Anthony Fongaro

Anthony Fongaro is an automotive writer and content creator in Greater Chicagoland. He has produced automotive content since 2016, contributing to various platforms, including his own Anthony On Autos, Car Revs Daily, and Cheers & Gears. In 2024, he joined HotCars as a writer, focusing on reviews, lists, and news within the automotive industry. Before transitioning into the automotive field, Anthony had a career in digital marketing. He is an active member of several automotive media press guilds, including the Midwest Automotive Media Association (MAMA), Automotive Press Association (APA), and International Motor Press Association (IMPA).

Anthony’s Analytics: 2022 Volkswagen Arteon SEL R-Line 4Motion

by Anthony Fongaro – Photos via Volkswagon- 10/24/2022 Back in 2008, Volkswagen created what I would say is one of its best-looking vehicles. It was the Passat CC, later renamed as the

2024 Volkswagen Taos SEL 4Motion

A few years ago, Volkswagen introduced its smallest SUV, the Taos. I then tested a mid-spec SE with front-wheel Drive and an eight-speed automatic transmission. This time, the top-of-the-line SEL with all-wheel

2023 Toyota Prius Prime XSE

by Anthony Fongaro – photos via Toyota– 06/30/2023 Beauty is in the eye of the beholder. Since its introduction, the Toyota Prius was known for being an efficient hatchback, and screw traditional styling!

2022 Hyundai Venue Limited

by Anthony Fongaro – photos via Hyundai – 03/21/2022 There are a lot of compact and subcompact SUV/crossovers on sale. They can be compelling if they have the right price point and features. These

by Anthony Fongaro

3 years ago

2022 Volvo XC40 Recharge Twin Ultimate

Volvo’s trying its best to make all of its vehicles full EV status. Currently, there are a plethora of their vehicles that you can get as a plug-in hybrid, but the introduction

by Anthony Fongaro

3 years ago

2022 Toyota 4Runner TRD Sport

photos via Toyota Well then, this feels familiar. I’m back in a Toyota 4Runner, this time in the TRD Sport trim. What else can I say about it than I already did?

by Anthony Fongaro

3 years ago

Starting At…Is a Stupid Term

I remember about six years ago, a miracle happened. You could actually buy a Mercedes-Benz for $5 under $30,000! That’s right, you could also get a Mercedes-Benz CLA250 for the same price

by Anthony Fongaro

3 years ago

2022 Jeep Grand Wagoneer Series II Obsidian 4×4

Things were interesting in 2010. Jeep had decided to create the Commander, their biggest vehicle. The Commander barely put a dent in the competition, and it’s taken Jeep over a decade to

by Anthony Fongaro

3 years ago

2022 Volkswagen Tiguan 2.0T SEL R-Line

In the vast sea of compact SUVs, there’s only one that represents Germany. Volkswagen’s Tiguan has been fighting against other SUVs like the Mazda CX-5 for around a decade. Thanks to this,

by Anthony Fongaro

3 years ago

Anthony’s Analytics: 2022 Hyundai Kona Electric Limited

In the last few years, Hyundai has been doing a great job of transforming its brand. Cars such as the fun Sonata N-Line, quirky Santa Cruz, and the quite angular Tucson show how

by Anthony Fongaro

3 years ago

2022 Volkswagen Taos 1.5T SE

Want to know a secret? Volkswagen isn’t going to bring over the current generation Golf to the United States. We will get the hotter GTI and Golf R, but not the regular

by Anthony Fongaro

3 years ago

2022 Ford Maverick Hybrid XLT. Preproduction vehicle with optional equipment shown. Available fall 2021.

Anthony on Autos: 2022 Ford Maverick XLT

Wow, the Ford F-150 is a big truck. It’s just so difficult to drive, park, and maneuver. Wait, none of that is true. The F-150 may be the best-selling truck in the

by Anthony Fongaro

3 years ago

Anthony’s Analysis: 2022 Lexus GX460 Black Line Special Edition

Do you remember 2009? Back then, Boom Boom Pow by The Black-Eyed Peas, Modern Family first aired, and Facebook launched FarmVille. 2009 was most certainly a different time in our lives. Instead

by Anthony Fongaro

3 years ago