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
6 days ago
6 days ago
Dan and Jodi take the terrible driving they’ve witnessed recently and turn it into a refresher course on forgotten and unwritten rules of the road. Who has the right of way? What’s the etiquette for EV charging spots? And why don’t people pull over for emergency vehicles these days? Listen to find out!
Wednesday May 17, 2023
Episode 28: What’s the Deal with All These EV Conspiracies?
Wednesday May 17, 2023
Wednesday May 17, 2023
Dan and Jodi dig through the comments section to find and debunk the most egregious EV conspiracy theories and misinformation. EVs can be a lightning rod for crazy comments, but we try to set the record straight.
Wednesday May 03, 2023
Episode 27: What the Heck Is Going on with Car Prices?
Wednesday May 03, 2023
Wednesday May 03, 2023
Dan and Jodi are joined by AutoTrader’s data genius Baris Akyurek to discuss what’s going on with car prices these days. From lingering supply chain issues, to gas prices, and more, Baris demystifies all the factors that have been affecting new and used car pricing over the past few years.
Wednesday Apr 19, 2023
Episode 26: Car Features We Can’t Live Without
Wednesday Apr 19, 2023
Wednesday Apr 19, 2023
Dan and Jodi admit they’re spoiled when it comes to car features, but they share the ones they consider must-haves for any Canadian driver. Bonus round: Our hosts talk about some of the fanciest and most silly car features they’ve come across.
Wednesday Apr 05, 2023
Episode 25: Answers to Your Most Commonly Asked EV Questions
Wednesday Apr 05, 2023
Wednesday Apr 05, 2023
Dan and Jodi answer your most commonly asked questions about electric vehicles including: Are EVs reliable? Do EVs work in the cold? and Why are EVs so ugly?
Wednesday Mar 22, 2023
Episode 24: Why Are We So Grumpy About EV Charging?
Wednesday Mar 22, 2023
Wednesday Mar 22, 2023
Dan and Jodi get grumpy because they love electric cars but are frustrated with the public charging infrastructure. If you don’t have a place to charge at home and are considering an EV, don’t miss this episode.
Wednesday Mar 08, 2023
Episode 23: Is Premium Gas Worth It?
Wednesday Mar 08, 2023
Wednesday Mar 08, 2023
Dan and Jodi demystify premium gas and tell you the facts about when you should use it, when you shouldn’t use it, and when it’s an absolute waste of money.
Wednesday Feb 22, 2023
Episode 22: 2023 AutoTrader Award Winners
Wednesday Feb 22, 2023
Wednesday Feb 22, 2023
The winners for the 2023 AutoTrader Awards are here! Canada’s most trusted automotive awards celebrate vehicles that go above and beyond to give Canadian drivers the absolute best. Our experts voted on the best cars in over 30 different segments to help you feel more confident the next time you’re shopping for a car. Dan and Jodi go through some of the winners and chat about what makes them so good.
Wednesday Feb 08, 2023
Episode 21: What’s the Deal with All These New EV Companies?
Wednesday Feb 08, 2023
Wednesday Feb 08, 2023
New EV companies seem to pop up all the time, but few seem to be successful. Dan and Jodi chat about some of the new EV makers coming to Canada like Vinfast and Rivian, some of the challenges they face, how Tesla made it sexy to be an EV company, and what’s going on with the rumored Apple car.
Wednesday Jan 25, 2023
Episode 20: Demystifying EV Range
Wednesday Jan 25, 2023
Wednesday Jan 25, 2023
There’s a lot of confusion around electric vehicle range, so Dan and Jodi share some real talk about the facts, the myths, and what they’ve learned driving EVs so far. EVs aren’t perfect, but they’re not as scary as you might have heard.