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 2023 Hyundai Ioniq 6 sits parked outside a modernist building next to a woman on a large tablet at a folding table. The car is silver. We see it from a front quarter angle, facing slightly to our right. It is extremely curvy and aerodynamic.

Electric Vehicle

Hyundai Debuts Distinctive Ioniq 6 EV

Sean Tucker - July 13, 2022

You might not hear the 2023 Hyundai Ioniq 6 coming. As an electric vehicle (EV), it’s pretty quiet. But you’ll…

A V12 badge on the side of the BMW 7-Series Final 12 Edition.

High End Luxury Car

BMW Has Built Its Last V12

Sean Tucker - July 13, 2022

BMW’s first V12 engine was installed in a 7 Series sedan in 1987. Its last found its way into another…

A teaser image Honda has released to whet appetites for the 2023 Civic Type R. It shows the front of the car in heavy shadow. We can tell that it is painted white, with seats upholstered in red.

High Performance Car

Honda Teases Civic Type R

Sean Tucker - July 13, 2022

After a tease lasting for months, Honda will finally reveal the 2023 Civic Type R next Wednesday. The Japanese automaker…

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,…