Own the Road with AutoTrader

Episode 100: Our Ideas to Change the Auto Industry

Dan, Sebastien, and Jodi celebrate the 100th episode of Own the Road with AutoTrader! We chat about memorable moments and brainstorm ways we’d like to change the 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

Episode 99: The Best Cars to Buy in 2026 – The AutoTrader Awards Are Here!

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. 

Episode 98: Let’s Do the Math - An Accountant Explains When it’s Time to Get a New Car

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. 

Episode 97: Interview with the Author of the Fast & Furious Book

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.

Episode 96: Dan is Back! Here’s What We’re Looking Forward to in 2026

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.
 
 
 
 
 
 

Episode 95: 2025 Year-End Warp-up. Uh, So That Was an Interesting Year

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. 

Episode 94: Best and Worst Gifts to Give Car People, Plus We Play the Price is Right

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.

Episode 93: Cars to Look Forward to in 2026

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. 

Episode 92: Is This Illegal or Are You Just a Jerk?

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.

Episode 91: We’re Back with Another Road Rage Rants 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.