Architect Frank Lloyd Wright was one of the original petrolheads. He incorporated garages into his homes as early as 1909 and invented the car port. Fallingwater is the most spectacular example of his craft.

The world's longest road link across open sea joins Hong Kong to Macau.

Its location is far from glamorous but the Ace Cafe has a long history, rich in motor oil and leather.

Miataland is a boutique B&B with a difference. When you book a room you can also choose from an extensive collection of special edition Mazda MX-5s to drive on the fabulous roads of Perugia.

With spaces for 900 trucks it’s the biggest in the world, serving around 5,000 visitors every day. Since it was founded in 1964 Iowa 80 claims to have served over 65 million people - that’s the population of the UK.

Fiorio is the mastermind who put Lancia on the motorsport map. He created cars like the Lancia Stratos and 037, which to this day remain some of the most exciting machines ever to put spark and fuel to good use.

Road testing new cars is a serious business, but anyone who has ever been to Millbrook Proving Ground can’t help but think of it as a massive playground.

The cars are the obvious stars, but the most fascinating part of the Ferrari Museum is the exhibit dedicated to the man himself.

As one of the most impressive collections of landmark cars in Porsche’s motorsport history, it would have been a crime for the Brumos Collection to live behind closed doors. But that’s exactly where it used to reside - until now. Detour enjoyed an early tour of the outstanding car collection.

As if the incredible ocean views and the pure romance of California’s Route 1 weren’t enough reason to take a Sunday drive north up the Pacific Coast Highway from Los Angeles, then brunch at Duke’s of Malibu will clinch it.

Oresundsbron isn’t just a bridge - it’s a bridge, a man-made island and a tunnel that link Copenhagen in Denmark with Malmo in Sweden and is celebrating it’s 20th anniversary this year.

Maybe it’s the polished mechanical beauty, hiss and gurgle of the espresso machines. Or maybe it’s the caffeine hit that goes with the adrenalin shot of driving. But whatever the reason cars and coffee have found their natural synergy and auto-themed cafes are cropping up everywhere.

Wish they could all be Californian: the BMW & Mini West Coast Performance Centre is one of the world’s best destinations for a thrilling driving experience

Bentley builds more cars than ever but they continue to be crafted and built by people. You can tour the factory at Crewe for just £30; here’s what you can expect to discover.

What better reward could there be after a day’s driving across the North York Moors than a plate of the finest fish ‘n’ chips the county has to offer?

It’s the darker, grimier underbelly of the Petersen – The Vault – that will make your visit most memorable.

On the site of a former Royal Air Force base is the future of motoring’s past.

Palm Springs is a glamorous oasis in the desert and the Parker is the place to stay, finds James Mills. Especially for a roadtrip on the nearby Palms to Pines Scenic Byway.

Ristorante Montana is quite simply the Ferrari of restaurants. Or maybe that’s the restaurant of Ferrari.

Time has stood still at the Pen-y-Gwryd. Take a seat in the bar, lift your gaze to the ceiling and there are the signatures of explorers including Sir Edmund Hilary and Tenzing Norgay.