Own the Road with AutoTrader

Episode 70: Weirdest and Funniest Vehicles Names Ever

Dan and Jodi start the year off strong by rounding up all the funniest car names they have ever heard. From the Chevrolet Task Force to the Subaru Sumo, this episode is sure to make you chuckle.
Share your funny car names or ask our experts questions by emailing expert@trader.ca, and we’ll talk about them in a future episode. 

Episode 69: 2024 Year-End Wrapup

Dan and Jodi chat about 2024’s automotive highlights and lowlights, surprises and disappointments.
If you have questions to ask our experts, email expert@trader.ca, and we’ll answer them in a future episode. We hope you and your loved ones have a safe holiday season! Own the Road with AutoTrader returns on January 8, 2025, with an episode on the weirdest car names in history. 

Episode 68: What Would the Perfect Car be Like?

Dan and Jodi dream up what their perfect car would be like if they were in charge. Good thing they’re not in charge though, because these dream cars are ... questionable. If you have questions to ask our hosts, email expert@trader.ca and they will answer them in a future episode. 

Episode 67: What Does AI Mean for Your Car?

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.

Episode 66: Could EVs Be Over Before They Start?

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. 

Episode 65: Where Have All the Cheap Cars Gone?

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.

Episode 64: Am I the Jerk? Part 3

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. 

Episode 63: What Would the Perfect Infotainment System Be Like?

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. 

Episode 62: What Happens When We Test a Bad Car?

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. 

Episode 61: What Makes an Award-Winning Vehicle?

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.