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!

Quick Drive: Toyota RAV4 TRD Off-Road

by Anthony Fongaro Imagine this: you’re hooning an SUV through the mud or in the sand. The SUV has all the features you need to have fun off-road. Its 4WD or AWD

by Anthony Fongaro

4 years ago

Ask Anthony on Autos – Sam Asks: What SUV is Right for Me?

by Anthony Fongaro One of the perks of being an automotive journalist is that you have a vast array of knowledge about cars. This means that we can pick out certain criteria

by Anthony Fongaro

4 years ago

New vs. Used: 2020 Ford EcoSport vs. Hyundai Kona

by Anthony Fongaro – 10/12/2020 Does size matter when it comes to SUVs? Absolutely. While a Chevy Tahoe is great to haul people and boats, something like a Mazda CX-5 can haul

by Anthony Fongaro

4 years ago

New Or Used: 2020 Mitsubishi Mirage GT vs. 2018 Ford Fiesta ST/Titanium

by Anthony Fongaro Welcome to another series of mine! This series is simply called: “New or Used. I figured I would keep the title simply because the premise is quite interesting. Rather

by Anthony Fongaro

4 years ago

Quick Drive | 2020 Dodge Charger R/T Scat Pack Plus

by Anthony Fongaro Large sedans have become few-and-far in-between. This may not surprise you, but these have been replaced by SUVs. Looking into non-premium brands, the amount of large sedans is less

by Anthony Fongaro

4 years ago

500+ Horsepower!…In an SUV?

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

4 years ago

The Non-Plethora of Wagons

by Anthony Fongaro If there is one type of vehicle that us Americans adore, it’s SUVs. It doesn’t matter the size, SUVs have become the most dominant segment. This trend doesn’t look

by Anthony Fongaro

4 years ago

Less About Options, More About Styling

by Anthony Fongaro Styling is very important for a vehicle. Sometimes, you want to show that your truck or SUV looks tough, even if they’ll never go off-road. Other times, luxury touches

by Anthony Fongaro

4 years ago

The Best Hatchback For Under $40K

by Anthony Fongaro I love a good hatchback. They offer added practicality with driving dynamics and options similar to their sedan counterparts. Like I said when I talked about wagons, hatchbacks are

by Anthony Fongaro

4 years ago

A Diesel Truck for Most Situations

by Anthony Fongaro – 08/03/2020 When you look at certain vehicles, you know exactly who the audience is. Take a look at the Toyota Supra or Porsche 911, which are built for the

by Anthony Fongaro

5 years ago