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Sebastien and Jodi interview Barry Hertz, the Canadian author of Welcome to the Family, the book that looks at the history and origins of the Fast & Furious franchise and explores its explosive success. If you have a question you’d like to ask our experts, email [email protected] and we will answer it in a future episode.

After being on the road for most of last year, Dan has returned to the podcast. Dan and Jodi chat about where he’s been, what he’s been driving, and what they’re both looking forward to in 2026. Make sure to download the AutoTrader app or visit AutoTrader.ca/editorial for all your expert advice (not the URL Jodi mentioned in the episode!!)   If you have a question you’d like to ask our experts, email [email protected] and we will answer it in a future episode.            

Sébastien and Jodi look back at the biggest automotive headlines and trends of 2025 and give you a peek at what to expect in 2026. Thank you all for your support for our podcast this year!   If you have a question you’d like to ask our experts, email [email protected] and we will answer it in a future episode. 

Sébastien, Jodi, and Michael (the intern) discuss the best and worst gifts to buy the car enthusiast in your life. And to spice it up, Michael hosts a game show-style segment where he tries to stump his bosses in a game of Price is Right with car merch. If you have a question you’d like to ask our experts, email [email protected] and we will answer it in a future episode.

Sébastien and Jodi discuss all the interesting new vehicles that will be coming out or revealed in 2026. From popular staples to more niche vehicles, 2026 is going to be exciting!  If you have a question you’d like to ask our experts, email [email protected] and we will answer it in a future episode. 

Sébastien and Jodi take a look at bad driving behaviour — like using the shoulder to pass or reversing in an intersection — and determine if it’s illegal and can get you fined or if it’s just rude.  If you have a question you’d like to ask our experts, or bad driving behaviour you’d like us to look into, email [email protected] and we will answer it in a future episode.

Jodi and Sébastien rant about all the foolish, unsafe, and idiotic driving behaviour they’ve witnessed lately. We know you can all relate to this episode, so don’t miss it!   If you have a question you’d like to ask our experts (or road rage rants to share), email [email protected] and we will answer it in a future episode. 

Sébastien and Jodi discuss recent developments in the electric vehicle (EV) industry including Dodge cancelling its EVs, Porsche scaling back its EV plans, Jeep axing its plug-in hybrid (PHEV) pickup truck, and Acura discontinuing its EV after only one year. Why is this happening, what does it mean, and what might happen next?  If you have a question you’d like to ask our experts, email [email protected] and we will answer it in a future episode. 

Dan and Jodi discuss whether or not progress towards more sustainable vehicles has stalled or is even going backwards. And surprise! Days after recording this episode, Dodge announced that it is cancelling its full-sized electric truck and delaying its entry-level Charger Daytona R/T EV. We’ll address this development in the next episode.  If you have a question you’d like to ask our experts, email [email protected] and we will answer it in a future episode. 

Dan and Jodi discuss the news that the Canadian government is reassessing the controversial electric vehicle (EV) mandate. What will replace it? What does this mean for Canadian car shoppers and the Canadian automotive industry?  If you have a question you’d like to ask our experts, email [email protected] and we will answer it in a future episode. 

Sébastien and Jodi take a look at all the cars being discontinued that won’t be around after 2025.   If you have a question you’d like to ask our experts, email [email protected] and we will answer it in a future episode.

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 [email protected] and we will answer it in a future episode. 

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 [email protected] and we will answer it in a future episode. 

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 [email protected] and we will answer it in a future episode. 

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 [email protected] and we will answer it in a future episode.