Tag Archives: areas

News

Watch a Monkey Hop Onto a Motorcyclist and Cause a Crash

Animals and bikes don’t normally combine. From deer within the countryside to canine in residential areas, when animals cross paths with bikes, the end result isn’t normally favorable. And whereas canine, deer, and moose are comparatively simple to identify whenever you’re out using, monkeys pose a complete totally different risk to riders.

If you’ve been to tropical Asian nations like Thailand, Indonesia, and the Philippines, likelihood is you’ve encountered wild monkeys on rural streets. These nimble and mischievous creatures are extremely quick, and in a position to sustain with small scooters and mopeds on foot. They’re normally on the hunt for snacks and small tidbits to eat, and as soon as they catch sight of one thing they need, there’s little you are able to do to cease them.

This is precisely what an unfortunate motorcyclist within the Thai province of Lop Buri needed to cope with when a monkey chased him, hopped on his again, and induced him to crash his bike. In the video beneath, you possibly can see a small monkey chasing a dude on a blue scooter.

 

As the monkey hops aboard, presumably to steal some meals, the rider is spooked and crashes his bike. Fleeing the scene, the monkey calls on some backup as one other primate enters the scene to take possession of the loot. The rider, nonetheless, was fast to react, and secured the package deal earlier than the monkey might get its dirty palms on it.

Luckily, the rider sustained solely minor accidents and walked away from the altercation in a single piece. However, the rising variety of monkeys in locations like Lop Buri has grow to be a trigger for concern, as an increasing number of accidents involving these tiny primates have been reported. Residents have been urging the native authorities to take motion, however fairly frankly, I don’t actually know what you are able to do to cease these little acrobats from making their method to city areas.

As humorous as it might appear, monkey enterprise poses a risk to the safety of highway customers in Lop Buri. But other than making an attempt to regulate the monkeys—one thing that can almost definitely result in little to no success—educating highway customers and residents on how you can keep away from being the goal of those primates might maybe be a extra viable answer. You know, placing your snacks in a bag away from the view of those monkeys could be begin?

JeepUk

Easter Getaway: Jeep® and Ordnance Survey Unveil Top 15 ‘Off the Beaten Track’ Places For Brits This Easter

  • Locations showcase a few of the finest lesser-known areas of Great Britain
  • Millions of Brits admit to exploring little of Britain up to now, with 24% having by no means been to Scotland and 17% to Wales
  • More than three-quarters (80%) of Brits wish to discover extra of the nation, but 52% wish to keep away from vacationer hotspots
  • Explore a complete of 100 ‘Off the Beaten Track’ places by way of an interactive map here

The high 15 ‘Off the Beaten Track’ places to discover this Easter have been revealed.

As the lengthy financial institution vacation weekend approaches, with many households and mates making ready to journey throughout Great Britain, the Jeep® model and Ordnance Survey have teamed as much as showcase the perfect – however lesser-known – spots throughout the Great British outside.

The places had been chosen primarily based on evaluation of strolling route information within the common OS Maps app, acquiring skilled suggestions from the community of Ordnance Survey out of doors ambassadors and on-line critiques.

Locations vary from spectacular dog-walking spots and historic caves to picturesque bays and wildlife hotspots.

The listing follows analysis by Jeep1 detailing how almost a 3rd of UK adults (30%) have explored little of Britain up to now – the equal to 16 million folks2 – but 80% wish to see extra of the nation.

The research discovered that 24% of Brits have by no means visited Scotland (13 million) and 17% (9 million) have by no means been to Wales2. This is regardless of the 2 nations being dwelling to lots of Britain’s most interesting out of doors and picturesque areas, with many metropolis dwellers continually searching for recent air and an escape to the countryside.

Nearly half (49%) consider that Britain has the very best out of doors areas in all of Europe. However, taking the street much less travelled issues to the bulk, with 52% desirous to keep away from common vacationer hotspots, and 57% aspiring to discover extra ‘unexpected places’.

15 of the very best Easter ‘Off the Beaten Track’ places – to find 85 extra, click on here.

ENGLAND:

Dungeness – Kent – England

A tiny fishing city with a surreal panorama together with deserted boats, fishing huts and even a disused railway. The huge shingle seashore stretches for miles and is sometimes called Britain’s solely desert.

OS Grid Reference: TR 08901 16953
Categories: Town, Photography, Walking

Wistman’s Wood – Devon – England

Woodland that includes previous moss-covered timber, granite boulders and a surreal atmosphere.

OS Grid Reference: SX 61447 77874
Categories: Woodland, Walking, Dogs

Gaping Gill Cave – North Yorkshire – England

A hidden cave within the Yorkshire Dales.

OS Grid Reference: SD 75130 72733
Categories: Hiking, Geology, Caving

Old Winchester Hill – South Downs – England

A nature reserve and iron age hillfort within the South Downs National Park with its personal herd of Herdwick sheep, a breed often solely discovered within the Lake District.

OS Grid Reference: SU 64077 20578
Categories: Walking, Picnics, Dogs, Running, Historic

Blakeney Point – Norfolk – England

A magical place dwelling to England’s largest gray seal colony with over 4,000 pups born every winter.

OS Grid Reference: TG 01075 45966
Categories: Wildlife, Scenic, Walking, Coastal

WALES:

Watkins Path Pools – Snowdonia – Wales

A waterfall and plunge pool on Yr Wyddfa’s (Snowdon’s) Watkins Path. Great for wild swimming.

OS Grid Reference: SH 62645 51654
Categories: Swimming, Hiking, Mountains

Chartists Cave – Powys – Wales

It’s a difficult stroll right here from the village of Llangynidr which takes in the very best of the Welsh countryside. Chartists Cave has deep historic significance to Welsh democracy.

OS Grid Reference: SO 127152
Categories: Hiking, Dogs, Historic, Cave

Three Cliffs Bay – Swansea – Wales

A pristine bay framed by limestone cliffs. The seashore boasts lovely sand dunes and a salt marsh to wander and discover at low tide.

OS Grid Reference: SS 53498 87797
Categories: Family, Dogs, Geology, Climbing, Walking

Porthgain Blue Lagoon – Pembrokeshire – Wales

Accessible on foot or by sea, the Blue Lagoon has an excellent stroll throughout the cliffs close by that provide breathtaking views.

OS Grid Reference: SM 79483 31496
Categories: Swimming, Walking, Coastal

Montgomery Castle – Powys – Wales

Located within the small city of Montgomery, in Powys, Montgomery Castle is without doubt one of the finest locations to go to if you wish to uncover lovely views over the Welsh countryside.

OS Grid Reference: SO 21883 96830
Categories: Historic Monument, Walking, Hiking, Town

SCOTLAND:

Tallest tree within the UK – Douglas Fir – Scotland

A Douglas Fir in Reelig Glen, close to Inverness, is now Britain’s tallest tree at 217.10ft (66.4m).

OS Grid Reference: NH 55727 42941
Categories: Nature, Walking, Ancient Woodland

Talisker Bay – Isle of Skye – Scotland

Talisker Bay has a quiet secluded seashore finest visited at low tide. To attain it, there’s a pleasing 20-minute stroll via inexperienced fields. When the tide is out past the rocks, you’ll marvel at its black volcanic sands.

OS Grid Reference: NG 30755 30447
Categories: Walking, Photography, Island, Coastal

Eilean na Moine – Loch Eilt – Scotland

For followers of Harry Potter, the island of Eilean na Moine is a must-visit. It offered the placement for Hogwarts headmaster Albus Dumbledore’s grave and will also be seen because the backdrop to gamekeeper Rubeus Hagrid’s hut. It’s situated on Loch Eilt, a surprising freshwater loch surrounded by mountains.

OS Grid Reference: NM 79000 82647
Categories: Kayaking, Walking, Island

Schiehallion – Perth and Kinross – Scotland

A peaceable hike up Schiehallion affords breathtaking views of the Scottish Highlands.

OS Grid Reference: NN 71382 54788
Categories: Hiking, Viewpoints, Climbing

North West Iona – Inner Hebrides – Scotland

Reachable by ferry from Fionnphort on the Island of Mull. With its slow-paced way of life, and solely 170 residents on the island, the northwest coast is a good place to step again in time.

OS Grid Reference: NM 26307 24671
Categories: Island, Remote, Walking

ENDS

 

Notes to editors
1. Survey to 2,000 UK adults carried out on behalf of Jeep UK by OnePoll
2. Based on an estimated 53.19 million adults (age 18+) residing within the UK in mid-2021. Sourced from
the Office for National Statistics.

Jeep®Brand
Built on greater than 80 years of legendary heritage, Jeep® is the genuine SUV model that delivers
legendary off-road functionality, inside refinement, high-tech options, and flexibility to individuals who search extraordinary journeys. The Jeep model delivers an open invitation to stay life to the fullest by providing a broad portfolio of automobiles that continues to supply house owners with a way of security and safety to deal with any journey with confidence. Jeep Wave, a premium proprietor loyalty and buyer care program that’s out there to your entire Jeep 4×4 lineup, is crammed with advantages and unique perks to ship Jeep® model house owners the utmost care and devoted 24/7 help. The legendary Jeep model’s off-road functionality is enhanced by a worldwide electrification initiative that’s remodeling 4xe into the brand new 4×4 in pursuit of the model’s imaginative and prescient of engaging in Zero Emission Freedom and added 4×4 functionality. All Jeep model automobiles will supply an electrified variant by 2025.

Ordnance Survey
Ordnance Survey is the nationwide mapping service for Great Britain. Our mission is to assist extra folks the world over to #GetOutside extra typically and revel in a wholesome relationship with the outside. We purpose to make the out of doors actions as pleasurable, accessible and secure as attainable. Our flagship digital navigation app OS Maps has been downloaded greater than 5 million instances and is utilized by our prospects over 3.5 million instances monthly to search out routes and navigate the outside. Our iconic set of 403 OS Explorer and 204 OS Landranger paper maps (recognised as the very best on this planet) are essentially the most detailed navigation maps to cowl everything of Great Britain. Our full vary of outside merchandise, together with personalised Custom Made Maps, and a full accent vary can be found on-line by way of the OS Shop.

Contacts

Krystyna Perry, Head of PR, Jeep UK

krystyna.perry@stellantis.com 

07710 062783

Autonomous Driving

Self-Driving Cars Explained: Are We There Yet?

Waymo, an autonomous automotive service, permits commuters to get round three main metropolitan areas with out human intervention. Cruise is another driverless ride service that was working in San Francisco however has quickly paused operations to give attention to enhancements. These two corporations provide a stage 4 autonomous automotive, which is probably the most superior instance of the expertise that most people can presently entry.

But it isn’t solely robotaxis which can be integrating autonomous tech. Several automakers provide superior driver assist programs, together with a spread of help options. For instance, Honda’s Sensing expertise consists of Collision Mitigation Braking System, Road Departure Mitigation, Adaptive Cruise Control, Lane Keeping, and extra. 

Some of those options alert the driving force, whereas different extra superior programs will take autonomous motion if wanted. More complicated autonomous help is on the market with collision avoidance expertise, which detects an imminent crash and applies emergency braking if the driving force does not react. 

There are much more spectacular self-driving choices, just like the General Motors Super Cruise system, which has the automotive to do a lot of the work. A Cadillac with Super Cruise can keep its place within the lane, maintain a protected distance from different automobiles, and steer independently with out driver enter. 

However, Super Cruise will not work accurately if there may be highway development; not all roads are suitable, and GM warns towards utilizing it throughout hostile climate, amongst different limitations. Plus, GM and different automakers with related expertise, such because the Autopilot from Tesla, require drivers to oversee the automotive throughout autonomous operation. 

News

Peugeot Launches New Tweet 200 GT Scooter In Japan

Scooters are a great option for traveling urban areas in Asian countries like Japan because of their light weight, agility, affordability, and practicality. A large number of people in Japan have access to these two-wheelers thanks in large part to the country’s licensing system. Scooters offer a more inclusive mode of mobility than bigger, more powerful motorcycles, which call for a specific license.

Exclusively introduced to the Japanese market, Peugeot, a French specialist in scooters and motorbikes, has unveiled the latest model, the Tweet 200 GT. Despite its name, this scooter has no connection to the social media platform Twitter; instead, it is entirely dedicated to providing uncomplicated and convenient mobility solutions. Setting itself apart from conventional scooters, the Tweet 200 GT boasts enhanced versatility attributed to its larger 16-inch wheels. In Japan, it carries a retail price of 423,500 Yen, amounting to about $2,910 USD.

Peugeot Motocycles Launches New Tweet 200 GT In Japan

The flat floor of the scooter adds to its utility by allowing the rider to carry bags between their legs. Furthermore, the scooter has ample under-seat storage and a rear luggage rack as a standard feature. All of these features add to the scooter’s rugged and practical design, which caters to individuals looking for a dependable and adaptable form of transportation.

The new Peugeot Tweet 200 GT features an air-cooled, four-stroke, SOHC, two-valve, single-cylinder engine with a displacement of 170cc. The economical engine is capable of delivering a maximum output of 12 horsepower at 7,500rpm and a peak torque of 8.8 pound-feet at 6,000rpm. Its fuel injection system enhances efficiency, while the 5.5-liter fuel tank ensures ample range. This configuration provides responsive acceleration and adaptable performance for urban and suburban riding scenarios.

For steady power delivery, the scooter has a continuously variable transmission (CVT), as is the case with most scooters of this type. Meanwhile, its braking system consists of a single disc for both the front and rear wheels, while its suspension hardware features a telescopic fork up front and twin shocks at the rear. Both the front and back wheels use 110/70-16 tires, which contribute to stability, traction, and a lightweight feel.

Peugeot Motocycles Launches New Tweet 200 GT In Japan