This really is the Rolls-Royce of campers
A German 4x4 firm has taken a Rolls-Royce where it’s never gone before and turned it into a go-anywhere glamper.
Drive It Day 2022 Competition - win a Detour T-shirt!
To show our support for Drive It Day 2022 Detour is giving away three of our rather lovely 100% organic cotton T-Shirts.
The most Instagrammed roads in the UK and Ireland
The most popular British and Irish roads to snap and share on Instagram in 2022 have been revealed.
Detour #150: Champagne!
Did you know there are approximately 49 million bubbles in a standard sized bottle of Champagne? Should you wish to sample some straight from the source, then Odiel Mennink knows just where to go.
Detour Pit Stop #79: Crossley & Webb, Cape Town, South Africa
For a caffeine and car fix in Cape Town Sudhir “Banzai” Matai pays a visit to a hub of South African auto culture.
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.
Detour #149: The King's Highway, Jordan
The King’s Highway offers a biblical drive through the Holy Lands, says Ben Coombs.
A British adventurer plans to drive from Pole to Pole in an electric car
Chris Ramsey of Plug In Adventure is aiming to be the first person to drive from Antarctica to the Arctic in an EV.
Detour Pit Stop #78: Nissan Zama Heritage Collection, Kanagawa, Japan
Take a walk through Nissan’s history at the company’s hidden collection just outside Tokyo with Sudhir “Banzai” Matai.
No more Pit Stops permitted at Reims
Stopping for a photo opp at the glorious old Grand Prix pits at Reims has been banned by the local authorities.
First-timers and old-timers team up for the Generations Rally
A family-friendly classic car rally in England’s Lake District brought young and old together on the region’s most challenging and scenic roads.
Detour #148: The Most Glamorous Road in Italy
What it lacks in length, the road from Rapallo to Portofino makes up for in sheer glitz, according to Simon Heptinstall.
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.