Did you know that London has a string of seven beaches? Neither did we until we got hold of a beach car and went exploring the city.

Griff Gough-Walters drove a tiny Hyundai i10 2,500 miles from London to North Africa in four days, and then a month later, did the return journey in three. 

What better way to explore Bentley’s London history than in a modern interpretation of his most famous model?

Need a hit of caffeine and car culture? Check out Detour’s recommended top spots…

You don’t need to drive to enjoy this epic European road trip.

Bugatti serves up the capital’s most expensive espresso at its Mayfair showroom.

Before retiring to the Mercedes-Benz museum in Stuttgart, the mind-blowing 1955 Mille Miglia-winning 300SLR driven by Sir Stirling Moss and Denis Jenkinson went on a whistle-stop tour of London.

In a reenactment of a landmark reliability trial a 1911 Rolls-Royce Silver Ghost 1701 has driven between London and Edinburgh.

In celebration of the Great British Staycation Lexus UK commissioned three artists to create a trio of travel posters with a vintage motoring theme.

This North London landmark has been reinvented as a destination for lovers of fine food, fine wine – and the finest classic cars of course.

Photographer Agnese Sanvito sees art where other see utility. Her stunning shots of car parks in London and Vienna have been driven by a desire to preserve these buildings as they become more scarce. Take a Detour to them while you still can.

Today’s car commercials are computer-generated fantasies, blandly mindful of not upsetting the ad authorities but only a few years ago they were memorable mini movies that would sell, sell, sell.

Hidden under some railway arches in Shoreditch is a haven for bikers, wannabe bikers and, frankly anyone who fancies fine food and drink in very cool surroundings.