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 Hyundai Ioniq 5 in blue driving on a road.

Electric Vehicle

Hyundai Recalls Ioniq 5 SUVs Over Airbag Issue

Sean Tucker - February 21, 2025

Hyundai has issued a recall for just 33 copies of its 2025 Ioniq 5 EV because their rear side airbags might not deploy when needed.

The "Thor's hammer" daytime running lights of the 2024 Volvo EX90

Electric Vehicle

Volvo Recalls 2025 EX90 Over Headlight Problem

Sean Tucker - February 21, 2025

Volvo has recalled 2,061 copies of its new EX90 electric SUV because of a unique problem related to its ability to blink its headlights.

Electric Vehicle

EVs Hit Record Market Share in January

Sean Tucker - February 21, 2025

Of all new cars Americans bought last month, 9.1% were electric vehicles (EVs), a new record EV market share.

Sports Car

Recall Alert: 2023 Porsche 911

Sean Tucker - February 21, 2025

Porsche has issued a recall for 279 911 coupes from model year 2023 because a bolt connecting their rear seatbelts can loosen over time.

Stellantis's new STLA AutoDrive system engaged

General

Stellantis Unveils “Eyes-Off” Driving System

Sean Tucker - February 21, 2025

The parent company of Dodge, Jeep, Ram, and other brands this week showed off a new eyes-off driver assistance system, not yet for sale.