Own the Road with AutoTrader

Own the Road with AutoTrader

Two friends and automotive experts make sense of everything car-related for anyone from the everyday driver to the automotive enthusiast. It’s car stuff made simple for Canadians.

Episodes

February 25, 2026 33 mins

Dan and Jodi reveal the winners of the 2026 AutoTrader Awards. Each winning vehicle was voted on by a jury of 20+ automotive journalists from across Canada and signifies an expert recommendation you can trust. To see the full list of award winners, visit AutoTrader.ca/Awards or download the app. 

Thank you to TuxMat for sponsoring the 2026 AutoTrader Awards and this episode.  

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An accountant weighs in on the questions you need to ask and calculations you need to do before replacing your aging car. 

If you have a question you’d like to ask our experts, email expert@trader.ca and we will answer it in a future episode. 

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Sebastien and Jodi interview Barry Hertz, the Canadian author of Welcome to the Family, the book that looks at the history and origins of the Fast & Furious franchise and explores its explosive success.

If you have a question you’d like to ask our experts, email expert@trader.ca and we will answer it in a future episode.

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After being on the road for most of last year, Dan has returned to the podcast. Dan and Jodi chat about where he’s been, what he’s been driving, and what they’re both looking forward to in 2026. Make sure to download the AutoTrader app or visit AutoTrader.ca/editorial for all your expert advice (not the URL Jodi mentioned in the episode!!)   If you have a question you’d like to ask our experts, email expert@trade...
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Sébastien and Jodi look back at the biggest automotive headlines and trends of 2025 and give you a peek at what to expect in 2026. Thank you all for your support for our podcast this year!  

If you have a question you’d like to ask our experts, email expert@trader.ca and we will answer it in a future episode. 

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Sébastien, Jodi, and Michael (the intern) discuss the best and worst gifts to buy the car enthusiast in your life. And to spice it up, Michael hosts a game show-style segment where he tries to stump his bosses in a game of Price is Right with car merch.

If you have a question you’d like to ask our experts, email expert@trader.ca and we will answer it in a future episode.

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November 26, 2025 38 mins

Sébastien and Jodi discuss all the interesting new vehicles that will be coming out or revealed in 2026. From popular staples to more niche vehicles, 2026 is going to be exciting! 

If you have a question you’d like to ask our experts, email expert@trader.ca and we will answer it in a future episode. 

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Sébastien and Jodi take a look at bad driving behaviour — like using the shoulder to pass or reversing in an intersection — and determine if it’s illegal and can get you fined or if it’s just rude. 

If you have a question you’d like to ask our experts, or bad driving behaviour you’d like us to look into, email expert@trader.ca and we will answer it in a future episode.

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Jodi and Sébastien rant about all the foolish, unsafe, and idiotic driving behaviour they’ve witnessed lately. We know you can all relate to this episode, so don’t miss it!  

If you have a question you’d like to ask our experts (or road rage rants to share), email expert@trader.ca and we will answer it in a future episode. 

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October 15, 2025 37 mins

Sébastien and Jodi discuss recent developments in the electric vehicle (EV) industry including Dodge cancelling its EVs, Porsche scaling back its EV plans, Jeep axing its plug-in hybrid (PHEV) pickup truck, and Acura discontinuing its EV after only one year. Why is this happening, what does it mean, and what might happen next? 

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Dan and Jodi discuss whether or not progress towards more sustainable vehicles has stalled or is even going backwards. And surprise! Days after recording this episode, Dodge announced that it is cancelling its full-sized electric truck and delaying its entry-level Charger Daytona R/T EV. We’ll address this development in the next episode. 

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Dan and Jodi discuss the news that the Canadian government is reassessing the controversial electric vehicle (EV) mandate. What will replace it? What does this mean for Canadian car shoppers and the Canadian automotive industry? 

If you have a question you’d like to ask our experts, email expert@trader.ca and we will answer it in a future episode. 

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Sébastien and Jodi take a look at all the cars being discontinued that won’t be around after 2025.  

If you have a question you’d like to ask our experts, email expert@trader.ca and we will answer it in a future episode.

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August 20, 2025 43 mins

Dan and Jodi are joined by their colleagues Sébastien and Michael (the intern) to discuss how our team of automotive journalists review cars. What goes into a car review? What are we looking for, what makes the job difficult, and why do we even review cars in the first place? 

If you have a question you’d like to ask our experts, email expert@trader.ca and we will answer it in a future episode. 

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Dan and Jodi discuss the loathed speed cameras popping up everywhere, and how they’re not the cash grab many critics claim.  

If you have a question you’d like to ask our experts, email expert@trader.ca and we will answer it in a future episode. 

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Dan and Jodi chat about when you should pay up for the faster, sportier, or more capable enthusiast trim for a vehicle or when the regular version would be just fine. 

If you have a question you’d like to ask our experts, email expert@trader.ca and we will answer it in a future episode. 

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Dan and Jodi discuss the issues plaguing the public charging infrastructure and suggest ways to make it better. 

If you have a question you’d like to ask our experts or ideas on how to improve the EV charging experience, email expert@trader.ca and we will answer it in a future episode. 

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With road trip season finally upon us, Dan and Jodi talk about all the unsafe stuff you probably do in your car all the time. You might be surprised by some of these dangerous driving habits! 

If you have a question you’d like to ask our experts, email editors@trader.ca and we will answer it in a future episode.

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Dan and Jodi demystify what parents should be looking for when seeking a car for their new/young driver, and chat about some common misconceptions when it comes to safety. 

If you have a question you’d like to ask our experts, email expert@trader.ca and we will answer it in a future episode.

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Dan and Jodi demystify the differences between leasing, buying, or financing a car, the pros and cons, and what might work better for you.  

If you have a question you’d like to ask our experts, email editors@trader.ca and we will answer it in a future episode.

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