Detour #249: In Hot Pursuit of Hollywood Heroes on the Wicklow Film Trails, Ireland
An Irish road trip with top Hollywood film locations and some fighty bits from Braveheart? Ben Barry finds out more…
Detour #223: The real best bit from Basic Instinct, Highway 1, California, USA
Ben Barry retraces the route of one of Hollywood’s most nail-biting car chases, underwear intact.
Drive Another Day: 007 more of the best James Bond road trips
If it’s an on-screen smash hit then it’s shoe-in for a sequel. That’s certainly been the form for the James Bond franchise, so it’s time to add to our previously popular list of 007 drives.
This concept car will let you star in your own road movie
To the delight of YouTubers worldwide Polestar has unveiled a sleek hardtop convertible that has an integrated drone to film you as you drive.
Detour Pit Stop #47: Volo Cars, Illinois, USA
Imagine a car museum, packed with your favourite TV and movie machines, but where the exhibits are actually for sale. Well, that’s Volo Cars.
UK Drive-Ins: the Detour guide
It’s the strangest summer ever. But 2020 has seen a resurgence in outdoor cinema, theatre, concerts and comedy that you can enjoy from the comfort (and COVID-19 safety) of your car.
Detour's Top 20 Road Trip Movies
California calls itself the Road Trip Republic so it’s no wonder that Hollywood loves a silver screen tribute to driving. Here are our top 20 movie Detours.
Steve McQueen: The Man and Le Mans shows his drive for perfection
Steve McQueen: The Mans and Le Mans leaves you in no doubt that McQueen was one stubborn son of a bitch.
On Any Sunday: the film that Steve McQueen couldn't say no to
We all have a film that we remember as first inspiring us to hit the open road. For many, On Any Sunday is one of those films.