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 updated Tesla Model Y in a screenshot from the company's Chinese sales site

Tesla Brings Updated Model Y to U.S.

Sean Tucker - January 24, 2025

Tesla has begun accepting orders for a facelifted Model Y, with deliveries starting in March.

Driving the 2025 Mercedes-Benz CLE Coupe

Sean Tucker - January 24, 2025

A week driving the 2025 Mercedes-Benz CLE Coupe reveals something personalized and unafraid to take up space.

Inside a BYD dealership

The World’s No. 1 EV Maker Is Chinese; It Could Stay That Way

Sean Tucker - January 24, 2025

China’s BYD overtook Tesla as the world’s leading EV builder in 2024. Some analysts say new federal policies could cement its rise.

Midsize Pickup Truck

Dakota Successor: Ram Will Build a Midsize Truck Again

Sean Tucker - January 23, 2025

Ram will re-launch a midsize truck for the first time since 2011.

The 2026 Cadillac Lyriq-V seen from a low front quarter angle

Luxury Midsize SUV Crossover

2026 Lyriq-V Will Be Cadillac’s Quickest Car Ever

Sean Tucker - January 23, 2025

The 2026 Cadillac Lyriq-V, an electric SUV, will be the quickest vehicle Cadillac has ever sold.

2025 Chevrolet Equinox EV

Electric Vehicle

Recall Alert: 2025 Chevy Equinox EV

Sean Tucker - January 23, 2025

Chevrolet has issued a recall order for 2,890 Equinox EVs because their automatic emergency braking systems may not function properly when cruise control is active.

2025 Ford Bronco Sport

Ford Recalls 270,000 Maverick trucks, Bronco Sport SUVs

Sean Tucker - January 23, 2025

Ford has issued a recall for 272,817 compact trucks and SUVs because their batteries can fail long before they should.

An Electrify America Hyper Fast charger, which is no faster than other brands' fast chargers

Federal EV Charging Funds Tied Up; Network Growing Anyway

Sean Tucker - January 23, 2025

Legal disputes could tie up federal funding for new EV chargers, but the nation’s charging network will continue to grow without it

2025 Ram 1500 REV in blue with the sky in background.

Report: Ram Cancels Long-Range Version of EV Pickup

Sean Tucker - January 22, 2025

Ram has reportedly canceled a long-range version of its planned electric pickup, but still plans to build shorter-range models.

Tractor-trailer car carrier transporting automobiles on a highway

What Trump’s Tariffs Could Mean for Car Shoppers

Sean Tucker - January 22, 2025

President Trump has threated new tariffs on Mexico and Canada. They could drive up prices for new and used cars.