Detour #255: Driving the Picture Perfect Wye Valley, UK
The Wye Valley lays claim to being the first place ever described as picturesque. Detour discovers why – and Wye.
100 Years on Bugatti Legends Retrace a Road Trip to the French Grand Prix
In 1924 Bugatti dispatched five of its brand-new Type 35 race cars from the factory in Molsheim to Lyon to take part in the French Grand Prix. A century later Bugatti enthusiasts from around the world retraced the 600-mile journey.
Detour #254: London to Africa and Back in a Budget Hatchback
Griff Gough-Walters drove a tiny Hyundai i10 2,500 miles from London to North Africa in four days, and then a month later, did the return journey in three.
49 Seconds of Fun on the Shortest Detour Ever
The 1,000-yard course of the historic Shelsley Walsh Hill Climb may take less than a minute to run, but it’s an experience not to be forgotten.
Detour #253: A Capital Run Around W.O. Bentley’s London, UK
What better way to explore Bentley’s London history than in a modern interpretation of his most famous model?
California 33 Named Road of the Year 2024
Detour favourite California 33 has been crowned Road of the Year 2024 by Hagerty in its first annual award highlighting the best routes for drivers in the USA.
Meet the Man who Lives in a Lambo
YouTuber Conner turned a Lamborghini Urus into an overland adventure vehicle and has been living, and exploring, in it for the last year.
Detour #252: Braving the Beartooth Highway, Montana/Wyoming, USA
The greater the effort, the sweeter the reward. It’s a phrase that couldn’t be more true of braving the Beartooth Highway.
The Ferrari Museum is now an Airbnb
You could spend a night with a whole stable of Italian stallions thanks to a unique offer from Airbnb - but you’ll need to be as fast as a Formula 1 driver to catch it.
Have Morgan, Will Travel
Morgan owners seeking a driving adventure can now access road trips run by the experts at Hero-Era.
Detour #251: Don’t Rush the Araluen Road, Australia
The Araluen Road was once the busiest road in New South Wales, now you can have it to yourself, says Mel Nichols.
Britain’s Oldest Motorway Services Hits Retirement Age
Watford Gap on the M1 motorway turns 65 this year. Detour takes a nostalgic look back and a glimpse into the future.
Cross Africa from A to Z in a P for Porsche
Most “Safari” spec Porsches may never go further off-road than a country club car park, but those built by KALMAR are set for an incredible African adventure in 2025.
Detour #250: The Glorious Gotthard Pass, Switzerland
No longer a main route, this fair weather alpine adventure leads to the epicentre of Swiss mountain driving.
10 of the Coolest Cars and Coffee Hangouts in the UK
Need a hit of caffeine and car culture? Check out Detour’s recommended top spots…
How Driving Drives Away the Winter Blues
Getting behind the wheel can have a positive impact on people suffering from Seasonal Affective Disorder.
Detour #249: In Hot Pursuit of Hollywood Heroes on the Wicklow Film Trails, Ireland
An Irish road trip with top Hollywood film locations and some fighty bits from Braveheart? Ben Barry finds out more…
Detour Pit Stop #119: World of Volvo, Gothenburg, Sweden
World of Volvo is Stylish, sustainable and celebrates the past, present and future of the Swedish carmaker in the heart of its home town.
Detour #248: Driving Top to Tip on Mexico 1, Mexico
Tracing both the Pacific and Sea of Cortez coasts and crossing majestic mountains, Mexico 1 runs the length of the Baja peninsula.
From Pit to Pitlane: Old Aussie Coal Mine to become Race Resort
A former coal mine in New South Wales, Australia will soon be transformed into a luxury race resort.