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 GMC Savana van carrying two ladders sits parked in front of an office building. The van is plain white with no markings.

Van

GM to Reportedly Replace Chevy Express, GMC Savana Vans with EVs

Sean Tucker - July 05, 2022

Automakers redesign most vehicles often to keep buyers interested. But novelty doesn’t sell work vans. Manufacturers keep proven van designs…

The 2023 Jeep Wrangler and Jeep Gladiator Freedom Editions are parked against an American flag backdrop. Both are silver with small black and white American flag decals ahead of the doors. The SUV faces right, the truck left.

General

2023 Jeep Wrangler, Gladiator Get Freedom Editions

Sean Tucker - July 05, 2022

Special editions of new cars are, by definition, available in limited numbers. But some of the most successful limited-run models…

A 2022 Hyundai Venue subcompact SUV is parked against a desert backdrop. The vehicle is dark blue with a white roof. We see it from a quarter angle, facing slightly to our left.

Subcompact SUV Crossover

Recall Alert: Hyundai Venue Seatbelt Pretensioners

Sean Tucker - July 05, 2022

Hyundai has added another vehicle to a growing roster included in a recall over a dangerous seatbelt defect. The recall…

Electric Vehicle

Chevy Giving Some Bolt Buyers Up to $6,000 Back

Sean Tucker - July 05, 2022

“Don’t worry! If you find it at a lower price, we’ll match it!” It’s not the sort of offer you…

A 2023 Jeep Grand Cherokee 4xe Trailhawk sits parked on a rocky slope. The SUV faces slightly to our left. It's silver, with a black matte hood to reduce glare and bright blue tow hooks.

Midsize SUV Crossover

Jeep Grand Cherokee Trailhawk Now Plug-in Hybrid Only

Sean Tucker - July 05, 2022

The Jeep Grand Cherokee with the real off-road chops will also be the most fuel-efficient Jeep Grand Cherokee in 2023.…

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.

Midsize Pickup Truck

Ford Behind Schedule in Delivering Mavericks

Sean Tucker - July 01, 2022

The Ford Maverick may be the most compelling new vehicle available this year. It won our Best New Model award…

A forest green Ford Bronco SUV sits parked in front of a low desert cliff. The vehicles wheels are dirty but it is otherwise clean. We see it from a quarter angle. It is facing slightly to our right.

General

Recall Alert: Ford Bronco, Ranger Loose Windshields

Sean Tucker - July 01, 2022

Ford has issued a recall alert covering about 63,000 vehicles that may have poorly bonded windshields. The recall applies to…

A red Hyundai Accent subcompact sedan parked in front of a decorative concrete wall.

Sub Compact Car

Hyundai Axes Accent, Veloster N

Sean Tucker - July 01, 2022

Hyundai has removed two cars from its North American lineup: the subcompact Accent and fun-focused Veloster N. The company didn’t…

An overhead photo of a production line inside a car factory. We see workers operating two lines of orange robots on either side of a line of silver sedans

General

Is The End of the Chip Shortage in Sight?

Sean Tucker - July 01, 2022

Microchip manufacturer Micron Technology told investors this week that its market had “weakened considerably in a very short period of…

A 2022 Nissan Titan pickup in dark blue passes some horses on a dirt road. The truck has a large chrome grille, chrome side mirror caps, and chrome running boards.

Fullsize Pickup Truck

Report: Nissan Titan On Last Legs

Sean Tucker - June 30, 2022

Americans buy a lot of full-size trucks. A lot of full-size trucks. Yet, there’s one that hasn’t caught on with…