
The Cape 1000 is Africa's answer to the Mille Miglia
Inspired by Italy’s most epic rally, the Cape 1000 is four days of petrolhead perfection in beautiful wine country. George Philipas was along for the ride.
Detour Pit Stop #77: Afternoon tea at Goodwood House, UK
What a treat it is to attend Goodwood House for a concours of cake, says a stuffed Charlotte Vowden.
Ben Coombs, Automotive Adventurer
Ben Coombs is best known for his epic 27,000-mile Pub2Pub drive by TVR from the northernmost bar in the world to the southernmost. Along the way he came across his Favourite Detour.
Detour #147: In search of susegad from Mumbai to Goa, India
Escaping the urban sprawl of Mumbai to the beaches of Goa, Paranjay Dutt discovers susegad and a fellow petrolhead.
All the rules and regulations you need to know for an excellent European road trip
Preparing for your next European road trip? This is what you’ll have to throw in the boot.
Around the world in a classic Porsche
If you were choosing a vehicle for a round-the-world adventure what would it be? Most people would probably opt for a rugged 4x4 like a Land Cruiser, Land Rover or G-Wagen. But not Philippe Delaporte.
Detour #146: The Mille Miglia, Italy
Take a lap of the most famous road race in the world with Odiel Mennink.
10 great British road trip ideas for Drive It Day
If you haven’t already made plans for 2022’s Drive It Day on April 24, or are looking ahead to years to come, then here are ten great British roads to consider for a fun fund-raising itinerary.
Meet Ferrari's high-mile club
Two Ferrari owners are proving that Prancing Horses can go the distance and that Italian supercars make ideal daily drivers.
Detour #145: The South West 660, UK
The South West 660 is a new and soon-to-be iconic route around the British coastline from Dorset to Somerset. Simon Heptinstall helped plan it so who better to be our tour guide?
Five wonderful Welsh road trips
Wales may be small, but it is perfectly formed for drivers, with its hills and valleys shaping a road network into one of the most entertaining on earth. Here are five of Detour’s favourite Welsh 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 #144: Japan in Bloom from Tokyo to Hiroshima
As sakura season brings a pure joy to Spring in Japan, Sachin Rao crosses the country chasing its fabled cherry blossom.
Detour Pit Stop #76: Wijnlands Auto Museum, South Africa
Most people just see a scrapyard, but the Wijnlands Auto Museum on the way out of Cape Town holds some real treasures.
A new app will let you scan your favourite roads to drive at home
The Virtual Roads project from Porsche aims to enable drivers to record their favourite routes to drive later using a simulator.
Detour #143: The Mad Mountains of Madeira, Portugal
If you’re a Detourist and not just a tourist then avoid the crowded coast and head for the hills of Madeira reckons Simon Heptinstall.
Sometimes the slowest cars are the fastest
Try as he might Sudhir “Banzai” Matai just can’t shake a well-driven, but scruffy European hatchback.
Detour Pit Stop #75: The Vick, Los Alamos, California, USA
Behind the traditional Victorian facade of this restored mansion is a fantasy world of themed rooms that makes Los Alamos a diverting pit stop on any California Detour.
Detour #142: Door County, Wisconsin, USA
Rare are the locations that provide perfectly scenic drives come sun or snow but the Wisconsin peninsula region does just that, says Ruksana Hussain.
Detour Pit Stop #74: Gedee Car Museum, Tamil Nadu, India
India’s motorsport valley is home to an eclectic car collection that celebrates the life of local philanthropist GD Naidu.