Detour Pit Stop #124: Collezione Umberto Panini, Italy
This charming collection of Maseratis is set to move from its rustic location on a farm and parmesan cheese factory to a new spot in Modena in April 2025.
Detour Pit Stop #123: Museo Nicolis, Verona, Italy
In fair Verona where we lay our scene is a hidden gem of a motor museum.
Detour Pit Stop #122: Caterham Factory, UK
With a move to a shiny new factory Caterham Cars opens its doors to visitors who want to discover how its lightweight legends are built.
Detour Pit Stop #121: The Filling Station, Keswick, UK
Looking for somewhere to go for sustenance in the Lakes? The Filling Station will refuel your appetite for the road ahead.
Detour Pit Stop #120: Riga Motor Museum, Latvia
This beautifully curated museum houses over 100 vehicles and manages to cover just about everything.
The Ferrari Museum is now an Airbnb
You could spend a night with a whole stable of Italian stallions thanks to a unique offer from Airbnb - but you’ll need to be as fast as a Formula 1 driver to catch it.
Britain’s Oldest Motorway Services Hits Retirement Age
Watford Gap on the M1 motorway turns 65 this year. Detour takes a nostalgic look back and a glimpse into the future.
10 of the Coolest Cars and Coffee Hangouts in the UK
Need a hit of caffeine and car culture? Check out Detour’s recommended top spots…
Detour Pit Stop #119: World of Volvo, Gothenburg, Sweden
World of Volvo is Stylish, sustainable and celebrates the past, present and future of the Swedish carmaker in the heart of its home town.
Detour Pit Stop #118: Aston Martin Museum, Wallingford, UK
Tucked away in a picturesque Oxfordshire village, Detour discovers one of the most significant collections of Aston Martins ever assembled.
Detour Pit Stop #117: Alice's Restaurant, Woodside, California, USA
Surrounded by Nor-Cal nature and just a scenic drive from San Francisco, this famous restaurant sits at the heart of Bay Area car culture.
Detour Pit Stop #116: Museo Targa Florio, Sicily, Italy
For the most authentic experience of the historic Targa Florio visit this small collection in Collesano.
Detour Pit Stop #115: Caffeine & Machine, The Bowl, Bedfordshire, UK
Car culture hub Caffeine & Machine has expanded its operation to Bedfordshire.
Detour Pit Stop #114: Gilks’ Garage Café, Warwickshire, UK
Gilks is a garage-themed café with a unique heritage. Detour sent Sam and Carl from Roadster! magazine along for a taste.
Detour Pit Stop #113: Mollie's Motel and Diner, Oxfordshire, UK
The A420 may not have quite the same ring to it as Route 66, but it is home to a classic American-style motel and diner that wouldn’t look out of place on The Mother Road.
Detour Pit Stop #112: Dunnet Bay Distillers, Scotland
Located near the UK mainland’s most northerly tip, this boutique distillery is a must-visit for anyone driving the North Coast 500.
Detour Pit Stop #111: Pops 66 Soda Ranch, Oklahoma, USA
Driving can be thirsty work, but this sensational service station on Route 66 will satisfy even the most dehydrated driver.
Detour Pit Stop #110: Portmeirion, Wales, UK
This picture-perfect village is the 50-year folly of a Welsh architect and a magnet for fans of The Prisoner and the cars that it starred.
Detour Pit Stop #109: Classic Car Cafe, Wellington, Western Cape, South Africa
An old tannery outside of Cape Town has been repurposed to house this charming cafe with dozens of classics on show.
Detour Pit Stop #108: The Dunsfold Collection, UK
The world’s only dedicated Land Rover museum owes its existence to an act of love.