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.
Episodes
Wednesday Nov 13, 2024
Episode 67: What Does AI Mean for Your Car?
Wednesday Nov 13, 2024
Wednesday Nov 13, 2024
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.
Wednesday Oct 30, 2024
Episode 66: Could EVs Be Over Before They Start?
Wednesday Oct 30, 2024
Wednesday Oct 30, 2024
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.
Wednesday Oct 16, 2024
Episode 65: Where Have All the Cheap Cars Gone?
Wednesday Oct 16, 2024
Wednesday Oct 16, 2024
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.
Wednesday Oct 02, 2024
Episode 64: Am I the Jerk? Part 3
Wednesday Oct 02, 2024
Wednesday Oct 02, 2024
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.
Wednesday Sep 18, 2024
Episode 63: What Would the Perfect Infotainment System Be Like?
Wednesday Sep 18, 2024
Wednesday Sep 18, 2024
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.
Wednesday Sep 04, 2024
Episode 62: What Happens When We Test a Bad Car?
Wednesday Sep 04, 2024
Wednesday Sep 04, 2024
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.
Wednesday Aug 21, 2024
Episode 61: What Makes an Award-Winning Vehicle?
Wednesday Aug 21, 2024
Wednesday Aug 21, 2024
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.
Wednesday Aug 07, 2024
Episode 60: Predictions for Future Classic Cars
Wednesday Aug 07, 2024
Wednesday Aug 07, 2024
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.
Wednesday Jul 24, 2024
Episode 59: Am I the Jerk? Part 2
Wednesday Jul 24, 2024
Wednesday Jul 24, 2024
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.
Wednesday Jul 10, 2024
Episode 58: Am I the Jerk? Part 1
Wednesday Jul 10, 2024
Wednesday Jul 10, 2024
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.