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 Subaru Impreza in red seen from a front quarter angle

Compact Car

Subaru Cancels Impreza Base Model for 2026

Sean Tucker - August 01, 2025

Subaru will scrap the base model of its Impreza compact hatchback for 2026, making the price of entry seem higher.

The 2025 Mitsubishi Outlander Trail Edition in white seen from a front quarter angle

Compact SUV Crossover

2025 Mitsubishi Outlander Gets Rugged Trail Edition

Sean Tucker - August 01, 2025

The 2025 Mitsubishi Outlander has a new Trail Edition model with off-road gear and a fashionably rugged look.

The 2025 Ford Ranger in blue seen from a front quarter angle

General

Ford, Lincoln Recall 312,000 Vehicles Over Loss of Brake Power

Sean Tucker - August 01, 2025

Ford and its Lincoln luxury brand have recalled 312,120 trucks and SUVs because they can lose some braking power suddenly.

The 2026 Chevrolet Corvette Z06, ZR1, and ZR1X parked on Germany's Nürburgring Nordschleife circuit

Sports Car

Chevrolet: New Corvette Is America’s Fastest Car

Sean Tucker - July 31, 2025

Chevrolet has set the fastest lap time ever achieved by an American automaker at the Nürburgring.

Ford's Blue Oval City Michigan LFP battery plant under construction seen from above

Electric Vehicle

Ford Planning an EV ‘Model T Moment’

Sean Tucker - July 31, 2025

Ford CEO Jim Farley says the company will reveal a “breakthrough EV” on Aug. 11 in what he calls a “Model T moment.”

The 2023 BMW i7 in gray seen from a front quarter angle

General

BMW Recalls EVs Over Battery Failure

Sean Tucker - July 31, 2025

BMW has recalled just 136 electric vehicles (EVs) because their batteries may fail, leaving them immobile.

A man holds a leather wallet with one $20 bill visible inside

General

Fed Holds Rates, but Auto Loans Dropping Anyway

Sean Tucker - July 31, 2025

The U.S. Federal Reserve declined to change interest rates yesterday. But, for consumers with good credit, rates are improving slowly.

Several SUVs and pickup trucks parked outside a Hyundai dealership

General

US, South Korea Agree to 15% Tariff Deal

Sean Tucker - July 31, 2025

The U.S. and South Korea have agreed to a trade deal lowering tariffs on South Korean goods, including cars, to 15%.

Advice

A List of Cars With Massaging Seats

Sean Tucker - July 31, 2025

Find out what vehicles offer massaging car seats and why you may need them. Get examples of how seat massages work and how to get them in your vehicle.