Isabelle Havasy

1 week ago | autosphere.ca | Isabelle Havasy

As part of a roundtable on May 21, the Canadian Club Toronto invited high-level panellists to discuss Perspectives on the Canadian Automotive Industry: Navigating a New Era of U.S. Tariffs. Blair Sheppard, former global head of strategy; Flavio Volpe, president of the Automotive Parts Manufacturers’ Association (APMA); and Rob Wildeboer, Executive Chairman of Martinrea International, each spoke in turn to share their views on this major issue that is drastically affecting the sector.

1 week ago | autosphere.ca | Isabelle Havasy

The electrification, advanced technologies and evolving customer expectations require constant skills updates in workshops, regardless of brand. From affordable vehicles to ultra-premium models, methods vary, but the goal remains the same: maintaining excellence across the entire dealer network through comprehensive, adaptable training programmes. Hyundai: A Solid FoundationAt Hyundai Canada, everything starts with a rigorous approach.

1 month ago | autosphere.ca | Isabelle Havasy

Lexus kicked off the celebrations for its 35th anniversary in Canada by revisiting key moments in its journey. Martin Gilbert, Managing Director of Lexus Canada, emphasized the importance of this milestone: “We are entering a pivotal year for Lexus, and we are thrilled to be able to celebrate this achievement with you.” As the first chapter in a trilogy, the event focused on the brand’s legacy and retraced Lexus’ evolution since entering the Canadian market in 1990.

1 month ago | autosphere.ca | Isabelle Havasy

The Canadian auto show season wrapped up on March 23 in Vancouver. The Automobile Journalists Association of Canada (AJAC) took the opportunity to announce the winners of its Innovation Awards. The 12 finalists for the 2025 Canadian Car of the Year Awards (CCOTY) had already been unveiled at the Montreal show. The big winners—BMW, Honda and Hyundai—were officially crowned in Toronto. The 2025 Civic took home the Canadian Car of the Year title.

Mar 3, 2025 | autosphere.ca | Isabelle Havasy

Pirelli expands its winter lineup with a new non-studded replacement tire, the ICE FRICTION. Developed to deliver complete performance on snow, ice, and wet surfaces, it combines grip and durability while offering low rolling resistance and acoustic comfort. The Italian company’s objective is clear: “We wanted to make a tire that makes no compromises on any winter attributes. This tire must perform in every aspect,” explains Ian Cook, Technical Director for Pirelli North America.