Own the Road with AutoTrader

Episode 86: How/Why Do We Review Cars?

Dan and Jodi are joined by their colleagues Sébastien and Michael (the intern) to discuss how our team of automotive journalists review cars. What goes into a car review? What are we looking for, what makes the job difficult, and why do we even review cars in the first place? 
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 85: What's the Deal with Speed Cameras?

Dan and Jodi discuss the loathed speed cameras popping up everywhere, and how they’re not the cash grab many critics claim.  
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 84: Do You Really Need That Enthusiast Trim for Your New Car?

Dan and Jodi chat about when you should pay up for the faster, sportier, or more capable enthusiast trim for a vehicle or when the regular version would be just fine. 
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 83: How to Make Public EV Charging Better

Dan and Jodi discuss the issues plaguing the public charging infrastructure and suggest ways to make it better. 
If you have a question you’d like to ask our experts or ideas on how to improve the EV charging experience, email expert@trader.ca and we will answer it in a future episode. 

Episode 82: Unsafe Stuff You Do in Your Car All the Time

With road trip season finally upon us, Dan and Jodi talk about all the unsafe stuff you probably do in your car all the time. You might be surprised by some of these dangerous driving habits! 
If you have a question you’d like to ask our experts, email editors@trader.ca and we will answer it in a future episode.

Episode 81: Features to Look for If You're a New Driver

Dan and Jodi demystify what parents should be looking for when seeking a car for their new/young driver, and chat about some common misconceptions when it comes to safety. 
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 80: Answering Your Most Asked Question: Buy, Lease, or Finance?

Dan and Jodi demystify the differences between leasing, buying, or financing a car, the pros and cons, and what might work better for you.  
If you have a question you’d like to ask our experts, email editors@trader.ca and we will answer it in a future episode.

Episode 79: When to Buy a Car with Your Heart or Your Head

Summary: We get it, buying a car can be hard. But it’s even harder when our emotions get in the way. Dan and Jodi chat about when to use your head versus your heart when buying a car and share some tips on how to make the smartest decision when buying a car. 
If you have a question you’d like to ask our experts, email editors@trader.ca and we will answer it in a future episode. 

Episode 78: Could Tariffs Actually Decimate Canada's Auto Industry?

Jodi and Sebastien discuss the state of the Canadian auto industry and the havoc U.S.-imposed tariffs are wreaking on car manufacturing and the market.  
If you have a question you’d like to ask our experts, email editors@trader.ca and we will answer it in a future episode. 

Episode 77: The Hottest Hot Takes from Our Car-Loving Friends

Automotive journalists can have some pretty controversial opinions about cars and the industry in general. In this episode, Dan and Jodi ask their automotive journalist friends to chime in with their spiciest and most controversial hot takes.
If you have a question to ask our hosts or want to share your own hot take, email expert@trader.ca and we’ll discuss it in a future episode.