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.

Episode 69: 2024 Year-End Wrapup

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. 

12-11
35:02

Episode 68: What Would the Perfect Car be Like?

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. 

11-27
33:18

Episode 67: What Does AI Mean for Your Car?

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.

11-13
39:13

Episode 66: Could EVs Be Over Before They Start?

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. 

10-30
34:56

Episode 65: Where Have All the Cheap Cars Gone?

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.

10-16
34:01

Episode 64: Am I the Jerk? Part 3

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. 

10-02
44:56

Episode 63: What Would the Perfect Infotainment System Be Like?

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. 

09-18
36:28

Episode 62: What Happens When We Test a Bad Car?

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. 

09-04
34:58

Episode 61: What Makes an Award-Winning Vehicle?

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. 

08-21
32:44

Episode 60: Predictions for Future Classic Cars

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. 

08-07
34:09

Episode 59: Am I the Jerk? Part 2

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. 

07-24
34:34

Episode 58: Am I the Jerk? Part 1

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. 

07-10
33:37

Episode 57: EV Charging Etiquette

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.

06-26
35:22

Episode 56: How to End the War Between Drivers and Cyclists

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. 

06-12
32:07

Episode 55: Road Rules Refresher

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. 

05-29
42:35

Episode 54: Why is EV Interest Dropping?

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. 

05-15
36:56

Episode 53: Is In-Car Tech Getting Better or Worse?

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.

05-01
37:00

Episode 52: Biggest Automotive Glow-Ups and Blow-Ups

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.

04-17
40:11

Episode 51: Road Rage Rants, Part 2

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.

04-03
36:30

Episode 50: An Entire Episode of Ask an Expert!

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.

03-20
40:36

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