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.