Own the Road with AutoTrader

Dan and Jodi discuss the pros and cons of diesel cars, why diesel vehicles never really became popular in Canada, and why they might be dead entirely.

Dan and Jodi discuss how performance cars are changing as electrification becomes the norm. How will completely silent EVs live up to the drama of gas-powered performance cars? Is this an existential crisis for driving enthusiasts? Tune in to find out.

Dan and Jodi go through what you should do to get top dollar when you sell your used car. They also chat about the pros and cons of selling privately vs. selling to a dealership or trading it in.

Dan and Jodi look at some exciting innovations that are happening in the automotive industry that could be in the next car you buy. From colour-changing paint, 3D printing, TikTok integration, and more, here’s what the future of cars could hold.

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!

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.

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.

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.

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?

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.

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.

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 goo...

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.

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.

With inflation kicking everyone’s butts and so many of your expenses out of your control, Dan and Jodi share tips on saving some cash on your car expenses. They also share a warning on what not to do if you’re looking to cut down on costs.

Dan and Jodi go through AutoTrader’s Top Searched Vehicles for 2022, how it was different from last year, the provincial breakdown, and what interesting trends seemed to emerge from the data. They also go through some of the automotive highs and lows of the year. We’ll return in January with new episodes! Drive safe and happy holidays!

Dan and Jodi chat with Jen Gray, a professional ice racer and performance driving instructor who shares the best winter driving tips she has learned over her career. They chat about how to avoid crashing and getting stuck, but also how to react if your car is spinning out and what to do in a number of scary situations.

Dan and Jodi get grumpy as they share all the bad driving behaviour they have witnessed on the roads lately. We know you can all relate to this episode, don’t miss it!

Dan and Jodi play a game by typing “do winter tires…” or “are winter tires…” or “should winter tires…” into Google to answer your most commonly asked questions about, you guessed it, winter tires. ’Tis the season!

Dan and Jodi chat with Jen Gray, a championship-winning ice racer! She talks about how she got into ice racing, how she hypes herself up for a race, how she prepares, and how you could get into it as well.

Dan and Jodi chat with Robert Wickens and Mark Wilkins, a team of Canadian race car drivers killing it on an international level. Their story is truly incredible, don’t miss this episode!

Dan and Jodi chat about their favourite cars from movies and pop culture and fight about the Fast and Furious franchise. They talk James Bond, Mr. Bean, Seinfeld, Friends, The Office and more.

This week, Dan and Jodi share some of the best, most practical car buying advice for both first-time car buyers and seasoned shoppers so you can buy your next car confidently.

In Episode 10 of Own the Road with AutoTrader, Dan and Jodi chat about off-roading! Our experts go through some hard lessons they learned after getting embarrassingly stuck while out on a sketchy trail and give you advice on how to off-road safely.

In Episode 9 of Own the Road with AutoTrader, Dan and Jodi chat about all-wheel drive! Our experts go over the differences between all-wheel drive and 4x4, the pros and cons of AWD, and also demystify some info on whether you still need winter tires even if you have AWD. They also answer an Ask an Expert question about pizza!