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.

Compact Car

2023 Mazda3 Gains Horsepower, Fuel Economy

Sean Tucker - August 17, 2022

The Mazda3 is one of the best values in the new car market. It offers exceptional handling and near-luxury appointments…

The 2023 Chevrolet Tahoe speeds along an overpass. The SUV is a metallic brown shade. We see it from an front quarter, slightly overhead angle.

Fullsize SUV Crossover

Recall Alert: GM’s Big SUVs May Have Seatbelt Problem

Sean Tucker - August 17, 2022

General Motors is recalling about 485,000 full-size SUVs from model years 2021 and 2022 because their third-row seatbelts can fail…

A shopper inspects the tailgate of an SUV in a used car sales lot

General

Average Used Car Price Back on the Rise

Sean Tucker - August 17, 2022

The average used car in America sold for $28,219 in July – an increase after several months of declines. But…

Used cars sit for sale at a dealership. We see them lined up back-to-back, of many makes and models.

General

Average New Monthly Car Payment Climbs to $733

Sean Tucker - August 17, 2022

The average new car buyer signed up for a monthly payment of $733 in July. That’s an increase of nearly…

The 2023 Dodge Hornet seen from head-on. The SUV is a chalky shade of blue, with vents and deep character lines in its hood.

Compact SUV Crossover

2023 Dodge Hornet: Affordable Small SUV as Gateway Drug

Sean Tucker - August 16, 2022

Dodge makes muscle cars. Americans buy more practical little crossovers. If you’re Dodge, this presents you with a…

Compact SUV Crossover

Recall Alert: Mitsubishi Outlander Sport

Sean Tucker - August 16, 2022

Mitsubishi has issued a recall for about 77,000 Outlander Sport SUVs from model years 2019 through 2022 because of a…

A 2022 Ford Maverick pickup sits parked in front of a house. The truck is bright orange. We see it from a front quarter angle, facing slightly to our right.

General

Recall Alert: Ford Maverick

Sean Tucker - August 16, 2022

The 2022 Ford Maverick is in its first year but has already been subject to five recalls. The latest affects…

The 2023 Land Rover Defender Trophy Edition sits parked next to a rock wall on a grassy field. It is muted yellow, with a retro door decal and a black roof rack with a ladder.

Luxury Midsize SUV Crossover

Land Rover Launches 2023 Defender Trophy Edition with Off-Road Competition

Sean Tucker - August 16, 2022

Automakers routinely push out special editions of their vehicles. Most feature unique color combinations and packages of features they don’t…

The 2023 Chevrolet Silverado ZR2 Bison parked in the woods. The truck is white with a black power bulge in the hood

Fullsize Pickup Truck

Chevy Unveils Off-Road Silverado ZR2 Bison

Sean Tucker - August 16, 2022

Off-road special editions are all the rage in the pickup truck world. High-performance supertrucks like the Ford F-150 Raptor and…

The Dodge Charger Jailbreak Edition in purple and Challenge Jailbreak Edition in green

Fullsize Car

Dodge Charger, Challenger Get 7 Special Editions Each for Final Year

Sean Tucker - August 15, 2022

Dodge’s two big, rear-wheel-drive cars will both head into the sunset after the 2023 model year. But before the 4-door…