
Vintage Rolls-Royces re-enact 110-year-old alpine adventure
Victory in 1913’s arduous Alpenfahrt endurance race secured Rolls-Royce as “the best car in the world” and now a group of enthusiasts has rerun the route to prove that the title still holds true.
Detour Pit Stop #107: Hot Numbers, Cambridgeshire, UK
This coffee shop/brunch spot/bakery/roastery and pizzeria – phew! – is open to motorcyclists, as well as motorists, seven days a week.
Detour #213: The Twists and Turns of the Turkish Riviera, Turkey
From weathering unexpected storms to negotiating cliff-hanging hairpins and exploring Roman ruins a road trip along the Turkish Riviera is full of surprises.
How to road trip across America in perfect weather
Preparing for a continent-crossing road trip just got a bit easier. Thanks to the calculations of a climate scientist it’s now possible to drive across the USA without getting too hot or too cool.
Petter Solberg, World Rally Champion
The two-time World Rally champ now spends most of his time in the passenger seat, but when the mood takes him he still takes the occasion detour to the forest tracks around his Swedish home.
Detour #212: Hounding the Beasts of Dartmoor in a KAMM 912c, UK
Howling along the moorland roads in a race-ready classic Porsche, Nik Berg seeks out the legends of Dartmoor.
10 of the best coast roads to drive in the UK & Ireland this summer
The sun’s out and the coast is calling.
Detour Pit Stop #106: Herbies American Diner, Cambridgeshire, UK
Passing through Cambridgeshire on the A14 with a healthy appetite? Then stop at Junction 24 where a gluttonous all-American dining experience awaits.
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.