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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.  

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. 

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. 

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.

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@trader.ca and we will answer it in a future episode.            

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 future episode. 

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 answer it in a future episode. 

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. 

With the ongoing trade war and tariffs wreaking havoc, Dan and Jodi discuss what this could all mean for you, the Canadian car buyer. What cars are made in Canada? How will tariffs affect car prices? How has this affected the Canadian automotive industry so far? 

If you have a question to ask our hosts, email expert@trader.ca and we’ll discuss it in a future episode.

Jodi and Dan share their predictions for cars that will likely be discontinued soon. If you have a question to ask our hosts, email expert@trader.ca and we’ll discuss it in a future episode.

Jodi and Dan pick foreign market cars they wish we could buy in Canada. From cool wagons to silly kei cars, here’s our worldwide wishlist.

If you have a question to ask our hosts, email expert@trader.ca and we’ll discuss it in a future episode. 

Jodi and special guest host Sebastien (who is filling in for Dan this week) deliver their judgements on the spiciest driving and car-related posts from the Am I the A—hole (AITA) section of Reddit. If you’re unfamiliar with this subreddit, it’s where people post about conflicts they had where they were unsure of if they were in the wrong or not.

If you have your own AITA story, email expert@trader.ca and we’ll discuss it in a future episode.

Dan and Jodi reveal the winners of the 2025 AutoTrader Awards, which are voted on by 20 of Canada’s top automotive journalists. We vote for vehicles that raise the bar and all of these winners represent cars we can confidently recommend. For more information on the awards, visit AutoTrader.ca/Awards.

If you have questions to ask our experts, email expert@trader.ca, and we’ll answer them in a future episode. 

Dan and Jodi start the year off strong by rounding up all the funniest car names they have ever heard. From the Chevrolet Task Force to the Subaru Sumo, this episode is sure to make you chuckle.

Share your funny car names or ask our experts questions by emailing expert@trader.ca, and we’ll talk about them in a future episode. 

Dan and Jodi chat about 2024’s automotive highlights and lowlights, surprises and disappointments.

If you have questions to ask our experts, email expert@trader.ca, and we’ll answer them in a future episode. We hope you and your loved ones have a safe holiday season! Own the Road with AutoTrader returns on January 8, 2025, with an episode on the weirdest car names in history. 

Dan and Jodi dream up what their perfect car would be like if they were in charge. Good thing they’re not in charge though, because these dream cars are ... questionable. If you have questions to ask our hosts, email expert@trader.ca and they will answer them in a future episode. 

Dan and Jodi discuss how artificial intelligence (AI) is used in your cars today and what it might be used for in the future. If you have questions to ask our hosts, email expert@trader.ca and they will answer them in a future episode.

A lot of people have been asking Dan and Jodi about their thoughts on where the EV industry is heading and why automakers seem to be pulling back on their ambitious EV plans, so we made it into a whole episode.

If you have any questions you’d like to ask our experts, email expert@trader.ca and they will answer them in a future episode. 

Dan and Jodi discuss that not too long ago, you could buy a new car for under $10,000, which is impossible today. Why is the cheapest new car in Canada today so much more expensive than it used to be?

If you have questions for Dan and Jodi, email expert@trader.ca and we’ll discuss it in a future episode.

Dan and Jodi deliver their judgements on the spiciest driving and car-related posts from the Am I the A—hole (AITA) Reddit. If you’re unfamiliar with this Reddit, it’s where people post about conflicts they had where they were unsure of if they were in the wrong or not. 

If you have your own AITA story, email expert@trader.ca and we’ll discuss it in a future episode. 

Smartphone connections and user-friendly infotainment systems are so important to the success of a vehicle, but for some reason, automakers struggle with engineering systems that are intuitive, safe, and easy to use. In this episode, Dan and Jodi chat about what they want in a perfect infotainment system and what you should look for if you’re shopping for a new car.  

Have a question or want to share your thoughts? Email expert@trader.ca and we’ll include it in a future episode. 

Summary: It’s true that most cars today are good cars – but what happens when Dan and Jodi test drive a bad car? Have questions to ask? Email us at expert@trader.ca and we’ll answer them in a future episode. 

Dan and Jodi demystify what they’re looking for when they vote on the best cars for the AutoTrader Awards.

Have questions to ask? Email us at expert@trader.ca and we’ll answer them in a future episode. 

Dan and Jodi look into the crystal ball to predict which of today’s cars will be collectible one day.

Have questions to ask? Email us at expert@trader.ca and we’ll answer them in a future episode. 

Dan and Jodi scour Reddit for part two of the best driving-related Am I the Jerk posts and discuss whether or not the person posting was the jerk. This is a spicy episode! If you have questions or your own AITA stories, email expert@trader.ca and our hosts will answer/discuss them in a future episode. 

Dan and Jodi scour Reddit for the best driving-related Am I the Jerk posts and discuss whether or not the person posting was the jerk. This is a spicy episode!

If you have questions or your own AITA stories, email expert@trader.caand our hosts will answer/discuss them in a future episode. 

Dan and Jodi demystify proper EV charging etiquette because you don’t learn this stuff in driving school! If you drive an EV or are interested in this snippet of EV life, don’t miss this episode!

If you have any questions you’d like to ask our experts, email expert@trader.ca and they will answer them in a future episode.

Dan and Jodi share tips and tricks on how cyclists and drivers can share the road better so it’s safer for everyone.

If you have any questions you’d like to ask our experts, email expert@trader.ca and they will answer them in a future episode. 

Dan and Jodi retake Ontario’s G1 written test live on this episode to see if they’ll still pass. Our road rules refresher episode was highly requested, so tune in to be reminded of some basic road rules that you might have forgotten and to see if you'll pass the test too.

If you have any questions you’d like to ask our experts, email expert@trader.ca and they will answer them in a future episode. 

Dan and Jodi discuss the findings from AutoTrader’s latest EV survey, which shows some interesting trends. They also discuss the (not new) EV mandates and the results of our pop culture car March Madness poll!

If you have any questions you’d like to ask our experts, email expert@trader.ca and they will answer them in a future episode. 

Dan and Jodi share some of the frustrations they’ve experienced recently with in-car technology. From wonky Apple CarPlay to in-cabin cameras, innovation isn’t always without headaches.

If you have any questions you’d like to ask our experts, email expert@trader.ca and they will answer them in a future episode.

Dan and Jodi give their hot takes on the best and worst recent automotive redesigns. This might be a better episode to watch on our YouTube channel so you can see the before and after photos of all the cars they’re talking about, but if you head over there, make sure to subscribe!

If you have any questions you’d like to ask our experts, email expert@trader.ca and they will answer them in a future episode.

Your favourite episode returns! Since you all loved the first road rage rant episode, Dan and Jodi return with a follow-up because there is so much craziness on the roads, and you all need to hear about it!

If you have any questions you’d like to ask our experts (or road rage stories to share), email expert@trader.ca and they will answer them in a future episode.

Dan and Jodi celebrate 50 episodes of Own the Road with AutoTrader and dedicate this episode to you by answering all of your Ask an Expert questions!

If you have any questions you’d like to ask our experts, email expert@trader.ca and they will answer them in a future episode.