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Explore the world of Van Life for the latest Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles news, innovations, case studies and lifestyle articles.

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Discover California World

Open road. Open mind. Sunrise through the windscreen, worries in the rearview. For over 70 years, we’ve chased freedom and discovery — and now, we’d love for you to join us. Let’s hit the road.

Explore California World
Carpenter Ross Millard loading a large panel into the back of a Volkswagen e-Transporter van at a work site.

My e‑Transporter van life

Bristol-based carpenter Ross explains what it’s really like running an e‑Transporter as his main work van. He shares his experiences with real‑world range as well as charging without a home charger, and how “topping up while you’re parked” soon becomes part of everyday life.

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My e‑Transporter van life - Chris Welbourne
My e‑Transporter van life - Ross Millard
Chasing winter: A Multivan ski road trip through Austria
How to Cook Great Food in a Camper Van with Matt Tebbutt
Shining a light on farmers’ wellbeing at Britain’s Fittest Farmer contest
Give it a grow: Frances Tophill’s tips & tricks for getting into growing
Cooking in the California kitchens
Keeping it in the family 
Volkswagen Caddy goes sailing
Grand California: The ultimate work & travel camper
Guy Deacon travels the length of Africa in his trusty Caravelle
10 Must-Have Gadgets for Your Volkswagen California
Tips for winter camping: what do you need to know?
The Caddy Cargo is an essential team member for WYRE Gardens
Taking our ID.Buzz Cargo to a wedding as florists
The ID. Buzz Cargo becomes Buzzi Barista
7 rugby stars reunite for a trip down memory lane in an ID. Buzz 7-seat
ID. Buzz 7-seat makes UK debut at CarFest 2024
Volkswagen’s guide to campervan holidays with your dog
Activities for kids that are fun and affordable 
Celebrating 70 years of our iconic Transporter
Volkswagen's Park Assist Plus takes the stress out of parking
California Dreamin’
House of Coco takes the ID. Buzz on an electrified adventure across the UK
The all-new California CONCEPT has arrived!
A celebration of old and new: Bus Festival 2023
Electric sunshine
The Tetris Challenge: no match for the Multivan
Q&A: Zap Map’s Ben Lane on EV charging
California Cleanin'
#VansThatCan at work… and at home
Jargon Buster: Going Electric
How to start planning your switch to electric vehicles
Making your electric vehicle range work harder
Amarok: Looking back to go forward
VWCV Classic Vehicles restores iconic, one-off Half-track Fox
Volkswagen California takes on the NC500 in Scotland
Nearly half of all van drivers risking £200 fine
DIY Detailing: featuring Amarok
Amarok: a cut above the rest
Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles wins ‘Safety Award’ at the What Van? Awards 2022
#DownTools
Michelin star chef’s unique
Transporter conversion
Surfwell
Camper Calling 2021
Home Improvement Industry Trends
The real cost of replacement wing mirrors
Volkswagen reveals £655 million repair bill for broken wing mirrors.
Royal British Legion Cookbook
End of the ‘Builder’s Brew’
Keeping your dog safe and secure when driving
What Car? Van Awards