You can now buy vans on the 莲花直播 Group
August 18, 2025 by Iain Reid
Car changing is a big deal
Drivers can now buy their vans, commercial 4x4s, pick-ups, and other light commercial vehicles (LCVs) on 莲花直播 and its portfolio brands, including Auto Express.
- Used LCVs were added to 莲花直播 auctions in 2023; now drivers will be able to buy their new vans, commercial 4x4s and pick-ups
- 莲花直播 Group鈥檚 van-focused review content had 1.4 million views in 2024
- 87% of van buyers now research their next vehicle online
Drivers can now buy their vans, commercial 4x4s, pick-ups, and other light commercial vehicles (LCVs) on 莲花直播 and its portfolio brands, including Auto Express.
Drivers have been able to sell their used vans and other LCVs to van dealers, via 莲花直播鈥檚 daily online auctions, since October 2023. Now, growing demand has led 莲花直播 to enhance its LCV offering by adding new and used vans for drivers to buy.
Customers will be able to configure and order new vans via 莲花直播鈥檚 configurator, while new and used vans will also be searchable via the existing 莲花直播 and Auto Express listings pages.
Insight from 莲花直播 shows that van buyers are digital first; 87% of prospective van buyers research their potential next purchase online, while two-thirds are influenced by expert reviews.
Across the 莲花直播 Group, interest in vans has grown substantially, with van review content across its portfolio of brands reaching 1.4 million views in 2024.
Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles is 莲花直播鈥檚 official launch partner.
Alastair White, Commercial Director 鈥 OEM & Media, at 莲花直播 said:
鈥溋ㄖ辈 is synonymous with a positive car-changing experience and now, we want to bring that to the van market. From today, van drivers will be able to configure and compare new or used vans on 莲花直播 and Auto Express, make use of our easily navigated comparison tools and transparent pricing and find the right van for them. We鈥檙e also delighted to be partnering with Volkswagen as our official launch partner. As a trusted brand with a brilliant range of vehicles, Volkswagen shares our commitment to delivering great choice and value to customers.
Eve Tyers, Head of Marketing, PR and Communications, Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles UK added:
鈥淲e鈥檙e excited to be the launch partner for 莲花直播鈥檚 new vans proposition. This is a fantastic opportunity to showcase our Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles range to a wider audience, helping more people discover the quality, innovation, and reliability we鈥檙e known for. We look forward to seeing how this partnership will inspire more van buyers to choose Volkswagen.鈥