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Sean Tucker is the Managing Editor for Compact and Full-Size Vehicles at Kelley Blue Book. He has covered the intersection of the automotive, insurance, and energy industries for more than a quarter of a century. His work has appeared in The Washington Post, U.S. News and World Report, Yahoo Autos, MSN, and on CNN and the BBC. He believes in journalism as a service, whether reporting from Capitol Hill or evaluating a car from the track. He has degrees in philosophy and creative writing, and a habit of talking everyone into spending less on a car. He reports from Washington, D.C., where, if he’s not writing, you’ll find him on a hiking trail. 
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General

Greenhouse Gas Decision: What It Means for Car Shoppers

Sean Tucker - February 13, 2026

The White House has reversed the government’s position on greenhouse gases, but the move may not change car design much.

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Car Loans Were Easy to Find in January

Sean Tucker - February 12, 2026

Lenders approved nearly 72% of car loan applications in January, asking for a 13.4% downpayment on average and extending longer loans.

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Average New Car Price Drops; $20K Car Likely Dead

Sean Tucker - February 11, 2026

The average new car buyer paid $49,191 last month, down from December’s record high but still a high figure for January.

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Volvo Will Update Older Cars with AI Assistant

Sean Tucker - February 10, 2026

Volvo will roll out an OTA update bringing Google’s Gemini AI assistant to most 2021–2026 models, enhancing conversational voice features for existing owners.

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Luxury Compact SUV

2027 Mercedes-AMG GLC Will Get Six Cylinders, 443 HP

Sean Tucker - February 10, 2026

AMG’s 2027 GLC 53 4MATIC+ swaps the 4-cylinder for a 443-hp inline-six with hybrid boost, new drive modes, styling tweaks, and an optional Gold Accents Package.

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Report: Nissan Shows Dealers New Xterra

Sean Tucker - February 06, 2026

Nissan has reportedly shown dealers a resurrection of the cult favorite Xterra off-roader, likely meant as a 2029 model.

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Explaining the Hidden Car Door Handle Problem

Sean Tucker - February 05, 2026

China has banned hidden car door handles that operate with electric power, and other countries are likely to follow suit. Here’s why.

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As Car Dealers Meet, They’re Worried About Affordability

Sean Tucker - February 03, 2026

America’s car dealers are gathered this week for their biggest annual convention, and they’re talking about how to make cars more affordable.

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Toyota Teases Interior of Mystery SUV

Sean Tucker - February 03, 2026

Toyota has been slowly teasing a big reveal, and the company has put a date on when the hints will pay off.

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No Help for Car Shoppers as Fed Holds Steady on Interest Rates

Sean Tucker - January 29, 2026

The Federal Reserve chose to leave interest rates unchanged at its January meeting yesterday, meaning no help to car shoppers.

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