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 2021 Ford F-150 Raptor jumps on a sand dune. The truck is orange, with its front wheels nearly a foot off the ground. We see it from a nearly head-on angle.

Fullsize Pickup Truck

V8 Ford F-150 Raptor R Coming Next Week

Sean Tucker - July 13, 2022

The Ford F-150 Raptor is the original super-truck. When it debuted back in 2010, Ford created a simple formula: build…

The front seats of the 2022 BMW 6-Series. They are cream-colored leather and have a heating function.

General

No, BMW is Not Charging Monthly for Heated Seats (Yet)

Sean Tucker - July 13, 2022

By now, you’ve seen the headlines and the outrage. “Want Heated Seats in Your BMW? There’s a Monthly Fee for…

A 2023 Honda CR-V sits parked at a house on a lake. The car is blue. We see it from a front quarter angle, facing slightly to our left. A man is walking away from it, talking on a phone.

Compact SUV Crossover

Honda Reveals All-New 2023 CR-V

Sean Tucker - July 12, 2022

The Honda CR-V has always set the standard for the compact crossover segment. The current CR-V is known for its…

A 2022 Honda Civic drives on a city street. The car is bright red. We see it from a front quarter angle, facing slightly to our left.

Compact Car

Honda Civic Turns 50: Here it is Through the Years

Sean Tucker - July 12, 2022

Not everything that started in 1972 worked out. America elected Richard Nixon to a second term, which didn’t end well.…

A line of small cars for sale at a car dealership in a rainbow of colors. We see just their rear lights.

General

Average New Car Price Hits Record High

Sean Tucker - July 12, 2022

The average new car in America sold for $48,043 in June – the highest figure on record and the first…

A 2018 Hyundai Ioniq hybrid sits parked in a driveway. The car is medium gray. We see it from a front quarter angle, facing slightly to our right. In the foreground, our view is partially blocked by an ornate decorative column.

Hybrid Alternative Energy Car

Re-recall: Hyundai Recalls Ioniq Again Over Fire Risk

Sean Tucker - July 11, 2022

Hyundai is asking some Ioniq hybrid and Ioniq plug-in hybrid (PHEV) owners to bring their cars in a second time…

A 2022 GMC Acadia sits parked in the driveway of an elaborate modernist home. The SUV is red, with a large chrome grille. We see it from a front quarter angle, facing slightly to our right.

General

Buick, GMC Make OnStar Connected Services Standard

Sean Tucker - July 11, 2022

The good news: Every Buick and GMC vehicle now comes standard with a high-speed internet connection for navigation, music streaming,…

A 2021 Lincoln Navigator sits parked alone in a lot surrounded by forest. The big SUV is black with chrome highlights. We see it from a front quarter angle, facing to our left.

Fullsize SUV Crossover

Ford Says it Has Solved Expedition, Lincoln Navigator Fire Mystery

Sean Tucker - July 11, 2022

Ford has figured out the cause of a mysterious string of vehicle fires first reported in May. Dealers can begin…

A teaser image Toyota posted to its Japanese site showing part of the new Crown sedan. We see just the upper half, and only from the driver's door forward. It is a deep bronze color. Text around it reads "Discover your crown," and "7.15," meaning it will debut on July 15.

Fullsize Car

Ever Heard of the Toyota Crown? You Will

Sean Tucker - July 11, 2022

The Ford F-150 is America’s best-selling vehicle and arguably America’s signature product, alongside blue jeans, jazz, and bourbon. But it’s…

A Tesla Model 3 drives on a wet road. We see the car from a rear quarter angle, facing to our left and driving away from us. It is medium blue and kicking up water from its tires.

Electric Vehicle

Tesla’s Registration Lead is Growing Despite New Competition

Sean Tucker - July 08, 2022

Tesla faces new competition every day, but its lead in the U.S. luxury field just keeps growing. According to Experian,…