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Those Top Gear challenges where a car is shot with lasers from a plane or helicopter are almost always won by the flying aparatus. Top Gear's counterparts in Korea just beat a helicopter with a Corvette ZR1. And that's because the helicopter crashed. Whoops.

Driving is a dangerous business. You could be driving down the road, minding your own business, listening to the radio or something. Then suddenly, an SUV could come flying through the air out of nowhere and smash though your windshield.

When faced with an impending head on collision with a huge runaway truck, there are only a few options. One of the more ineffective options would be soiling one's pants.

F1 went to Korea over the weekend and we weren't just treated to a complete overload of PSY in a sparkly tuxedo. We got oversteer in an F1 car. YES.

If you're trying to live life rather than monitor U.S. auto sales data, we applaud your priorities. But it is worth pausing to note just how badly Japan's earthquake damaged Japanese automakers in the United States in May.

Rejoice, South Koreans! GM's done you a solid by dropping the embarrassing Daewoo brand and replacing it with good ol' American Chevrolet. Celebratory burnouts along the DMZ, anyone? [GM]

Everything you need to know about the Korean Grand Prix that doesn't involve prostitutes is in this image right here. The details are at Pitpass. [via CarGuyDad]

If you're the average Korean patrolman you make do with a Kia Picanto. Knock a few heads, impress your captain and you could be patrolling Seoul in a Gallardo, 911 or F360. Is that an HHR in the background?

A Korean woman has passed the written driving test on her 950th attempt. Having tried nearly daily since 2005, she finally managed to meet the minimum score of 60% and now plans to attempt the practical test. [AP]