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.

A 2024 Hyundai Ioniq 6 charging in a carport

Electric Vehicle

Hyundai Temporarily Giving EV Buyers Free Home Chargers

Sean Tucker - September 22, 2023

Hyundai has a limited-time promotion like a fast food restaurant with a flavor to push. But if you’re considering a…

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16% of New Cars Were Hybrids, PHEVs, or EVs Last Quarter

Sean Tucker - September 21, 2023

Sixteen percent of the cars Americans bought in the second quarter were hybrids, plug-in hybrids (PHEVS), or electric vehicles (EVs),…

A line of Tesla Model 3 sedans sits parked outside a Tesla dealership.

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California to Overhaul EV Rebates, Focus on Lower-Income Buyers

Sean Tucker - September 21, 2023

California will end a popular rebate program that provides incentives to state residents who buy electric vehicles (EVs). In its…

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2024 Mazda CX-30 Gets Tech Upgrades, New Trims

Sean Tucker - September 21, 2023

The Mazda CX-30 is the athlete of the affordable subcompact SUV class. Sub-$25,000 cars have grown rare, and one with…

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Recall Alert: Kia Stinger

Sean Tucker - September 21, 2023

Kia has issued a recall order for about 18,000 Stinger sport sedans from model years 2018-2021 because their fuel pumps…