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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!!)
 
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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. 

Episode 90, Is the EV Era Over?

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. 

Episode 89: Ram Brings Back the HEMI V8, EV Mandates Delayed: Are We Going Backwards?

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. 

Episode 88: What's Happening to the EV Mandates?

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. 

Episode 87: Say Goodbye! Cars That Won't Be Around After 2025

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.