Articles Written By Jodi Lai

Updated 2021 BMW 5 Series Gains Mild Hybrid System
By Jodi Lai
May 26, 2020

BMW has updated its iconic sport sedan, giving the 5 Series a new mild hybrid system along with visual tweaks and tech upgrades.

Refreshed 2021 Mercedes E-Class Coupe and Cabriolet Get Mild Hybrid System
By Jodi Lai
May 26, 2020

Luxury E 450 4Matic and AMG two-door models get a fresh look and more tech.

Peel Police Begin Crackdown on Street Racing
By Jodi Lai
May 26, 2020

Stats: 614 vehicles investigated, three criminal charges, 127 bylaw charges, and three vehicles seized in just two days.

Ford Edge ST-Line Debuts as New Appearance Package
By Jodi Lai
May 26, 2020

SUV will have the looks but not the performance of the full ST model.

Every New Volvo Will Be Limited to 180 km/h
By Jodi Lai
May 21, 2020

Swedish automaker is aiming for zero traffic fatalities and serious injuries.

Hyundai Canada Offering Discounted Pricing to First Responders, Health Care Workers
By Jodi Lai
May 21, 2020

Hyundai Canada will be offering discounted pricing on its vehicles to first responders and health care workers in recognition of their service during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Upcoming Electric Hummer Will Have a Removable Roof
By Jodi Lai
May 20, 2020

Electric truck will have removable roof panels.

Car Caught Doing Donuts, Shooting Fireworks in Toronto Intersection
By Jodi Lai
May 19, 2020

Stunt drivers taking advantage of the quiet roads are becoming more reckless.

2021 Toyota Venza Returns with Standard Hybrid Power and AWD
By Jodi Lai
May 18, 2020

The Toyota Venza will make its return as a new mid-size SUV with a standard hybrid powertrain and all-wheel drive.

2021 Toyota Sienna Shakes Up Minivan Segment with Standard Hybrid Power and Available Fridge
By Jodi Lai
May 18, 2020

All-new minivan also gets available AWD and on-board vacuum cleaner.

Ford Says Mustang Mach-E Charging Times Are 30% Faster Now
By Jodi Lai
May 15, 2020

EV should be able to get 97 km of range in just 10 minutes.

7 Fancy Features That Will Soon Be in Every Car
By Jodi Lai
May 15, 2020

From wireless Apple CarPlay to self-parking assistants, these upscale features are trickling down to mainstream cars.

2022 Volkswagen GTI: 4 Things to Get Excited About
By Jodi Lai
May 13, 2020

From improved driving dynamics to a ton of tech, there's a lot to look forward to.

Canadian Pricing for Electric 2021 Polestar 2 Revealed
By Jodi Lai
May 12, 2020

Pricing for the new 2021 Polestar 2 will begin at $69,900 and deliveries will begin in late summer.

We Asked Kids to Draw Their Dream Cars and the Results Are Incredible
By Jodi Lai
May 08, 2020

From a rainbow dinosaur car to a car with a cotton candy machine, these kids got really creative.

Jodi Lai

Jodi Lai

Jodi is an award-winning automotive journalist who has been covering the industry for more than 15 years. She has a Bachelor of Journalism from Toronto Metropolitan University (Ryerson), is a member of the Automobile Journalists Association of Canada (AJAC), and a jury member for the North American Car/Truck/Utility Vehicle of the Year (NACTOY). Jodi is the Editor-in-Chief of AutoTrader and the recipient of the prestigious 2022 AJAC Journalist of the Year Award.