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.

Compact Car

Volkswagen Reveals Two Hot Hatchbacks: 2022 Golf R, GTI

Sean Tucker - July 15, 2021

Volkswagen fans are accustomed to VW dealers offering a Golf hatchback, along with two high-performance versions. A redesigned Golf is…

Compact Car

2022 Hyundai Elantra N is a Throwback: A High-Performance Version of an Affordable Sedan

Sean Tucker - July 15, 2021

Hyundai has unveiled a high-performance version of a practical car. An everyday driver with a stick shift and some extra…

Electric Vehicle

Government Warns Chevy Bolt Owners: Park Outside Due to Fire Risk

Sean Tucker - July 15, 2021

The federal government and General Motors are warning owners of 2017-2019 Chevrolet Bolt electric vehicles (EVs) to park their cars…

Midsize Car

Volvo Dropping V60 Wagon, But Keeping Off-Road & High-Performance Versions

Sean Tucker - July 14, 2021

It hasn’t been a good week for the esteemed Volvo station wagon. Long-roof Scandinavians have had a place of honor…

Midsize Pickup Truck

Hyundai Santa Cruz Small Truck Priced from $24k

Sean Tucker - July 14, 2021

There hasn’t been a true compact truck for sale in the U.S. in a decade, but there will soon be…

Electric Vehicle

Electrify America to More Than Double Its EV Charging Infrastructure

Sean Tucker - July 14, 2021

Electrify America, operator of one of the largest electric vehicle (EV) charging networks in America, will more than double its…

Advice

SUV Buying Guide: Which is Best for You?

Sean Tucker - July 14, 2021

Last year, Americans bought 2.8 million non-luxury passenger cars, according to our parent company Cox Automotive. They bought 2.9 million…

Electric Vehicle

VW: EVs Will Reach Price Parity with Gasoline Cars in Just 4 Years

Sean Tucker - July 14, 2021

The world’s largest automaker believes electric vehicles (EVs) will cost roughly the same as internal-combustion-powered cars do within four years.…

Compact Car

Hyundai Trims Veloster from 2022 Lineup, but Not Veloster N

Sean Tucker - July 13, 2021

Hyundai will put an end to its funky little Veloster hatchback after the 2021 model year, except for the high-performance…

General

Honda Restricts Lease Sales to Honda, Acura Dealerships Only

Sean Tucker - July 13, 2021

Honda, and its Acura luxury marque, have joined several automakers in restricting customers from turning their leases over to anyone…