
Detour #311: Driving a Sports Car to the Sands of the Sahara, Morocco
A Mazda MX-5 may be an unlikely desert explorer, but Nik Berg proves that you don’t need all-wheel-drive for a Moroccan adventure.
Tesla Diner Opens to Supercharge Cars and Drivers
Tesla has opened a retro-futuristic diner in Hollywood, California, where drivers can fill up on burgers and fries while their cars guzzle electrons.
This Biker is Riding Around the World in 19 Days
Two-time Dakar rally winner Sam Sunderland is planning to set a new world record for circumnavigating the world on a motorcycle.
Detour #310: Driving Down the 101, California, Here We Come, USA
Jamie Hearne travels America’s most famous coast road with a little musical inspiration.
Ode to the Road Trip: Why a Detour Beats Every Other Summer Holiday Travel Plan
Take to the road and enjoy a freedom you’ll never experience by plane or train, says Detour’s founder Nik Berg.
Lucid Just Took The Ultimate Electric Road Trip
A luxurious Lucid Air Grand Touring has taken the Guinness World Record for the longest journey by an electric car on a single charge.
Detour #309: Taking the Piste on the Col de l’Iseran, France
The run to the ski resort at Val d’Isere takes you over the Alps’ Highest Pass. Driving up might just be more fun than skiing down.
Fuelled by the Sun on the Furka Pass
A classic Audi Sport Quattro has become the first car to climb Switzerland’s fabulous Furka Pass using a sustainable fuel made with sunlight.
Detour #308: Mind The Gap, Kerala, India
Kerala's famous Gap Road has recently had a makeover, so naturally Detour decided to head out to see what the fuss was about.
Porsche Just Took Over Austria’s Best Road
The Grossglockner High Alpine Road is one of Detour’s favourite drives, and now it appears that Porsche is a big fan as well.
Detour #307: Three Peaks, One Drive, UK
Taking on the three highest mountains on the UK mainland is almost as challenging a drive as it is a hike.
A Smoke-Free Camel Trophy is Returning
The Camel Trophy was one of the world’s toughest automotive adventures that saw teams from across the globe compete in Land Rovers over gruelling terrain and, in 2026, it’ll be back.
Detour #306: Following the Rally of the Gods, Greece
Ben Barry road trips his way round Greece to follow the action on the Acropolis Rally
The Torsus Praetorian RV is Detour’s Dream Come True
We hoped it would happen and now the amazing all-terrain tour bus from Mount Etna is going camping.
Detour #305: Rental Car Roulette on the Route des Crêtes, France
Nik Berg takes a gamble on the amazing route of Ridges in France’s Vosges region.
22 Terrific Scottish Road Trips You Won’t Want to Miss This Summer
Scotland’s mountains and lochs dwarf those to the south, its beaches rival the best in the world, and the roads that weave between them are among the most spectacular on the planet.
Detour #304: The Panoramastrasse Oberaar is a One-Way Wonder, Switzerland
It’s easy to miss amongst Switzerland’s sensational mountain passes, but the Panoramastrasse Oberaar is worth the Detour.
This Endless Internet Road Trip has no Destination
Thousands of road trip enthusiasts are driving the same ‘car’ across the continental United States on an epic user-generated internet Detour.
Detour #303: A Journey through Time on Utah’s Highway 12, USA
James Hearne gets schooled by Utah’s stunning rock formations as he travels Highway 12.
Johan Kristoffersson, World Rallycross Champion
Soft-spoken Swede Johan Kristoffersson is near unbeatable on the World Rallycross stage. He’s methodical, analytical and a demon behind the wheel. But when it comes to taking time away from the fast-paced world of racing, he prefers to take things slow.