Own the Road with AutoTrader

Which Startup EV Companies Will Survive?

Dan, Jodi and Sébastien share their predictions on which startup EV companies could follow in Tesla’s footsteps to become a lasting force in the automotive industry. Especially with Chinese EVs coming to Canada, where does that leave companies like Lucid, Rivian, Scout, Slate, etc.?
 
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.
 
What Are Car Owners Supposed to Do When Automakers Shut Down?

Episode 106: Digging Deeper on Chinese EVs

Dan, Jodi and Sébastien dig deeper into Chinese electric vehicles as Canada prepares for their arrival. What are Chinese vehicles like? Are they safe? How will they be priced? And is all the panic justified?
 
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Episode 105: Road Safety Regulations We Are Begging For

Jodi, Dan, and Sébastien discuss new, changing, and innovative road safety regulations they think would make the road a better place for drivers, pedestrians, and other road users.
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 104: Do We Actually Want/Need Autonomous Vehicles?

Dan, Jodi and Sébastien demystify autonomous vehicles and debate whether or not we actually need them.  
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 103: The Chinese EVs Are Coming. Here’s What It Could Mean for You

Dan, Jodi and Sébastien demystify the new reality of Chinese EVs coming to Canada. They discuss the facts, issues, pros and cons, and some interesting findings from an AutoTrader survey on Chinese EVs. 
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 102: Tips on Saving Fuel Because These Gas Prices SUCK

High gas prices got you freaking out? In these times where everything is expensive, Dan and Jodi -- and Sébastien -- share some useful tips on how to save money at the gas pumps. 
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 101: Interview with Sung Kang aka Han from Fast and Furious and Director of Drifter

Jodi chats with Sung Kang, best known for his role as Han in the Fast and Furious franchise, about his new movie Drifter, which he directed, produced, and starred in. They chat about his vulnerability with this passion project, what it’s like being an Asian man in Hollywood, his motivation for making this film, the challenges he faced, and about one of his favourite cars (it’s not what you think).  
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 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.  
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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.  
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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. 
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