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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!

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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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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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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5 years ago

The $38,000 Question – Part Two- SUVs

by Anthony Fongaro Welcome to part two of our series, The $38,000 Question. In our initial article, we took a look at the world of sedans. Part One showed us that there

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5 years ago

The $38,000 Question – Part One – Sedans

by Anthony Fongaro Take a look at this number: 38,000. While it seems like a random number, it’s actually quite important in the automotive industry. $38,000 is the average price of a

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Stuttgart Struttin’ Porsche Prestige for Under $50,000

by Anthony Fongaro Porsche, the brand from Stuttgart that creates high-performance vehicles ranging from a compact SUV to the iconic 911 and the new all-electric Taycan. Porsche utilizes a combination of performance and

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