Detour #211: Chasing ghosts on the Circuit de Charade, France
Antony Ingram traces the long-lost route of one of France’s most notorious Grand Prix tracks.
Back to the future in the world's first VW ID. Buzz camper
Simon Heptinstall gets his hands on the first camper conversion of VW’s new electric van.
Scotland's most dangerous road to be saved by a new tunnel
The infamous Rest and be Thankful road connecting The Mull of Kintyre with the banks of Loch Lomond in Scotland could soon be protected by a mile-long tunnel.
Detour #210: From Sea to Shining Sea: Across America in a bonkers British sports car
Eccentric automotive adventurer Ben Coombs crossed the USA from New York to San Francisco in his topless TVR.
The Mille Miglia is motoring into Miami
As it closes in on its centenary, the legendary Mille Miglia is adding Florida to its rally roster.
The Lake District is being electrified for EV road trippers
A road trip route designed especially for electric car drivers has just been opened up in the Lake District.
Detour #209: The Holy Grail of Road Trips, Portugal
Detour follows the Knights Templar on a crusade across Portugal from Porto to Lisbon.
Tour Tuscany in a Real Italian Classic Car
Fiat 500 renovation specialists Real Italian Cars of Lucca is now offering a collection of classic Cinquecentos for hire.
David Gandy, Model, Designer, Driver
David Gandy may be best known for strutting his stuff on the catwalks, but Britain’s top male model is also a highly-accomplished designer and driver on the Mille Miglia.
Detour #208: Beachy Head, East Sussex, UK
There is no beach at Beachy Head, but there is a fabulous road with commanding coastal views and cracking corners.
New Florida condos come with their own private race track
Petrolheads in the Sunshine State will soon be able to live in the fast lane in one of 75 apartments at Circuit Florida.
Detour Pit Stop #105: The 1950s Museum, Denbigh, North Wales, UK
Fan of a niche-museum? This lesser-known attraction dedicated to the post-war decade is well-worth a visit, especially when its owner is in residence.
Detour #207: A Taste of Uruguay
A cruise along Uruguay’s Atlantic coast reveals a sophisticated side to this undiscovered South American country.
Mika Salo, Racing Driver
Like all his Formula 1 peers Mika Salo only knows one way to drive: flat out. Even when that’s taking a road trip across South Africa.
The ultimate staycation offers the keys to a mansion and a supercar
An Airbnb and a group one hire car just isn’t going to cut it after Detour discovered an incredible collaboration between StayOne and Auto Vivendi.
Detour #206: Seven National Parks and one great road, Route 89, USA
Route 66 might be immortalised in song but a drive on Route 89 will sear itself into your memory for its scenic beauty.
These flying and floating cars won't stop when the road ends
If there’s one problem with a road trip it’s that it does rather rely on roads. But it doesn’t have to be that way if you’re bold enough to go beyond terra firma in a flying car or amphicar.
Route 66 to be restored for its 100th anniversary
The Mother Road is to get some much-needed love, a century after it was first built.
Detour #205: Doing the Lambo Mambo in Emilia Romagna, Italy
Detour celebrates 60 years of Lamborghini in style with a 150-mile Italian road trip, in not one, but eight incredible cars.
Detour Pit Stop #104: Ristorante Da Taiadèla, Sant'Agata Bolognese, Italy
Tucked away in an industrial estate behind the Lamborghini factory is this terrific trattoria that serves up the most tasty traditional dishes.