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.

2024 Volkswagen ID.4 in grey with buildings in the background.

Volkswagen ID.4 Back on Sale

Sean Tucker - January 07, 2025

The Volkswagen ID.4 electric vehicle is back on sale after the company paused retail sales to fix a recall.

2024 Ford F-150 Lightning in Rapid Red Metallic

Ford Recalls F-150 Lightning Over Suspension Issue

Sean Tucker - January 07, 2025

Ford has recalled about 12,000 F-150 Lightning trucks to fix a suspension problem.

A Tesla service center

Tesla Sees First Annual Sales Drop

Sean Tucker - January 06, 2025

Tesla saw its annual sales drop in 2024 for the first time in company history.

used trucks lined up at a dealership

Average Used Car Price Up Slightly

Sean Tucker - January 06, 2025

The average used car in America was listed for $25,565 last month — a 0.25% increase from the previous month but still 3.4% lower than a year prior.

2025 Kia EV9

Electric Vehicle

Kia Recalls EV9 Over Missing Seat Bolts

Sean Tucker - January 06, 2025

Kia has recalled 22,883 EV9 electric SUVs to check for missing seat bolts.

2024 Lincoln Corsair Reserve parked in front of a building.

Compact SUV Crossover

Ford Escape, Lincoln Corsair Plug-In Hybrid SUVs Recalled

Sean Tucker - January 06, 2025

Ford and Lincoln have recalled about 20,00 plug-in hybrid SUVs over a battery problem.

2022 Ford F-250 in red.

Fullsize Pickup Truck

Ford Recalls 295,000 Super Duty Pickups Over Fuel Pump Failure

Sean Tucker - January 06, 2025

Ford has recalled nearly 300,000 Super Duty trucks because of a fuel pump problem

A dealership sign showing Stellantis brands

2024 Was Rough for the Auto Industry; 2025 May Be Better

Sean Tucker - January 03, 2025

2024 was a challenging year for automakers. 2025 may be a little easier, but some are still threatened.

Midsize SUV Crossover

Driving the 2025 Toyota Crown Signia

Sean Tucker - January 02, 2025

Our Sean Tucker drives the 2025 Toyota Crown Signia SUV. Is this Lexus light personified?

2025 Lexus NX driving on the road.

Toyota RAV4, Lexus NX Recalled Over Loose Brakes, Wheels

Sean Tucker - December 31, 2024

Toyota and its Lexus luxury division have recalled 70 vehicles because their front brake calipers and wheel hub bearings may be loose.