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Feb 05, 2025
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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).

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!

First Drive: 2020 Jeep Gladiator

by   Anthony Fongaro – 07/06/2020 The world of mid-size pickup trucks can do almost any job that a full-size truck can. People are hauling, towing, or using their trucks as family vehicles. For
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5 years ago

Spec Sheets: 2020 Volvo XC40

by   Anthony Fongaro The plethora of sub-compact SUVs is on the rise. For around $20,000, you can get a Korean or Japanese brand with them range-topping trim levels priced around $30,000. Premium
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5 years ago

A Few Minor And Major Updates

Automakers, like the rest of the world, have to be competitive. Refreshed and all-new vehicles help automakers keep competitive while offering modern products to consumers. Some automakers wait longer than others to
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5 years ago

Faux-Lux For Less

Badge snobbery. The force is strong with badge snobbery. If you want a luxury vehicle, you may completely skip over certain brands to get a higher-end car. The culprits of these are
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5 years ago

I Miss Liking Infiniti

Automotive Opinion:     by   Anthony Fongaro As we know, automotive manufacturers go through phases. Back in the early 2000s, BMW had the controversial designs of Chris Bangle.  Hyundai and Kia went from
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5 years ago

It’s a Hard Pass For Me

by   Anthony Fongaro The automotive industry knows how to evolve. Various manufacturers that once made vehicles with unattractive styling, woefully underpowered engines, shoddy build quality, and other negative attributes have changed their
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