Preview: Two bestsellers, googly eyes and 6.50 euros for the night

It is and remains the undisputed leader in terms of registration figures: the big GS from BMW. After a total of over one million units built, the new edition of the world's most popular touring enduro will be unveiled next week. The R 1250 GS will become the R 1300 GS.

Porsche has elevated the practice of creating an enormous number of variants from a basic model to an art form. At times, there were more than 20 different versions of the 911. This does not include limited special models. The entry-level Porsche, the 718 Boxster, is currently offered in a "Style Edition. Our colleague Axel F. Busse had the pleasure of driving it.

More and more Chinese manufacturers are entering the German market with their electric cars. Alongside MG, Ora, a brand of Great Wall Motor, is one of the pioneers. The model with the unusual name Funky Cat looks out into the world with friendly googly eyes. We'll try to find out whether it can actually conquer hearts in a practical test.

The Jeep Compass obviously bears its name for a reason. The bestseller in the model range is also heading in the direction of electric mobility - albeit initially only as a partial electric vehicle with plug-in hybrid drive. Our author Frank Wald found out that the Compass does quite well in urban commuting, but only to a limited extent over long distances.

More and more motorhomes are on the road, and campers need parking spaces. Start-ups have recognized this and offer reservation options via their apps - for a steep 6.50 euros per night. That's more of a step backward, says our author Michael Kirchberger. And last, but not least, the Göttingen-based company Electric Brands has announced news for next week about its planned X-Bus, which was presented for the first time two years ago.

In addition, as usual, you will receive daily news from the car and motorcycle industry as well as transport policy. On Monday, we will be cutting back a little for operational reasons. (aum)