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 2022 BMW 7 Series drives on a mountain road. The car is dark gray, long, and low. We see it from a front quarter angle, facing to our left.

General

Video: BMW Tries Subscriptions for Car Features Overseas

Sean Tucker - July 18, 2022

Buying a car is one of the biggest macrotransactions most of us ever attempt. But BMW wants to tack…

A line of black BMW 7-Series cars wait to pick up dignitaries at the recent G7 summit.

High End Luxury Car

BMW to Build Ultra-Luxe, Bulletproof EV

Sean Tucker - July 18, 2022

Do you have dangerous enemies? How about an appetite for luxury? Do you have a conscience about the impact your…

A row of four Tesla superchargers sits in the snow in front of a forest. They all sit unused.

Electric Vehicle

Report: U.S. Has Crossed EV ‘Tipping Point’

Sean Tucker - July 18, 2022

Once you get to 5%, change is inevitable. In the last six months, more than 5% of the new cars…

The 2023 Ford F-150 Raptor R sits parked in the desert. The truck is black. We see it from a front quarter angle, facing slightly to our left.

Fullsize Pickup Truck

V8 Ford F-150 Raptor R Roars In With 700 Horsepower

Sean Tucker - July 18, 2022

Ford invented the super-truck when it premiered the F-150 Raptor back in 2010. But Ram laid down a gauntlet when…

Electric Vehicle

Study: EV Buyers Want Rebates, Not Tax Credits

Sean Tucker - July 15, 2022

The U.S. federal government provides a $7,500 tax rebate on the purchase of most electric vehicles. But the average car…

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.

Electric Vehicle

Ford May Be Planning Electric Ranger, Maverick

Sean Tucker - July 15, 2022

Ford has a clear lead over its usual rivals in the electric truck race. It may be attempting to get…

A 2022 Jeep Wrangler 4xe plug-in hybrid sits plugged in to charge. The Jeep is white and has four doors.

Midsize SUV Crossover

Jeep Wrangler 4xe is America’s Best-Selling Plug-in Hybrid

Sean Tucker - July 15, 2022

Toyota has been the plug-in hybrid (PHEV) king for almost as long as the technology has existed. But it holds…

The 2023 Toyota Crown sits parked in front of a gray backdop. The car is shaped like a sedan but has an SUV's high ground clearance. It is red with a black hood and front fascia. We see it from a front quarter angle, facing slightly to our left.

Fullsize Car

First Pics: Upscale Toyota Crown Comes Back to U.S. After 50 Years

Sean Tucker - July 14, 2022

There will be a new old nameplate at Toyota dealerships for the 2023 model year. The top of the Toyota…

Electric Vehicle

Cadillac Teases Indulgent Celestiq Flagship

Sean Tucker - July 14, 2022

Cadillac has released one tantalizing final set of teaser photos before it unveils its new flagship. They look every bit…

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.

Midsize Pickup Truck

Video: Ford Maverick Faces Production Delays

Sean Tucker - July 14, 2022

The Ford Maverick is a brilliant idea. It pushes back against trends that have left many truck shoppers alienated…