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A couple days ago, an odd video popped up on my Youtube feed: Now, to be very clear, I'm not a foosball enthusiast. I don't remember the last time I played foosball (there is a table in our office, but I suspect the last time I played on it might have been at least a year ago). I'm not even much of a football fan anymore. I basically stopped watching football when i turned 20. But I clicked on it and watched anyway, and it was fascinating seeing individuals play a game in a way that's so far removed from how you'd typically see it. Yes, there's no frantic spinning of handles and frantic screams - it's calculated, tactical, and deeply, deeply 'professional'. Which got me thinking about sports more broadly. In recent times, there's been ongoing debate (controversy?) about what exactly constitutes 'sports'. The recent Olympics had the whole breakdancing issue (I think that's a sport), and there's also been ongoing debate about whether esports should be classified as a sport (It has been included in the SEA Games and Commonwealth Games, but I'm less clear about my position on this). What exactly is 'sport'? The OED presents multiple definitions of the word, but the one that likely most resonates with people is this: An activity involving physical exertion and skill, esp. (particularly in modern use) one regulated by set rules or customs in which an individual or team competes against another or others. Frequently in plural. It's worth noting the additional explanation also provided: In early use the sense of ‘sport’ as a diversion or amusement is paramount; by the 18th and 19th centuries the term was often used with reference to hunting, shooting, and fishing (see blood, field sports at the first element). The consolidation of organised sport (particularly football, rugby, cricket, and athletics) in the 19th cent. reinforced the notion of sport as physical competition. Two things stand out to me: First is the notion of physical exertion, and second is the concept of organisation. Viewed through this lens, we can understand why there are debates over what constitutes sport. It's easy to understand football, basketball, table tennis, running and etc as 'sport' - a collection of high-performing athletes competing against each other in an organised manner. However, when we cast our lens onto other games, it becomes less clear. I don't think the concept of organisation is ever in question. Even with the most 'un-sporty' "sport", there are deeply organised competitions. From League of Legends to Chess, from Darts to Drone Racing, it's impossible to deny the competitiveness of such events (and also the governing bodies behind them). Heck, Microsoft Excel World Championship and Pokemon World Championships are things that really exist. The main controversy appears to surround the notion of what constitutes an 'athlete', and whether physical exertion is absolutely fundamental to a sport. And I suppose what separates a 'game' from a 'sport'. One thing that's indisputable, regardless of your opinion on the physical/athletic nature of the activity, is the high level of skill involved. I've recently gotten into watching a lot of chess videos, and its so abundantly clear that these pros operate at a completely different level from us normies. Same is true of foosball, chase tag, or Magic the Gathering. And perhaps that's where I draw the line - it is the competitive pursuit of betterment that elevates a game to a sport. Not necessarily in everyone's eyes, but certainly in the participants. I think competition is what defines sports, and I'm not convinced it necessarily requires a physical/athletic element. If we return to the OED, the first use of the word 'sport' in 1425 actually means Diversion, entertainment, fun. Frequently with modifying adjective (as good, great, etc.). Now somewhat archaic. With this broader (if admittedly archaic) definition, I think sport is perhaps better viewed in the manner of a game (the entertainment/fun part of the definition) brought to a level of competitiveness that surpasses a typical or average person. We typically tend to think of athletes as possessing a level of physical ability that far surpasses the average person. Faster, stronger, more powerful, these are effectively 'unnatural' beings. This is an instructive demonstration: But being 'unnaturally' good at something does not have to be only physical in the more traditional sense. Competition is also a mental game, and that's where the case for esports can certainly be made (beyond the hand-eye coordination required that's also true for racquet sports). The separation between an average person - even one with reasonable ability (athletic or otherwise) - and someone at the top levels of their chosen 'sport' is what's most fascinating to me. Regardless of my personal opinions about breakdancing (awesome. love it) or cricket (don't get it), I cannot and should not downplay the dedication to skill development that goes into any of these endeavours. I think anyone that's able to reach a level of 'unnatural' ability has the right to stand proudly on their top step. Famously (at least in basketball circles), Brian Scalabrine is quoted as saying "I'm closer to LeBron than you are to me" to college players challenging him. And that's also probably the reality - there's levels to everything. When most of us talk about playing 'sports', we are actually really just playing 'games'. The football/tennis/basketball we are playing are merely games compared to what the pros do, in the same way the foosball/chess that the pros do are quite far removed from the games we play. I have no catchall definition of 'sport', but I think we can and should all appreciate and value the tremendous commitment and skill that these individuals possess to elevate themselves to those top levels. Certainly a whole lot more than most of us. That's what makes them different, and what sets them apart. ~ Desmond

There are plenty of strange sports in this world. People running from bulls. People running after cheese. Power Slap. But of course few places do weird quite like Japan. Introducing to you: Bo-taoshi. The name means 'topple the pole', and that's exactly the name of the game. Except of course its never quite so simple. You want teams? Oh, you get teams. 150 players, split into 75 offensive and 75 defensive - one holding your pole up, the other attacking another team to topple their pole. And you thought American Football teams were big. It's utter chaos. Literally people leaping onto one another, springboarding off bodies on the ground, clinging on to the pole (and other people) for dear life. It's a utterly wild combination of tug-of-war, rugby, capture-the-flag, sumo, and unleashed testosterone. Apparently played in schools (but increasingly rare), it's said that "the game promotes teamwork, toughness and sportsmanship". Here, see it for yourself: I wonder if people complaining about Uni orientation games being "too risque" would rather Bo-taoshi be played instead. Stay weird, Japan. ~ Desmond

I enjoy motorsports of all kinds - four wheels good, two wheels better. And while watching them on TV (okay let's be honest Youtube, who even watches TV nowadays) is fun, getting to partake in anything even remotely resembling it, even in a highly truncated, totally superficial manner, is even more exciting. Earlier this year, I did a short 2.5 day off-road riding 'tour', and it was easily the hardest, most physically demanding 2.5 days I've ever spent on a motorbike. It really gives you a deep appreciation of people who do this professionally - riders who have mastered both man and machine. Enduro riding is particularly difficult - riding long durations off-road is physically and mentally challenging, and it also requires a skillset I most certainly do not have. I have mad respect for off-road riders. But then, there's also something called Hard Enduro. This might be the most ludicrous extreme motorsport of them all. It's literally in the name: Enduro, but harder. And by the looks of it, much, much, much harder. That cover photo of the above video perhaps tells you everything you need to know. It's described thus: "hard enduro puts riders and machines on tracks that many would find difficult to simply walk". I cannot for a moment fathom how these people do it. It's extremely high levels of riding skill, physical endurance, mechanical knowledge, but the sheer bravery and guts is something I still struggle to wrap my head around. However, something else about it fascinates me. Perhaps because there's so much inherent 'failure' built into this particular form of the sport, participants seem to also make much more effort to be mutually supportive, even helping each other when the need arises. And the fact that spectators are so close by, often also involved in picking bikes (and bikers) up, seems so bizarre. I cannot help but wonder if this collective supportive spirit is born out of an innate acknowledgement of the ludicrous, almost Sisyphean nature of Hard Enduro (sometimes quite literally as they are charging up an impossibly steep hill). Anyway, Hard Enduro is absolutely mad. And absolutely captivating. ~ Desmond

McLaren 600LT by MSO revealed ahead of Pebble Beach debuthttps://www.autocar.co.uk/car-news/new-cars/mclaren-600lt-mso-revealed-ahead-pebble-beach-debut McLaren will be heading to this week’s Pebble Beach Concours d’Elegance with a bespoke version of its new 600LT. Showcasing a raft of personalisation options from the Woking brand’s MSO (McLaren Special Operations) division, the concept follows on from the first public outing of the 600LT at the Goodwood Festival of Speed last month. Featuring MSO Bespoke Stealth Grey paintwork, the 600LT receives a number of carbonfibre upgrades, including an F1 Longtail-inspired air intake scoop mounted on the roof. Three carbonfibre upgrade packs also feature, with the material being used for the door mirrors and door inserts, as well as the front splitter, rear bumper, diffuser and engine cover. An ‘MSO Defined’ carbonfibre roof and front wing louvres are also part of the package. The new parts are said to reduce weight, although McLaren hasn’t disclosed how much lighter the MSO version is than the regular 600LT. Gloss black 10-spoke wheels complete the look. Inside, lightweight carbonfibre seats are sourced from the McLaren Senna, with orange contrast stitching. Six-point harnesses also feature, while a carbonfibre transmission tunnel and door inserts and an upgraded Bowers & Wilkins sound system are showcased. Detail touches to the interior include bespoke embroidery in the headrests, ‘600LT’ etching on the throttle pedals and even a set of hand-painted keys. The 600LT’s performance is unchanged over the standard car, with a 592bhp twin-turbo 3.8-litre V8 taking it from 0-62mph in 2.8sec and on to a top speed of 204mph.

Dante Chen looks to make a major statement in his NXT 2.0 debut against Trey Baxter. LOL, can start to watch WWE again

Turf City closes on 31 December 2023. Been visiting Turf City since it became a commercial mall, first batch of tenants included Mcdonald's and Watsons. Over the years, tenants have included Giant, Jack's Place, Owen Seafood, Tung Lok etc and of course the massive car mart. Used to meet up with friends just to walk along the rows of cars. Reckon Turf City means different things to different people given the variety of activities available; makan, cars + accessories, sports, grocery shopping, furniture shopping, child enrichment etc. Perhaps share share Turf City stories here ?

Toyota and BMW have been collaborating on a new Toyota Supra for some years, and slated to be released in 2018! concept car FT-1 was released in 2014... testing cars spotted this year... some rendering by fan forum based on the test car... the old Supra was discontinued in 2002... but still very popular... most importantly, Borneo Motors' new MD Jasmmine Wong is looking to bring in the new Supra to SG in 2019... http://www.straitstimes.com/lifestyle/a-womans-touch excited to see the final product and specs, and how much it will cost in SG...

KIA launches their Stinger GT at Detroit Auto Show. From concept (http://www.kia.com/eu/future/gt4_stinger/) to reality... 3.3L V6, 365 bhp, Century Sprint in 5.1 seconds. More photos in the link. http://jalopnik.com/the-kia-stinger-gt-is-kias-fantastic-365-hp-rear-wheel-1790949403

Great news for athletes! And well done to FINA for having taken what's in my own opionion, a difficult but absolutely necessary stand. I've always had the opinion that transgender women athletes have an advantage over their cisgender counterparts. Our bodies are made differently – males have more upper body strength and muscle mass than females. They've paved the way for perhaps the rest of the sporting world to "do the right thing" to protect the "natural world". And I don't think anyone should be called transphobic for saying I respect the gender in which you choose to identify in, but I disagree with the category you're swimming or competing in. This runs parallel with allowing transgender and women who have gone under the knives to compete in beauty pageants with natural women. If we disallow performance enhancing drugs to be used in a sporting event, then what about altering one's natural features and coming out tops in a beauty pageant? How fast are male swimmers relative to females? In summary, the comparative times/speeds are: 50m freestyle: men are 11.7% faster than the women with women completing 89.4% of their swim when the men finish 800m freestyle: men are 8.4% faster than the women with women completing 92.2% of their swim when the men finish 2008 Olympic 10 km: men were 6.8% faster than the women with women completing 93.6% of their swim when the men finish 2012 Olympic 10 km: men were 6.9% faster than the women with women completing 93.6% of their swim when the men finish 2013 world championship 25 km: men are about 6.9% faster than women with women completing 93.5% of their swim when the men finish 1 km ice swim: men are about 12.3% faster than women with women completing 89.0% of their swim when the men finish Read the article here.

No more F1 and UFC from 1st Oct 2021. Fox Sports exiting SG. https://www.straitstimes.com/sport/sports-fans-in-spore-face-anxious-wait-as-cessation-of-fox-sports-channels-looms Sports fans in S'pore face anxious wait as cessation of Fox Sports channels looms Post-race highlights of F1 races are no substitute for the live races themselves, said an F1 fan.PHOTO: EPA-EFE Kimberly Kwek PUBLISHED 4 HOURS AGO FACEBOOKWHATSAPP SINGAPORE - Formula One, tennis' Grand Slams and the Majors in golf have long been a staple of sports fans' diet but they could no longer be available to those in Singapore from next Friday (Oct 1), when Disney shuts 13 pay-television channels, including its Fox Sports channels. The decision was announced in April "to pivot towards a direct-to-consumer-first model and further grow (its) streaming services". Telcos Singtel and StarHub had offered these channels as part of their subscription packages and while on Friday both announced they have secured the broadcast rights to the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC), the status of F1 and the premier events in golf and tennis remains unclear. David Tan, a StarHub subscriber who is a UFC and F1 fan, expressed his disappointment at the lack of updates from the companies over the past few months especially when "they had six months to do something about it". He added: "We waited for them to release more information, but they just said we'll lose Fox Sports but we still can enjoy the other channels. "They should have more feedback channels, which wasn't done well so it gives the impression that they don't really care." In response to queries from The Sunday Times, both telcos acknowledged the situation and said they were trying to resolve it. A StarHub spokesman said: "We are aware that a segment of customers may still feel some impact, as alternative viewing means are not yet available for certain 'live' sports events. "To this end, we remain in talks with various content providers to enter broadcast deals for popular sporting events, to cater to our customers' needs. We will make available more information when there are developments." The spokesman noted it has other offerings like the Bundesliga, UFC, WTA Tour, World Wrestling Entertainment and National Basketball Association (NBA). Singtel, which in recent months has added world cricket tournaments through Astro Cricket plus the World Table Tennis and Badminton Asia Championship, said it will "continue to look for quality and popular live sporting events to enhance our sports line-up for customers, and we will share further updates in the coming weeks". But F1 fan and Singtel subscriber Gilbert Teo, 30, reckons such content cannot supplant what will soon be disappearing from his screen. The senior account manager at an adtech company said: "Maybe there are additional sports events, but it's not a like-for-like replacement." Even post-race highlights of F1 races are no substitute for the live races themselves, he added. Aside from the telcos, there are other options for consumers, like over-the-top (OTT) streaming platforms from the rights holders themselves. There are MotoGP Videopass, F1 TV and Golf TV but there are some limitations. For example, F1 TV Pro is unavailable in Singapore, meaning fans here can only watch race replays. Golf TV has live coverage of PGA Tour and European Tour events but has only one Major, the British Open, on its line-up. None of the four tennis Grand Slams (Australian Open, French Open, Wimbledon and US Open) have a dedicated OTT service. Teo does not plan to cancel his subscription as his current TV package, which he pays about $90 monthly for, includes the English Premier League, but feels there should be some form of rebate from the telcos. He said: "The price of watching sports in Singapore is very high so if they don't have the telecast of certain channels, I think we should have a fair compensation." Existing TV packages that include the Fox Sports channels range from $33.80 to $99.90 for Singtel, while StarHub's Sports+ package costs $20 monthly. The Singtel packages include access to non-sports channels. The looming Oct 1 deadline is particularly significant for F1 fans like dietitian Melody Foo, 29. After this weekend's Russian Grand Prix, there are another seven races scheduled for this season with Max Verstappen and Lewis Hamilton locked in fierce battle - the former leads by five points - for the drivers championship. Foo said: "It's definitely a concern that I cannot watch them, it's a big part of my life and I look forward to watching all these (competitions) during the weekend. "The next Grand Slam (Australian Open) is in January so I still have time for tennis and the ATP tournaments are still showing, so that's still okay." Even though Hong Kong pay-TV service provider Now TV secured the rights for the F1 and US Open following Disney's decision, Deloitte South-east Asia sports business group leader James Walton said it is unclear if the local telcos would follow suit. He said: "Realistically, it's now down to a point where unless beIN Sports steps up or Singtel or StarHub decide to invest in this, there will be a question of how many channels they want to run, how much content they want to produce and do they really see any value in locally broadcasting some of these activities or if it'll go into video-on-demand. "But ultimately, it's looking increasingly likely that a lot of these sporting properties are heading towards video-on-demand, subscription and pay-per-view models and it's something that fans will have to get used to in the years to come."

The Cupra Ateca is a practical SUV with the 300hp engine and four-wheel-system from the fiendishly quick SEAT Leon Cupra 300. As a result of this SEAT connection, you’re probably wondering ‘what’s happened to the SEAT badge?’ Well, it’s gone – Cupra is SEAT’s new performance sub-brand and the Cupra Ateca the first in a line of cars that will wear that badge. To help your mind separate Ateca from Cupra Ateca, the latter has been given the new badge plus the full treatment from the accessories catalogue. As a result, you get huge 19-inch alloy wheels, a body kit, a quad exhaust system and LED headlights. The result is a car with purposeful styling, although the unfamiliar badge makes it look like the creation of a tuning house rather than a mainstream car. Some will like that, others won’t. The changes inside are more subtle, but you get body-hugging sports seats (complete with questionable looking carbon fibre vinyl bolsters) some Cupra badges and more fake-looking carbon fibre trim on the dashboard. Sadly, it’s not enough to redress the gloomy, almost exclusively jet-black cabin plastics that make the interior feel a little too dowdy for a genuinely sporty car like this. https://www.cupraofficial.com/ Even the presenter in the video finds the CUPRA branding confusing So as some may know i am on the look out for an SUV type of car, you can also call it window shopping maybe will buy maybe not. Went to the Singapore Motorshow. Viewed the Venue and Seltos but left pretty much disappointed/underwhelmed/unimpressed (for a lack of better word) with the Venue. Too basic too funky. Maybe my taste will change in future but dunno. So now i'm back to square one. and then I found the CUPRA Ateca. but i understand it's not even launched yet. Did some searches on the forum and found info of the CUPRA inside the SEAT thread but it was somewhere in the middle and images all cant view. the CUPRA Ateca looks gd! i'm unfamiliar with the SEAT brand. been to the showroom once. but confused with the branding. is this a SEAT or not? saw some websites stating its a SEAT Ateca Cupra. confusing enough. opening this thread here for bros who are potentially looking for an SUV in the near future!

Decathlon opening 4th and biggest store in Singapore. I'm surprised there is no thread being started here since they are so popz! SG so small need to many megastore? But anyway what's good in Decathlon? Been there so many times so far only buy a pair of shoes and also bag from the City Square store. https://www.straitstimes.com/sport/decathlon-to-open-fourth-and-biggest-store-here-in-collaboration-with-sport-singapore SINGAPORE - Riding on a tie-up with national sports agency Sport Singapore (SportSG), sporting goods retailer Decathlon is set to open its biggest store here yet. The store in Stadium Boulevard in Kallang - Decathlon's fourth here - will be about 5,000 sq m in size and is expected to open its doors in January next year. Decathlon announced the news at its Bedok store on Tuesday (May 22), where a memorandum of understanding was signed by its Asia chief executive Yves Claude and his SportSG counterpart Lim Teck Yin. Called the Decathlon Singapore Lab, the store is the first of its kind in Asia, pioneering the use of technology like virtual simulations and augmented reality. Customers trying out a pair of shoes will be able to get foot scans, for example. "Traditional retail is in trouble around the world. The expectations of customers are changing very quickly, they will not come just for the (store's) layout," said Mr Claude.

Just came across the Subaru BRZ price release by Motor Image. Subaru BRZ at $183,300 http://www.sgcarmart.com/new_cars/newcars_...p?CarCode=11142 But frankly speaking if Toyota GT86 price also around there, which brand will you guys take? Why ?

Is this car reliable and durable? Looking to buy a used left 7-8yrs car. Its small but i suppose this Manual type will be fun to drive. Maintenace wise expensive?

Despite selling approximately 25,000 units of 911s and 718s annually, Porsche claims that it only makes 2 identical sports car every year. This an interesting surprise as Autocar found out when it had the opportunity to sit down with Porsche plant manager Christian Friedl for an interview. Of course, this fact is a testament to the personalization options Porsche has for its buyers. With up to 39 variants of the 911 and 718 Boxster/Cayman models on the market, customers can pick whatever they need and dress it up with the near countless possible combinations of colours and trims. It isn't enough for Porsche though as it intends to launch even more options for its vehicles and, before long, it is possible that every single car rolling off the production line will be distinct from all others.

Anyone knows when to get second hand sports rims? Thought of getting a set. Mine is 175 70R13. Is this type of rim easily available? How much should I be paying for it?

Went to BK for the first time in many years and saw the price displayed for the "value" meal price is the upsized price. Also, there is no value meal with normal sized fries and drink when I asked. Maybe I am suaku, but just to share for awareness.

With 113,066 units of the Mustang sold in 2018, Ford's coupe gets to keep its World’s Best-Selling Sports Coupe title for the fourth straight year. Ford announced the news on the eve of its 55th anniversary that sales in Europe went up by more than 27% so far in 2019 and its market share increased by half a point for 2018 over the previous year, reaching 15.4%. Thanks to the new Bullitt variant, 75,842 units were sold in the U.S. while 2,323 Mustangs found homes in the U.K., representing an increase of 5% over 2017. According to Ford, the Mustang was sold in 146 countries in 2018 and over 500,000 sixth-generation models have been sold globally since 2015. “We broke the mould when Ford launched the Mustang 55 years ago,” said Jim Farley, Ford president of global markets. “Nothing says freedom, the wind in your hair and the joy of driving like Mustang; it’s an icon. The roar of its V8 on a spring day, there’s nothing better. No wonder it’s the most popular sports coupe in the world.”

https://www.sgcarmart.com/new_cars/newcars_overview.php?CarCode=11936 1) Anyone buy? 2) What are the pros? 3) and the cons?

Hi Any users of the above tyres before? Comments?

Wonder if any of you chaps have watch or tried watching this channel. It used to be at Ch 199 but now on Ch 200. Last weekend, I missed the "LIVE" United vs Wigan game so when I got home at about 1.30AM, not knowing the score, wanted to watch it on this channel. Unfortunately, this game was not on the menu . . . . All the big 4-5 teams played on Saturday, they rarely do and guess which 2 games MIO TV chose to put up in the "FREE" On Demand Channel out of the 8 games, one was a late game . . . . . 1. Norwich vs West Ham 2. Arsenal vs Soton 3. Aston Villa vs Swansea 4. Fulham vs WBA 5. Man United vs Wigan 6. QPR vs Chelsea 7. Stoke vs Man City 8. Sunderland vs Pool ( Late Kick-off ) Yes, games (1) and (3) Can't understand the rational . . . . . . .

SMRT and NTUC Fairprice have named their joint venture mall at the Singapore Sports Hub Kallang Wave. The 41,000sqm retail venue is targeted for a July opening although some outlets may start business from mid-June. Anchor tenants include supermarket Fairprice, clothing store chain H&M and electronics chain Harvey Norman. Rental of retail space has emerged as public transport operator SMRT's top income generator. - http://www.straitstimes.com/news/singapore/more-singapore-stories/story/mall-singapore-sports-hub-be-named-kallang-wave-20140514 New mall going to be bring more crowd, or more "chickens" there

Mall at Singapore Sports Hub to be named Kallang Wave By Christopher Tan SMRT and NTUC Fairprice have named their joint venture mall at the Singapore Sports Hub Kallang Wave. The 41,000sqm retail venue is targeted for a July opening although some outlets may start business from mid-June. Anchor tenants include supermarket Fairprice, clothing store chain H&M and electronics chain Harvey Norman. Rental of retail space has emerged as public transport operator SMRT's top income generator. - See more at: http://www.straitstimes.com/news/singapore/more-singapore-stories/story/mall-singapore-sports-hub-be-named-kallang-wave-20140514#sthash.rihvpNqJ.dpuf

wow, 1.6 T 201BHP and competing with Golf GTi. Wonder if it will reach SG?

@kusje have spurred me thinking what exactly is a sports car? In today aspect, the line seems to be blurred out by quite a bit. So let's do a debate car by car. And we should start with the not here not there Honda Accord Euro R. From my understanding from Netcarshow.com. Honda produced 2 euro R variant, the CL7 and the CL1. I never include CL9 as it is the ang mo Acura version. Honda Accord EuroR The Honda Accord is an automobile manufactured by Honda, redesigned in 2003 and sold worldwide. Accords sold in Japan (and elsewhere in the world) vary greatly from the US models. In Japan, full-featured Accords are offered. Until 1997, the Accord bi-yearly facelift or four-year redesign was always released a year prior in Japan. Older generations of Accords such as the US 1990-1993 (4th Generation) was actually offered in years 1989-1992 in Japan, and 5th Generation from 1993-1996. Other differences were in features. The 1989-1992 (4th generation) offered in other countries received unheard of equipment for an Accord (until recently) such as a Navigation System, TV, mini-disc player, digital automatic climate control, traction control, Anti-Lock brakes, side-marker lights, heated mirrors, outside temperature gauge, an in-cabin air refiner, map lights, seat heaters, standard fog lamps, headlight washers, rear fog light, full-power seats, telescoping bumper pole, half-mast antenna switch. An Accord Si and Si-T model can also be found in some countries including Japan along with a "Euro R" trim in Europe. In 1998, a major redesign took place for the Accord for its sixth-generation, the largest Accord to date reverted back to its more conservative roots. The wagon was discontinued in North America but remained available elsewhere. Internationally, the Accord split into two distinct versions, one for North America, and another for sale worldwide. The models are often referred to as the Japanese and North American Accords. The larger North American model is based on the Japanese Honda Inspire, while Japanese Accord is sold in North America as the Acura TSX. The Accord was redesigned in 2003 without a size increase of a similar magnitude to the North American model. In comparison, clearly, the North American version is distinct from the worldwide model, being both larger and heftier. The F-series VTEC engines made its debut in the European and Japanese Accords, and the 90° C-series V6 engine was replaced by a more-compact 60° J-series unit for the US Accord. Honda offered the North American Accord in a number of Asian markets, with mixed sales. Both variants of the Accord are sold in Australia-the North American model and the worldwide model. The Japanese model offered a number of hi-tech features not seen elsewhere in the North American range, and minor adjustments to body styling. The Japanese Accord and Inspire also feature Honda's Intelligent Driver System or HIDS which feature safety enhancements such as the Lane Keeping Assist System (LKAS) and adaptive cruise So what you all think? Is Honda Accord Euro R a sport car? @chaosmyth @kusje @kdash