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
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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?
If you have a question you’d like to ask our experts, email expert@trader.ca and we will answer it in a f...
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.
If you have a question you’d like to ask our experts, email expert@trader.ca and we will answ...
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Summary: We get it, buying a car can be hard. But it’s even harder when our emotions get in the way. Dan and Jodi chat about when to use your head versus your heart when buying a car and share some tips on how to make the smartest decision when buying a car.
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.
Jodi and Sebastien discuss the state of the Canadian auto industry and the havoc U.S.-imposed tariffs are wreaking on car manufacturing and the market.
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.
Automotive journalists can have some pretty controversial opinions about cars and the industry in general. In this episode, Dan and Jodi ask their automotive journalist friends to chime in with their spiciest and most controversial hot takes.
If you have a question to ask our hosts or want to share your own hot take, email expert@trader.ca and we’ll discuss it in a future episode.
Dan and Jodi chat about the controversial electric vehicle mandate and how incentives have affected EV sales. Does the success of electric vehicles depend on incentives or is there a world where people will buy them without rebates?
If you have a question to ask our hosts, email expert@trader.ca and we’ll discuss it in a future episode.
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