Isabelle Havasy

Journalist at Freelance

Étudiante en journalisme & Styliste mode inspirée par l'histoire, la mode et la société.

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Polestar Montreal: More Than a Dealership, a Showcase for the Electric Future

1 week ago | autosphere.ca | Isabelle Havasy

Talking with Roger Jin is to feel the passion of a man devoted to safety, electrification, and paradigm shifts. After 20 years with Volvo, he became the very first employee of Polestar Montreal in 2020. When Groupe Taddeo Auto acquired the dealership the following year, he was named general manager. Since then, this automotive enthusiast has been steering the growth of a young but already influential brand.
Volvo Introduces Smart, Adaptive Seatbelt Technology

1 week ago | autosphere.ca | Isabelle Havasy

In 2026, Volvo’s new electric SUV, the EX60, will debut a world-first innovation: a multiadaptive seatbelt capable of adjusting its function according to the occupant—and the specific crash scenario. Thanks to sensors embedded both inside and outside the vehicle, the system analyzes in real time the passenger’s height, weight, posture, and the type of collision predicted.
Navigating Troubled Waters

1 month 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.
Training to keep pace with change… and stay one step ahead

1 month 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.
Lexus celebrates 35 years of excellence in Canada: chapter one, a tribute to the past

2 months 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.
BMW, Honda, and Hyundai leverage their success to strengthen their market position

2 months 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.
The new Pirelli ICE FRICTION: technology at winter's service

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.
Checklink Keeps an Eye on Wheel Nuts

Feb 19, 2025 | fleetmobility.ca | Michel Beaunoyer |Isabelle Havasy |Shirley Brown

February 19, 2025 1 minute to read February 19, 2025 1 minute to read Marketed by Martins Industries, the Checklink combines a wheel nut loosening indicator and a retaining device, allowing it to signal any nut movement while also helping to keep them in place.
Bridgestone Makes Winter Its New Playground With Blizzak 6 and Dueler A/T Ascent

Feb 5, 2025 | autosphere.ca | Isabelle Havasy

Nothing bites into snow better than a snow-covered tire. This is what Bridgestone aimed to demonstrate during a media event at their winter driving school located in the Rockies at 7,000 feet elevation in Steamboat Springs, Colorado. Autosphere was among the first to test two of the brand’s products—the Blizzak 6 and the Dueler A/T Ascent—on the track, which, with its eleven technical turns and a 30-foot elevation change, extends nearly a mile.
The twelve best Canadian vehicles at the Montreal Auto Show

Jan 27, 2025 | autosphere.ca | Isabelle Havasy

Autosphere » Dealerships » Editorial » The twelve best Canadian vehicles at the Montreal Auto Show Our journalist, Isabelle Havasy, along with Jesse Caron from CAA-Quebec, hosted the unveiling. Credit: Isabelle Havasy – Michel Beaunoyer AJACThe Automobile Journalists Association of Canada (AJAC) unveiled the country’s twelve best vehicles for 2025 at the Montreal Auto Show.