New Drivers in korea

New Residents to the Province of Ontario, CANADA How To Apply for a Licence
If you have a driver's licence from another Canadian province or territory, or from another country, your previous driving experience may help you to get an Ontario driver's licence sooner. If you are a new resident of Ontario and have a valid driver's licence from another province or country, you can use that licence for 60 days in Ontario. If you want to continue to drive after 60 days, you must get an Ontario driver's licence. 
Two Or More Years Driving Experience & Drivers from Canada, the United States and Japan, Korea, Germany, Austria, and switzerland:
If you are a licenced driver with two or more years of driving experience in another Canadian province or territory, the United States or Japan or the Republic of Korea, you may get full Class G licence privileges without taking a knowledge or road test. However, you must meet all medical requirements, including a vision test and show acceptable proof of your previous licence status and driving experience.
Acceptable proof includes your driver's licence showing the previous driving experience or written confirmation from the licensing authorities. These conditions also apply to licenced motorcycle drivers from Canada and the United States.
Note: There is no exchange agreement for motorcycle drivers from Japan or the Republic of Korea.

Less than Two Years Driving Experience: 
If you have less than two years of driving experience, you may get credit for your experience and enter Level Two of the graduated licensing system. Once you have a total of two years of driving experience, you may take the Level Two road test to earn full driving privileges.
Drivers from other countries (other than above) without driver's licence exchange agreements with Ontario:
If you are a licenced driver from a country other than Canada, the United States or Japan or the Republic of Korea, you must meet the Ontario driver medical requirements, pass a vision and knowledge test and the required road tests.
Two or More years Driving Experience: 
If you have acceptable proof of two or more years of driving experience, you may take the Level Two road test to earn full driving privileges. If you do not pass this road test, you will get a Level One licence (G1) and may immediately schedule a Level One road test.
More than One Year But Less Than Two Years Driving Experience:
If you have less than two years of driving experience, you will be placed in Level One (G1).However, if you have acceptable proof that you have the driving experience required for Level One, you can immediately schedule a Level One road test to enter Level Two (G2).
You will stay in Level One until you have at least 12 months driving experience before you will be eligible to take the Level One road test to enter Level Two. 
Acceptable Proof of Previous Driving Experience: 
A driver's licence issued by another country is considered acceptable proof if it shows the required driving experience. If it does not, you will need to provide a written confirmation of your previous driving experience. If you do not have acceptable proof of your driving experience, you will start at the beginning of Level One as a new driver. 
The Applicant must attend a Driver Examination Center to exchange the licence and must: 
be at least 16 years of age; complete an "Application for Ontario Driver's Licence; present your out of country/province driver's licence verifying previous driving experience or written confirmation about your previous driving experience from the licensing authorities; provide one other piece of identification showing your signature; pass a vision test; pass a written test and a level one or level two road test as required;  

The Korean Bus Driver

Waiting for my usual bus today, I began to worry about which driver I would get. There are five or six drivers assigned to the route I ride most frequently, and all but one of them are very angry with the world. I hoped desperately that I would get one of them, and not the friendly driver. I was running late, and the angry drivers always get me there on time.
Unfortunately, a gloved, waving hand greeted me as I boarded the bus and I immediately began sending apologetic text messages. Sure enough, the trip took 10 minutes longer than most.
My experience today isn’t the norm, however. The Korean bus driver will almost definitely get you there on time.
In the daily effort to meet what I can only guess must be a ridiculously tight stop schedule, the Korean bus driver probably runs 50 red lights, narrowly misses running over a dozen pedestrians, cuts off at least as many cars, and causes two dozen passengers to fall while boarding or disembarking. The buses here will affect you somehow, either as pedestrian, passenger, or driver.

My own experiences with Korean buses have inspired the following list of driving practices that seem common to all Korean bus drivers. For all I know, they may even be part of Korea’s Ministry of Transport’s training program.

• Turning lanes are actually express lanes. When traffic is stopped, use these express lanes to bypass law-abiding drivers. Cut back into the regular lane (or even all the way to the opposite turning lane!) at the intersection and wait confidently for the light to change.
• Increase speed at red lights. Otherwise, crossing pedestrians and traffic may hinder your progress.
• Do not stop the bus in designated passenger pick-up / drop-off areas. Stopping in these areas will mean more passengers successfully boarding your bus. Stop far enough away from groups of passengers so that only the strongest in the pack make it to the door in time.
• Randomly fail to make stops. Particularly effective if you’re behind schedule, this practice requires that you ignore shouts from passengers attempting to board or disembark. See next.
• Subject your passengers to a constant stream of 60s / 70s pop songs. MOT studies have shown that Bee Gees b-tracks or Beatles remixes have a calming effect on passengers, particularly in life-threatening situations.
• Use the bus’ climate controls to make passengers as uncomfortable as possible. A good guideline is summer = full a/c, winter = full heating, regardless of outdoor weather conditions. If one is available, equip yourself with a bus whose windows do not open for maximum effectiveness.
• Do not stop the bus for boarding or disembarking passengers. This only results in lost time. Never allow the bus to come to a complete stop – otherwise, passengers may seize the opportunity to ask a question. Passengers must not interfere with your primary objective – purposeless speed.

Porsche Panamera exterior and interior

The bodywork of the Panamera is low and wide, and has been compared to a sedan. Although based loosely on the original design of the 911 Carrera, the Panamera is different in that its engine is in the front of the vehicle. This has irked some Porsche fanatics, but the Porsche designers have tried their best to keep the engine as close to the centre of the vehicle as possible. The Panamera range will include three engine choices for the Porsche purist. A more affordable V6 version is also expected to be released later next year.

Despite the hype, there are many Porsche enthusiasts who are not too thrilled about the production of the Panamera. They feel that too much has been taken away from the original feel of a Porsche. There were also a lot of negative whispers regarding the Porsche Cayenne, which was often labeled as 'ugly.' Due to the leaked spy photos people all over the world have analyzed and examined the new model and the response hasn't always been complimentary. Some are comparing it to the Cayenne and feel that the Panamera is only a bulkier and uglier version of the 911.

2012 Hyundai Genesis

Hyundai's Genesis sedan is much improved for 2012, yet its position in the market won't change one bit. The Genesis will continue to give engineers and product planners at Mercedes-Benz and Lexus fits, thanks to the sedan's upgraded V-6 engine, revised suspension tuning, and a new eight-speed automatic transmission -- not to mention the 429-horsepower R-Spec model.
Debuting at the Chicago Auto Show, the 2012 Hyundai Genesis sedan is prepared to battle competitors from above, like the Mercedes-Benz E-Class, and, more directly, the Chrysler 300C. Whether you choose the V-6 or one of the two V-8 models, the Genesis uses a new eight-speed automatic transmission.

 Click to view GalleryIn addition to the transmission, direct-injection technology increases the power and efficiency of the 3.8-liter V-6 Genesis. Power is now 333 horsepower (43 more ponies than before), and torque has risen from 264 pound-feet to 291 pound-feet. Hyundai expects highway fuel efficiency to increase to 29 mpg, though city fuel economy probably won't stray far from the 2011 model's 18 mpg. With power on the 4.6-liter V-8 remaining at 385 horsepower, this makes the V-6 model more of a value than before. Don't be surprised if the 2012 Genesis 3.8 accelerates as fast as a 2011 Genesis V-8.


 Click to view GalleryThe real news for the 2012 Genesis is the R-Spec model. Its 5.0-liter V-8 makes 429 horsepower at 6400 rpm and 376 pound-feet of torque at 5000 rpm. This latest version of Hyundai's Tau V-8 has a revised bed plate to improve block rigidity and lower NVH-both important considerations since the engine also replaces the 4.6-liter V-8 in the larger 2012 Equus.
For the full R-Spec package, we'd recommend upgrading to the Michelin Pilot Sport PS2 summer performance tires. Larger front and rear stabilizer bars should also help improve the driving experience, and form the backbone of what the automaker calls "aggressive chassis tuning." The R-Spec adds a little flash with dark chrome inserts in the headlights and unique 19-inch alloys. The steering has been tweaked, too, though we'll have to wait until we get some seat time before determining whether it's a true competitor with sportier entries in the segment.

2011 Hyundai Elantra announced in Korea

Recently, 2011 Hyundai Elantra world debut in South Korea and will begin selling in the second half. The car also known as Hyundai Avante in Korea, it is already the 4th brand-new updating.
2011 Hyundai Elantra uses a fluid sculpture design, reserved family style. Appearance changes, including the front, side and rear, looks more fashionable and dynamic. Also equipped with some new high-end equipment, including HID head lamps, LED combination taillights, heated rear seats, TFT LCD display screen and so on.
2011 Hyundai Elantra powered by a 1.6L Gamma GDI direct injection gasoline engine, maximum output of 140ps, maximum torque of 166Nm, and the fuel economy increase of 13%. Match the 6-speed automatic transmission to replace the previous 4-speed automatic transmission.

Korean supercar: Proto Spirra launched

Today, Korean supercar – Proto Spirra official listing in South Korea, and it is also called “Korean Ferrari“.
Proto Spirra is built by carbon fiber, length / width / height were 4355/1925/1215mm, with a wheelbase of 2660mm. In addition, it is also equipped with 225/40 R19 tires.

In power terms, Proto Spirra equipped with a Hyundai 2.7L V6 engine, and adopted the mid-engine design. It offers four different versions, including Spirra N (129kw/245Nm), Spirra S (243kw/471Nm), Spirra turbo (294 -309kw/490Nm), Spirra ex (331-368kw/539Nm). Matches a 6-speed manual transmission, in which the top model 0-100km / h acceleration time of only 3.5 seconds, top speed of 315km / h.

Hyundai entrega dos unidades del i10 BlueON al gobierno coreano.

Hyundai Motor Company entregó las dos primeras unidades del i10 BlueON, el pequeño utilitario totalmente eléctrico de la marca coreana. Estas dos unidades se usaran en el Ministerio de Transporte y Asuntos Marítimos. Se esperan recoger datos como los diferentes “estilos” de conducción, y los propios comentarios de los que los testen con el objetivo de mejorar lo que seria el producto final, que se comercializaría en serie más adelante.
El i10 BlueOn cuenta con una velocidad máxima de 130 km/h y una aceleración de 0 a 100km/h en 13,1 segundos. Además, con una sola carga puede recorrer hasta 140 kilómetros. Para recargarse completamente necesita de 6 horas con el enchufe tradicional, mientras que con la trifásica, puede cargarse al 80% en 25 minutos.

Korea’s first electric car exceeds expectations

As recently as a few years ago, people thought of electric vehicles as being closer to golf carts than they were to functional cars. While rapid advances in technology in recent years have led to the development of a few low-speed EVs, these cars are largely impractical for city driving because they are too slow to keep up with traffic.

However, with the release of the Hyundai Motor BlueOn, Korea’s first high-speed EV, we may soon be seeing more of these vehicles around.

The vehicle was introduced on Sept. 9, with President Lee Myung-bak taking it for spin during a press event at the Blue House.

I recently had a chance to test drive the vehicle for myself at Hyundai Motor’s Namyang Research and Development Center in Hwaseong, Gyeonggi.

To be honest, I didn’t have high expectations for the vehicle before my test drive, even though I found the company’s efforts to promote it intriguing.

When I arrived at the Namyang Center, five BlueOn vehicles were waiting for me.

The first thing I noticed was the car’s exterior is similar in design to the Hyundai i10, on which the BlueOn is based.

The other thing I noticed is that the hexagonal grill and sleek headlight design seemed to go along with the automaker’s efforts to create a unified look for all of its models. And the words “blue drive,” emblazoned on the driver’s side door seemed to draw attention to the automaker’s efforts to promote the vehicle as eco-friendly.

The car has two charging outlets. The primary outlet is inside the Hyundai emblem on the front of the vehicle, and the quick charger is on the left side of the car in place of the gas hatch.

The vehicle needs six hours on 220 volts of electricity for a full charge. A quick charge that yields an 80 percent charge takes 25 minutes with 380 volts of electricity.

Inside the vehicle, the center console is well organized with everything from a CD player and cup holders to an air conditioner control panel.

The 4.2-inch TFT-LCD (thin film transistor liquid crystal display) dashboard displays the usual gauges for speed and energy, but it also shows a graphic image of a polar bear to show the driver how efficient he is.

When I turned the key, the words “EV Ready” lit up, along with a voice message telling me that I was ready to go. But I didn’t hear a single noise from the engine, so I was momentarily confused as to whether I should really take off or not.

It was nice that it was so quiet inside, but I started to wonder about safety. I later learned that the car has a Virtual Engine Sound System to alert pedestrians on the street the car is approaching. This works when the vehicle is traveling at less than 20 kilometers per hour (12.42 miles per hour).

Before my test drive, I had heard so much about how slow electric vehicles are that I decided to test the vehicle at full speed. According to the company, the vehicle has a maximum speed of 130 kph and can travel 140 kilometers on a single charge.

After I drove over to the testing track, I stepped on the accelerator as far as it would go and I was off.

Soon enough, I was up to 130 kph without much noise or hesitation. The vehicle didn’t wobble or struggle at the high speed and I felt completely safe. All I could hear was the sound of the tires rolling along the asphalt.

Next, I went up a hill with a 25 percent incline. Surprising me again, the BlueOn didn’t hesitate once, either on the way up or going back down. The power was there and the vehicle didn’t have any difficulty tackling the steep slope.

The BlueOn definitely exceeded my expectations and the first thing I thought when I finished the drive was that it would make a great vehicle for the daily commute.

However, it does face some obstacles before it’s ready for the commercial market.

First, the country lacks the infrastructure to support a widespread adoption of EVs. Not only are there few recharging stations, but the length of time its takes to recharge the vehicle needs to be shortened.

Second, the vehicle is expensive. There is speculation that the current price may be close to 50 million won ($43,100). The vehicle’s 200 kilogram battery, located under the seats, that accounts for a significant proportion of the total cost. If Hyundai is planning to mass produce the BlueOn, which the company is marketing as a “City Commuter,” the price needs to be made more affordable for the average citizen. There also needs to be greater government support to boost the EV industry in Korea.

2011 Kia Optima: One Epic Ride -- Big Game 2011 Commercial

In the first quarter of Super Bowl XLV, Kia is scheduled to air a 60-second commercial entitled, 'One Epic Ride.' Here's video of the ad:

I really appreciate the tone of this one. It's self-aware, but unlike many over-the-top commercials, it doesn't waste time giggling at itself. The sole objective seems to be, "let's fit as many cool things into this ad as we possibly can," and they succeeded.

A man and a woman are handcuffed to a police motorcycle while the cop presumably drives away in their car. An Inspector Gadget-esque villain captures it via helicopter and is about to deliver it to a sea-faring tycoon, when Poseidon springs forth from the ocean deep and grabs it, only for an alien craft to abduct it. An alien inadvertently drives the Kia into a wormhole summoned by an ancient chief transports it through time into the Inca Empire.
Yeah, but that cop broke the law! How are those poor people supposed to get home? What if it rains? This commercial really should have taken the time to tie up these loose ends. Also, does the Spanish Empire end up with the car, or what?

Bullet-proof Hyundai Equus for Korean President

2011 Hyundai Equus
Do you want to get presidential with your ride? Join Korean president Lee Myung-Bak in purchasing the new 2011 Hyundai Equus luxury car and you can imagine yourself as a head of state. Or at least, you’d be secure in the knowledge that you’d be in the same model car as the Korean president.
Here’s your dose of politically-inspired automotive history for the day: while Korea is the fifth-largest car manufacturing country in the world. Up until the release of the 2011 Hyundai Equus, none of the Korean-designed cars had been considered “viable” for the task of transporting the president of the country safely.
Hyundai enjoys an excellent car reputation worldwide, but it’s a reputation for making reliable budget hatchbacks, not classy presidential limousine-cum-tank machines.

Before the Hyundai Equus, the Korean head of state was driven around in a bulletproof Mercedes Benz. This was despite the fact that Myung-Bak was a former chairman and employee of Hyundai for an incredible twenty-seven years!
However, if safety is a concern for the Korean president – and it always is with presidential motorcades of any nationality – he can ride assured in his specially built, 2011 Hyundai Equus: the specially armored presidential ride can supposedly withstand a blast from 15 kilograms of TNT. Now that’s a dynamite ride!
So does the Korean automaker’s step out from the moniker of “value conscious” live up to the hype? Time will tell: the 2011 Equus is released this fall and is expected to compete with other luxury sedans like those in the S-Class. With a starting price sticker of $55,000, it’s not your ordinary Hyundai.
The South Korean government has apparently given the Equus the stamp of approval, now the only thing left to see is if the rest of the consumer world agrees.

2011 kia edmunds

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Kia coupe

Wave goodbye to the Spectra name; Kia’s planning on sending the moniker packing when the car is replaced in mid-2009. Kicking up the style as a way to grab the dollars of younger buyers, Kia will introduce the styling paradigm laid out by the Koup Concept at last year’s New York Auto Show, which will grace a production sedan and coupe. The sedan will hit the market first, with the coupe following within a couple months. The hatchback Spectra will be out of the U.S. lineup entirely; Kia thinks the coupe and its sexier lines will move more units. European buyers will still be able to purchase the Spectra hatch as the cee’d, though. More style in this instance is a good thing. We’ve seen the Koup, and we like it. We’ve driven the Spectra, and we like that, too. If Kia can successfully match the chassis to the expectations set by the body, the Spectra’s successor should have no problem maintaing that model’s best-seller status in the Kia lineup.