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Mar 12, 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: 2023 BMW XM

Lately, BMW has been creating vehicles with…interesting front ends. Their grills have been getting bigger and dominating the design. You can find these on everything from the M3 to the X7 and
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Review: 2023 Toyota Prius Prime XSE Premium

by Anthony Fongaro – photos via Toyota– 08/31/2023 Since its inception, the Toyota Prius has been synonymous with efficiency rather than traditional styling. Through multiple generations, this popular hybrid vehicle earned a reputation as
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2023 Lexus RZ450e Luxury AWD

Toyota and Lexus are known for hybrids, but their EVs have only come out in the last year or so. Why? They’ve publicly said that they don’t want to make electric vehicles.
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2023 MINI Cooper S Countryman ALL4

by   Anthony Fongaro – photos via Mini- 08/01/2023 How many variants of MINI Coopers can exist? Alongside the regular hatchback, you had a coupe, convertible, wagon, and of course…an SUV. When the Countryman
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2023 Toyota Corolla Cross Hybrid XSE

by Anthony Fongaro – photos via Toyota- 07/24/2023 What is the first thing you think of when I say “Toyota?” If you answered “hybrid”, then congratulations we thought the correct word! Their lineup consists
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