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.

Electric Vehicle

Toyota, Lexus EV Tax Credits Halve, Will Halve Again

Sean Tucker - July 07, 2022

Toyota this week confirmed that it has exhausted a $7,500 tax credit on electrified vehicles. The announcement triggers a phase-out…

Midsize SUV Crossover

You Can No Longer Buy a New Car Without Air Conditioning

Sean Tucker - July 06, 2022

Barring an unexpected last-minute change, every mainstream car available for sale in the United States for the 2023 model year…

A 2022 Nissan Frontier pickup sits parked in a grassy field. The truck is a muted green color. We see it from a front quarter angle, facing to our right,

General

Recall Alert: Nissan Trucks Rollaway Risk

Sean Tucker - July 06, 2022

Nissan has issued a recall for about 180,000 trucks that are at risk of rolling away without warning while parked.…

A Rivian R1S electric SUV sits plugged into a charger in a gravel parking lot against a canyon backdrop. The SUV is medium blue. We see it from a rear quarter angle.

Electric Vehicle

First Drive: Rivian R1S Electric SUV

Sean Tucker - July 06, 2022

Electric vehicle (EV) startup Rivian became the first automaker to deliver an electric pickup last year. As with every…

A photo showing gas prices at a Chevron station. Regular costs $4.76. Plus costs $4.96. Supreme costs $5.06

General

Gallon of Gas Falls to $4.78 Average

Sean Tucker - July 06, 2022

The nationwide average price of a gallon of gas has fallen to $4.78 this morning, according to AAA. It remains…

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.…