Sean Tucker

Sean Tucker is an author specializing in covering the automotive and energy industries from a consumer's viewpoint. As a reviewer and consumer advocate, his work has appeared in U.S. News and World Report, Yahoo Autos, MSN, Dub Magazine, and more. He's been an expert guest discussing car shopping on cable news. He has also served as both reporter and lead editor for energy and insurance industry publications, covering the electrification of the auto industry and the ins and outs of car insurance. He reports for KBB from Washington, D.C.

The 2025 Genesis G70 in blue seen from a front quarter angle

Luxury Car

Report: Genesis G70 May Be Endangered

Sean Tucker - August 14, 2025

A new report claims Genesis may cancel its G70 sedan after the 2027 model year, but the company counters that.

Luxury Midsize SUV Crossover

Driving the 2025 Mercedes-Benz GLE 450e 4Matic SUV

Sean Tucker - August 14, 2025

While road-tripping over the Independence Day weekend, the 2025 Mercedes-Benz GLE 450e 4Matic SUV shows what it does well.

A 2026 Cadillac CT5-V Blackwing in violet designed through the Curated by Cadillac customization program

High Performance Car

Cadillac Will Let You Pick Any Color for Your CT5-V Blackwing

Sean Tucker - August 13, 2025

With its new Curated by Cadillac program, GM’s luxury division will help you design your own Cadillac CT5-V Blackwing.

A pre-facelift Tesla Model Y with some signs of damage is towed after an accident

Electric Vehicle

Study: EVs Cost 49% More to Insure

Sean Tucker - August 13, 2025

A new study finds that EVs cost more to insure than gas-powered cars — between 15% and 99%, depending on where you live.

A 2024 Ford F-150 in blue towing a trailer seen from a front quarter angle

Fullsize Pickup Truck

Ford Recalls 100K F-150 Trucks Over Power Loss, Rollaway

Sean Tucker - August 13, 2025

Ford has recalled 103,174 F-150 pickups because an axle problem can leave them immobilized and unable to park.

A pair of 2025 BMW X5 Silver Anniversary Edition SUVs on a grassy hillside

Luxury Midsize SUV Crossover

Report: BMW Preparing G-Wagen Rival

Sean Tucker - August 13, 2025

According to a new report, BMW will build an off-road-oriented SUV to take on the Mercedes G-Wagen in 2029.

Compact SUV Crossover

Ford to End Escape, Lincoln Corsair Production Soon

Sean Tucker - August 13, 2025

Ford will cease building the Ford Escape and Lincoln Corsair this year, the company says, as it readies a factory for EV production.

A 2020 Mitsubishi Outlander Plug-In Hybrid (PHEV) plugged in to an EV charger

Electric Vehicle

Federal EV Charger Funds Flowing Again

Sean Tucker - August 12, 2025

The Trump administration will resume sending federal funds to states so they can build out the nation’s electric vehicle (EV) charging network.

A teaser photo showing a closeup of the front lighting on the Infiniti QX65 Monograph concept

Luxury Midsize SUV Crossover

Infiniti to Show New QX65, QX80 Concepts

Sean Tucker - August 12, 2025

Infiniti will show off three concept cars this week, one of which is likely a pre-production version of the 2026 QX65 SUV.

The 2023 Mercedes-Benz EQB in white seen from a front quarter angle

General

Mercedes Recalls EQB Over Loss of Power

Sean Tucker - August 12, 2025

Mercedes-Benz has recalled 660 EQB 4Matic electric SUVs from model years 2022-2023 because they can lose all drive power.