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 2026 Mercedes-AMG GT 63 APGGP Edition seen from a front quarter angle

Luxury Sports Car

Mercedes Launches Brad Pitt Limited Edition (Sort Of)

Sean Tucker - May 05, 2025

Mercedes will release a limited-edition version of its AMG GT 63 to commemorate the upcoming Brad Pitt movie “F1.”

The 2024 Range Rover Evoque seen from a front quarter angle

General

Jaguar, Land Rover Restart Shipments to U.S.

Sean Tucker - May 05, 2025

Jaguar and Land Rover have resumed importing new cars into the U.S. after pausing shipments over recently imposed tariffs.

cars exiting a roll-on/roll-off container ship

General

Car Parts Tariffs Now in Effect: What it Means

Sean Tucker - May 05, 2025

A third round of White House tariffs went into effect over the weekend, this one raising the cost of imported auto parts.

General

Ford, Lincoln Recall 160,000 Vehicles Over Backup Cameras

Sean Tucker - May 05, 2025

Ford and its Lincoln luxury arm have recalled 160,729 vehicles because their rearview cameras may show a distorted or blank image.

The 2026 Hyundai Ioniq 9 seen from a front quarter angle

Electric Vehicle

2026 Hyundai Ioniq 9 Starts Around $60K, Rebate Eligible

Sean Tucker - May 02, 2025

Hyundai’s big family-hauling EV will start at $60,555, including a mandatory $1,600 destination fee, the company has announced.

cars parked in port near the ship that delivered them

General

Analysis: Softened Tariffs Will Still Increase Car Prices

Sean Tucker - May 02, 2025

A new analysis predicts that recent changes to tariffs affecting car prices will lessen their impact, but not stop their rise.

Electric Vehicle

U.S. House Moves to Block California’s 2035 EV-Only Rule

Sean Tucker - May 02, 2025

The U.S. House of Representatives voted to block California from banning gas-powered car sales. The move may die in the Senate.

Minivan

Volkswagen Recalls ID. Buzz Because Seats Are Too Wide

Sean Tucker - May 02, 2025

Volkswagen has recalled the new ID. Buzz electric van to install parts meant to make clear that its rear bench seat is meant for just two people.

Midsize SUV Crossover

Acura Recalls MDX a Second Time Over Lighting Failure

Sean Tucker - May 02, 2025

Acura has recalled 152,800 MDX SUVs from model years 2014-2020 because all of the lights on the rear of the vehicle, inside and out, can go dark at once. For many of the vehicles, this is the second recall over this same issue.