Leisure vehicle Dealers and Campervan Converters are going bust. The industry is facing a perfect storm. Today I discuss the ID Buzz isn’t selling as hoped, historic UK dealerships vanishing, I also talk about what you must do if you are buying a campervan, motorhome or caravan.
This is the Press Release from VW:
“Volkswagen reaffirms commitment to ID. Buzz in U.S. market
Dec 22, 2025
Statement on behalf of Kjell Gruner, President and CEO, Volkswagen Group of America:The ID. Buzz remains an important part of the Volkswagen portfolio, and I want to be clear: we are not canceling this product in the U.S. market. To optimize inventory, we’re leveraging 2025 models to support our dealers through mid-year, and we’re excited to welcome model year 2027 in 2026.
Statement from Volkswagen of America:The ID. Buzz continues to serve as an important halo product for the Volkswagen brand, and safeguarding its market presence remains a top priority. Following a careful assessment of current EV market conditions, we have made the strategic decision not to move forward with MY26 ID. Buzz production for the U.S. market. This approach allows us to focus our resources more effectively on current inventory and supporting retail performance for the MY25 vehicles, which are readily available in dealerships across the country. All of this ensures a strong foundation as we prepare for the MY27 transition later this year.”
https://insideevs.com/news/782418/vw-id-buzz-electric-bus-canceled-2026/
https://www.cars.com/articles/volkswagen-id-buzz-skips-u-s-market-for-2026-519884/
China Crashes VW’s Party With A Tiny Home On Wheels For Half The Price
https://www.caravan-salon.com
Topics Covered:
🛑 Why VW really paused the ID. Buzz (It’s not just “optimizing inventory”).
📉 Why dealer forecourts are full but businesses are going bust.
💸 Why dealers are buying stock they can’t sell.
🔎 2024 vs 2025: Just a new sticker?
⚠️ Campervan Converters: Why some are cutting corners on safety to survive.
⚡ The Future: Kia PV5, Deddle RV, and the Chinese takeover.
Credit to : Staycation Lifestyle