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!

2021 VW Cross Sport V6 SEL Premium R-Line

There’s just something about these “SUV coupes” that rub me the wrong way. For one, I’m not the biggest fan of SUVs in general but I do like to be lower to

by Anthony Fongaro

4 years ago

Anthony’s Analysis: 2021 Hyundai Elantra SEL

by Anthony Fongaro The world of the compact sedan segment has some fierce competition. The control of this segment has changed throughout the last ten years. Although Ford and Chevy no longer

by Anthony Fongaro

4 years ago

2021 Mazda3 Premium Plus sedan 2.5T AWD

by Anthony Fongaro – Photos vis Ford – 06/12/2021 I wonder if you’ve noticed, but there really aren’t a lot of semi-luxury subcompact cars anymore. When I think of a nice subcompact

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4 years ago

2021 Ford Bronco Sport Badlands 4X4

by Anthony Fongaro – Photos vis Ford – 05/24/2021 I want you to imagine an off-roading vehicle. Something that is synonymous with being tough, durable, and above all else, boxy. That’s right,

by Anthony Fongaro

4 years ago

BMW X5 xDrive45e vs Chrysler Pacifica Limited Hybrid

PHEV. These plug-in hybrid vehicles make it easier to not worry about range anxiety compared to an all-electric vehicle. The benefits of these are the larger increases in mpg as well as

by Anthony Fongaro

4 years ago

Quick Drive: 2021 Ford F-150 XLT 4X4 PowerBoost hybrid

by Anthony Fongaro Let’s talk about hybrids. As of a few years ago, almost every type of vehicle was a hybrid. There are many benefits of having a hybrid with the most

by Anthony Fongaro

4 years ago

Quick Drive: 2021 Hyundai Sonata N Line

by Anthony Fongaro Oh, front-wheel-drive vehicles. They’ve usually the standard option for other vehicles that can have all-wheel-drive available. Front-wheel-drive cars are a few thousand dollars cheaper than their all-wheel-drive counterparts while

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4 years ago

Quick Drive: 2021 Toyota 4Runner Venture

by Anthony Fongaro – 02/23/2021 Why do most SUVs look the same? Most are based on sedans or hatchbacks, they keep those looks and proportions but can look bloated. A few examples are

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4 years ago

Quick Drive: 2021 Volkswagen Atlas

by Anthony Fongaro Three-row SUVs. They range from smaller SUVs like the Mercedes-Benz GLB up to the Ford Expedition MAX. They’re created for one reason: transport the family, friends, pets, and people

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4 years ago

Quick Drive: 2021 Ford Expedition MAX 4X4 Platinum

by Anthony Fongaro Who doesn’t want a large American SUV? They’re big enough to transport the kiddos and all of their friends with plenty of legroom. When people think about large SUVs,

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4 years ago