The term ‘commercial vehicle’ is often used instead of ‘van’, but it covers a broader range of vehicles designed mainly for business use. Vans, pickups, tractors and lorries are all classed as commercial vehicles, and they’re treated differently to cars when it comes to tax and driving rules.
Commercial vehicles can often be used at home too, such as company cars or pickup trucks that are used for work during the week and family life at the weekend. Pickups, in particular, have become increasingly car-like in recent years, as manufacturers respond to owners who want the durability and practicality of a truck, but the comfort and features of a car.