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 Mini Aceman concept drives past a brutalist office building. The car is white with a green roof, in the classic Mini shape but with the rear pillars canted forward slightly.

Electric Vehicle

Mini Previews Electric Future with Aceman Concept

Sean Tucker - July 29, 2022

Few car brands have as distinct a visual signature as Mini. A simple silhouette instantly defines a car as a…

A design sketch of the 2024 Honda Prologue. It shows a smooth, minimalist design with tall shoulders and a low roof, over huge tires.

Electric Vehicle

Honda Previews Prologue EV in Video

Sean Tucker - July 29, 2022

We have our first glimpse of Honda’s upcoming electric vehicle (EV). Assuming you’re willing to look over shoulders and trust…

A woman stares at her cell phone in evident annoyance.

General

Those Extended Car Warranty Calls May Stop

Sean Tucker - July 29, 2022

They’ve been trying to reach you to warn you that your car’s extended warranty is expiring soon. They’ve been trying.…

A pair of Ford Mavericks sit parked in front of a city skyline. On the right is an orange truck facing away from us so we see its left side. On the left is a powder-blue truck, positioned so that we see its right side.

General

Report: Ford Will Crack Down on Resellers

Sean Tucker - July 28, 2022

Ford builds some of the most in-demand vehicles in America. Its F-150 Lightning electric pickup, Mustang Mach-E electric SUV, Maverick…

A pair of electric vehicles sit parked against a sunset. We see them from the rear. The one on the left is plugged into a charging station.

General

Senate Deal Would Remake EV Tax Credits

Sean Tucker - July 28, 2022

Senate negotiations yesterday revived a bill long thought dead. Though mostly designed to combat inflation, the bill includes measures that…

Several $100 bills folded together to resemble a car

General

Fed Hikes Interest Rates 3rd Time; What It Means for Car Shoppers

Sean Tucker - July 28, 2022

For the third time in just three months, the Fed has voted to raise interest rates significantly. The move was…

Sports Car

2023 Toyota GR Supra Pricing: Manual Is No-Cost Option

Sean Tucker - July 28, 2022

The 2023 Toyota GR Supra will be available with a manual transmission, and the third pedal won’t cost a thing.…

The 2023 Chevy Colorado sits parked in front of a modernist home. The truck is a muted green color, with a busy hood full of bulges and creases

Midsize Pickup Truck

2023 Chevy Colorado Gets Dramatic Redesign, Flexible Lineup

Sean Tucker - July 28, 2022

If you’re midsize truck shopping in 2022, the good news is that there’s not a truly bad choice on the…

The cabin of the Polestar 2 features a huge portrait-oriented central touchscreen

Electric Vehicle

Polestar: Most EV Buyers in it for the Tech, Not the Environment

Sean Tucker - July 27, 2022

America is going electric. Automakers are pumping out new electric vehicles (EVs) as fast as they can design them. Some…

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

Chevy Tahoe Reported Price Bump Trails Inflation

Sean Tucker - July 27, 2022

The Chevrolet Tahoe will get a $500 price bump for the 2023 model year. Price increases on popular cars are…