Mercedes-Benz promises a “stylish journey through time” with a range of European driving tours.

Is there any other country where the Romance of the Road Trip is so strong? There’s so much on offer that when planning a driving adventure you’re spoiled for choice. Try these five for starters.

There’s more to Italy’s Lake District than Clooney’s Como as Nik Berg finds out – with a little help from Maserati.