8,900 lb.   The company is charging just under 45,000 Euro ($US49,000) for the vehicle in Europe, but it looks like you’d have a hard time getting one in the USA. The good news is, you can always buy a long-wheel-base high-roof Ram Promaster and kit it out yourself. Now excuse me, I’m off to my Ram dealership and Home Depot. New York Doesn't Have Any Motorcycle Riding Schools Right Now, and It's Stupid Why This Retro-Styled Electric Motorcycle Looks Like a Fun and Practical Daily Ride The Moto Guzzi Open House Is Coming Back, So Get Ready to Get to Italy Suzuki Really Wants You To Test Ride the New DR-Z4S, Launches Demo Tour Finally, the Oscars Will Award Films for Stunts Peep This Vintage '90s Kawasaki Jet Ski, Still In Its Crate and It's For Sale Ewan McGregor and Charley Boorman Are Back On Motorcycles, 'Long Way Home' Is Coming The German doctor hands me a small brown bottle with indecipherable markings I am not quite sure I understand his reply “The wine is from a new grape variety called We88-101-13 It is a cross-breeding of FR147-66 and We75-34-13.” but I honestly think they need to work on a snappier title shame about the label – the latest white wine to come out of the wine school Welcome to the wonderful world of LVWO a viticulture school in Weinsberg situated two hours South of Frankfurt in the state of Württemberg it has been educating people about viticulture and helping them market their wines through the Staatsweingut Weinsberg winery The viticulture school has been at the forefront of improvements in vine stock and wine quality for almost 150 years and has been a breeding ground for major advances in combatting vine disease for re-discovering old grapes and wines and setting out the blueprint for what has become the modern revival in German winemaking It can also give pointers to other viticulture schools around the globe on how to prepare for and keep abreast of climate change “The main aim of the school is to give more wine education to the winemakers and cellar masters of the future To make progress through innovation,” explains Dr Dietmar Rupp Because of its latitude the German wine industry has always had issues with disease and with the ripening of certain grapes New varietals have been cross-bred at the viticulture school that have helped resist disease and a good deal of work is currently being done on combatting new climate-related threats like the Asian fruit fly a fly that loves wet summer conditions and as a result devastated many crops in 2014 Climate change has also meant that varietals such as Cabernet Sauvignon Merlot and Syrah are starting to grow better in Germany and meet the growing demand for international-style cuvées The barrel room at viticulture school is full of magnificent barrels commemorating the men whose names were given to new cross-bred varietals Cross-breeding is a large part of work they do here Not just for disease-prevention but also to meet and feed changing consumer demand The most popular rosé and sparkling wine of Württemberg both originated from this school Poets and scholars from Schwaben and Franken have given their names to new bred varietals that have originated in the school which include Dornfelder and Kerner the most successful new bred varietal of the Twentieth Century Kerner is a cross between Riesling and Trollinger (the popular red grape of Württemberg) while Dornfelder is a cross between Helfensteiner and Heroldrebe Kerner was certified as a new variety in 1969 while Dornfelder received its certification in 1984 250 litre barrels celebrate the men whose names have been given to these hybrids On other bariques there are a plethora of different wines containing experimental clones and blends of cross-bred varietals The influence of the viticulture school partly explains why the multitude of grape varieties in Germany are clones of clones owner Barbara Singer needed a blackboard to explain her massive portfolio to me especially in a day that had its first welcome drink at 9am Back to viticulture school and in other rooms you find what you would get in any winery except much of it in miniature – fermenting tanks that look like diving equipment and are stacked upon one another like the cells of a beehive which changes colour at the touch of a button to help the students play with the colour of their experiments if it had a large map of the world at one end could easily be the lair of a Bond villain Attached to the school is a large commercial winery that allows viticulture students to market and sell their wine There was one I couldn’t help noticing that was arguably ‘trying to hard’ to be hip In fact it would make the perfect wine for an English surfing team the influence of the viticulture school goes far and wide A large percentage of the winemakers I met on a tour of the Württemberg and Rheinhessen regions are former students and clearly benefitted greatly from the technology on hand As graduates they continue to benefit from information exchange with the school helping them cope not only with setting up their own wineries but with the increasing need to change and meet the demands of the future The Buyer TVClick below to watch The Buyer's library of online debates, videos and webinars. In a moving ceremony June 14 at Congregation Shirat Hayam in Swampsoctt Swampscott High School 2008 graduate Elyse Knopf was awarded the Rabbi Edgar and Yvonne Weinsberg Tikun Olam Award The award was established in 2005 to honor Rabbi Edgar and Yvonne Weinsberg for their 21 years of service in this community The award emphasizes the need for engaging in interfaith or intergroup endeavors as much as possible Knopf was honored for being a top honors student a tireless volunteer and for her leadership amongst her peers in the Jewish community and general community at large Rabbi and Yvonne Weinsberg said they were “delighted to learn” that she was the recipient “The areas of your life which shone most brightly in the Jewish community were your leadership skills and your caring for others,” they said “Your volunteerism at the Jewish Rehabilitation Center was also a tremendous boon to the elders of the North Shore who reside there organizing and arranging for various events “For this and more we congratulate you and look forward to having your name inscribed as the third recipient on the annual Rabbi and Yvonne Weinberg Tikun Olam Award plaque.” Elyse is the daughter of Edward and Diane Knopf She will attend Washington University in the fall There are numerous institutions that provide higher education on viticulture and winemaking but very few are first-class wine producers per se Prior to the destruction wreaked by the two World Wars it was German-speaking Europe rather than the great U.S that produced the most Nobel laureates in Chemistry Signs of Germanic scientific dominance can still be seen in today’s vinous world with Austria and Germany sharing between themselves three of the oldest research centres dedicated to viticulture and winemaking in Klosterneuburg Established in 1868 as Königliche Weinbauschule (Royal Institute of Viticulture) Staatliche Lehr- und Versuchsanstalt für Wein- und Obstbau Weinsberg (State Education and Research Institute for Viticulture and Pomology Weinsberg; abbreviated as LVWO) is the oldest of its kind in Germany indeed predating the foundation of the country Its winemaking body is Staatsweingut Weinsberg a 40ha estate whose vinous portfolio is akin to proportional representation in parliament with Riesling representing merely 20% of total hectarage while possessing three Große Lage vineyards in Burg Wildeck Gundelsheimer Himmelreich and Weinsberger Schemelsberg The Chinese mind may find it difficult to imagine that government ownership and technological progress can be mentioned in one breath but this is the birthplace of such world-renowned crossings as Acolon Dornfelder (in honour of Immanuel Dornfeld the Anglo-Saxon mind may refuse to believe that rather than disrupting the omniscient market state bureaucracy actually does not harm to an entity’s initiative and ingenuity as Staatsweingut Weinsberg stays a member of Verband Deutscher Prädikats- und Qualitätsweingüter (VDP) A visit to this world-class research centre is a sui generis experience Rows after rows of clones and patches after patches of seedings are meticulously aligned in greenhouses and laboratories each given a thoroughly systematic name comprising seemingly random letters and numerals born WE70-281-35 and WE 70-77-4F respectively Cabernet Cubin and Mitos are both crossings of Cabernet Sauvignon and Lemberger There is not so much room for impressionism as austerity and exactness each successful clone is the result of literally hundreds if not thousands of attempts and that it is virtually unthinkable that a scientist would witness the complete cycle of a new variety within one’s lifetime since it may take up to a century for fruits to bear In addition to continually analysing and improving existing varieties scientists at LVWO are constantly creating new varieties essential to ensure viticultural security in an increasingly homogenised world The Irish Potato Famine from 1845 to 1849 and the Phylloxera Plague from the 1860s to 1890s are stark warnings against putting all the eggs in one baskets even if the baskets are Riesling and Pinot Noir… Staatsweingut Weinsberg Fumé Blanc H.A.D.E.S Sourced from old vines grown on Keuper marl fermented and matured on lees in barriques Saturated citrine with radiant golden reflex the assertive entry continues through a sumptuous mid-palate Staatsweingut Weinsberg Gundelsheimer Himmelreich Spätburgunder 2014 VDP GG Sourced from old vines planted in 1959 on steep slopes dominated by Muschelkalk the adorable entry evolves into a melodious mid-palate Comfortably rivals a grand cru from Côte-de-Nuits Staatsweingut Weinsberg Traum 2011 sourced from old vines grown on Gipskeuper and Keuper marl the fruit-laden entry persists through a well-built mid-palate This Cabernet quartet is as innovative as it is inimitable Cheong is a legal professional by day and columnist by night Having spent his formative years in Britain You must be logged in to post a comment The OIO said it had approved 27 consents under the special forestry test in the year since it was introduced A high ranking European official has bought a multi-million dollar Hawke's Bay sheep and beef farm to turn into forestry Austrian count Johannes Trauttmansdorff-Weinsberg now owns four farms around NZ after recently purchasing up one sheep and beef farm in Wairoa and another in Gisborne He paid $7.2m for just over 1000ha in Wairoa and intends to plant about 706ha as a commercial forest on Mangaaruhe Station and leave the rest as bush and shrubbery The commercial forest is due to be harvested around the year 2046 and replanted following harvest Many of the overseas sales have been approved under a new special forestry test to smooth the way for increased forestry investment But the count's move into Wairoa has some upset that the continuation of farm land being sold to forestry seems to be going ahead without delay Wairoa mayor Craig Little told RNZ the latest sales showed the special forestry test had got "totally out of control" and the government was not taking community concerns seriously "We were given promises and if it carries on it's going to be too late [to reverse]." Of that "less than 20 per cent" of the 73,200ha sold was farmland slated for conversion The OIO said it was "monitoring trends in forestry investments" and would carry out a mandatory review of the changes by October next year But Little says that will be too late: "Do it now." 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