THE LONGER WAY
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Detour #351: A Blunder on the Bruce Highway, Australia
Tracking the Queensland coast for over 1,000 miles from Brisbane to Cairns is the Bruce Highway. There’s little danger of getting lost, but it’s not always plain sailing.
Find 50 Trails in 50 States with Ineos and onX Offroad
Ineos, maker of the rugged Grenadier 4×4, has partnered with navigation platform onX Offroad to release a new trail route for every state in the USA this summer.
Detour #350: An Alternative Lap of the Isle of Man
The Isle of Man may be synonymous with the TT, but coastal roads, open moorland and empty tarmac tell a wider story.
Terrifying Texas Road Bridge Re-Opens
The Rainbow Bridge linking Port Arthur and Bridge City in southeast Texas is set to scare motorists again after being closed for a year for vital repair work.
Detour #349: Drive Like a Dutton in the Montana of Yellowstone, USA
In Taylor' Sheridan’s Yellowstone the Dutton clan are forever driving across the breathtaking Montana landscape. Here’s how to follow them.
Detour Pit Stop #133: Isle of Man Motor Museum
The Isle of Man’s reputation may rest on two wheels, but tucked away on the former RAF Jurby airfield is one of the British Isles’ most eclectic motoring collections.
Detour #348: The Longer Way from the Nürburgring to Spa-Francorchamps, Germany-Belgium
Two of the greatest race tracks in Europe are less than two hours apart if you take the most direct route. There’s a longer way, however…
Porsche Shows the Electric Way Across Morecambe Bay
People have crossed the sand between the tides for centuries, and now Porsche has electrified the experience by driving a Macan over Morecambe Bay.
Detour to the Movies: 8 Blockbuster Road Trips
If you want to follow the stars of the silver screen on an unforgettable blockbuster road trip of your own then let Detour be your director.
Google Just Posted a Guide to Route 66
To mark the centenary of Route 66 Google has put together a guide to 48 places to visit along the Mother Road.
Detour #347: Life is Sweet on this Alpine Salt Road, Italy-France
The Alta Via Del Sale isn’t for the fainthearted, but the payoff is worth it.
Bugatti Bosses Join Incredible Convoy in Cape Town
Bugatti’s CEO, President and Managing Director have just completed a grand tour of South Africa with a group of exotic car owners.
Detour #346: You’ll Have a Blast on the Bainskloof Pass, South Africa
A tight and twisty climb that’s rewarded with terrific views of Table Mountain.
Meet the Brazilian Family Who Took Their Porsche on an Off-Road Rally
The Piotto Vogts completed the Rally dos Sertões - known as one of the toughest events in South America – in their factory-specification Porsche.
Detour #345: Highway Hypnosis on the World’s Longest, Straightest Road, Saudi Arabia
With its seemingly endless vanishing point, Saudi Arabia’s Highway 10 is officially the longest, straightest road in the world.
How to Drive the Highest and Lowest Roads in the UK
Max Adventure is offering a unique chance to drive from below sea level up to 2,782 feet on a three day off-and-on road trip.
Three Trucks, Three Continents, 25,000 Miles and One Oil Change
A trio of Toyota trucks has travelled from Montanta, USA to Cape Town, South Africa to put a new Mobil oil to the test.
Detour #344: Taking Flight Across Gran Canaria, Spain
Detour journeys from relaxing Playa de Mogán to the spectacular Mirador del Balcón in Gran Canaria – retracing a World Rally Championship route along the way.
A Sniff of Mint Could Make You a Better Driver
Researchers in China have discovered that the smell of peppermint in your car can potentially improve your driving.