Touring

In 1987, BMW debuted a touring car in the 3 Series model line. That wagon proved to be popular as a compact option in the larger overall market with over a million of those cars sold as the 3 Series evolved. Looking to replicate that success, BMW is launching an all-new 3 Series Touring.

To those who have everything, more will be given – and thus the GT, which was already the fastest and craziest touring motorcycle on the market, gets more horsepower, a bidirectional quickshifter, updated electronics and creature comforts, and frankly the best dash we've seen on two wheels to date.

The latest car in Toyota's series of kid's concept cars, the Camatte Journey is an open-air tourer ready to escape Tokyo and zip through sleepy countrysides and up twisty mountain roads. An accompanying digital simulator helps kids experience the thrill of auto touring.

Yamaha has taken aim at the American megatouring market with a transcontinental luxury tourer based on the 1854cc v-twin engine from its Raider cruiser. The Star Venture, with its full color infotainment system and electric park assist, becomes Yamaha’s new touring flagship.

This year brings a new engine platform and a quantum leap forward for Royal Enfield. The Himalayan is an accessible entry-level touring and light off-road adventure machine with a smooth and unflappable character. It's by far the best Enfield we've ever ridden.

BMW's K1600GT offers a rare and compelling combination of comfort, speed and intelligence. Active electronic suspension, adaptive headlights, central locking and a new reverse gear are just a few standard features on this 160-horsepower, 6-cylinder, mile-munching beast.

A host of major engine and electronics updates make the new Tiger Sport a vastly different beast from its predecessor. Comfy, quick, smooth and refined, the new big cat makes effortless work of commuting, touring or hard twisties riding.

Don't let the beak fool you, this is no adventure bike - it's a next-gen sports tourer that's both sportier and tourier than any sports tourer I can think of. Enjoy our latest motorcycle review!

One car stands out as an absolute stunner at this year's Geneva Motor Show: Touring Superleggera's Berlinetta Lusso. Dressed in blue and clothed in alloy bodywork, it's as new as the Ferrari V12 under the hood, and simultaneously as old as the hammers used to beat the body panels into shape.

The sixth (F30) generation of BMW's top-selling 3 series will soon be available in a Touring (estate) version with a full-color Heads-Up Display, twin turbo engine and with an optional eight-speed auto gearbox and M Sport package.

Aprilia tell us their much-anticipated V4 engine is currently undergoing durability testing in four states of tune – from a huge 185 horsepower up to an eye-watering 220 horsepower.

July 8, 2006 BMW’s announcement of its next generation Integral ABS this week could easily be overlooked as just another slightly better mousetrap, as anti-lock