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 closeup photograph of a gas price sign, showing a price of $3.47 for mid-grade unleaded gasoline.

General

Gas Slips Under $4/Gallon in Some States

Sean Tucker - July 21, 2022

The average price of a gallon of gas has slipped under $4 in four states. The list includes Texas, which…

The 2023 Honda Civic Type R drives on a test track. The car is white. We see it from a low angle, facing slightly to our right.

High Performance Car

Honda Debuts “Most Powerful” 2023 Civic Type R

Sean Tucker - July 21, 2022

Honda today unveiled the next generation of its most high-performance car in the U.S., the 2023 Civic Type R. Honda…

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

General

Average Used Car Price Fell Slightly in June

Sean Tucker - July 20, 2022

New car prices are still rising, but used car prices are on the way down. The average used car in…

Electric Vehicle

New Book Explains How to Buy an Affordable EV

Sean Tucker - July 20, 2022

The average new car in America sold for about $48,000 last month. But not the average electric vehicle (EV). Those…

General

Average Monthly Car Payment Hits New High: $730

Sean Tucker - July 20, 2022

Inflation has hit car buyers hard. The average new car grew harder than ever to afford in June. The average…

A Carvana "car vending machine." It is a glass-covered, 8-sided towere filled with cars, which can lower to the ground below on a moving platform.

General

Carvana Loses License to Sell Cars in Illinois. Again.

Sean Tucker - July 20, 2022

The state of Illinois has unplugged the car vending machine a second time. Carvana has lost its license to sell…

Midsize Car

Recall Alert: Buick Regal

Sean Tucker - July 19, 2022

Buick has issued a recall alert for about 24,000 2018-2020 Regal models to address a software problem that could cause…

Electric Vehicle

GM: We’ll Top Tesla By Mid-Decade

Sean Tucker - July 19, 2022

Tesla’s success story has been remarkable. Every mention of the company sets off legions and fans and critics. But no…

A 2024 Cadillac Lyriq electric SUV drives past a pink sunrise. The car is silver. We see it from a front quarter angle, facing slightly to our right.

Electric Vehicle

Some Cadillac Lyriq Buyers Get Secret $5,500 Discount

Sean Tucker - July 19, 2022

Cadillac’s new Lyriq electric vehicle (EV) has been a runaway sales success. When the company opened orders for a limited…

Electric Vehicle

VW: Cheaper, Shorter-Range ID.4 Coming Soon

Sean Tucker - July 19, 2022

The Volkswagen ID.4 offers surprising space, some user-friendly high-tech features, and three years of free 30-minute charging sessions at Electrify…