'We love the freedom, we loathe unpacking the van, especially after a wet weekend in Scotland.' So says Owen Price, 32, from Arbroath, in Scotland, when we ask him what he loves and loathes about ...

“Van life” has become increasingly popular recently. People from all walks of life remodel old vans and turn them into recreational vehicles or even living quarters in which they can travel the world.

Volkswagen’s local assortment of vans and commercial vehicles is already one of the country’s most comprehensive, but its next-generation of turn-key conversions aims to fill niche gaps for ...