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Matthew Skwarczek

Matthew Skwarczek started blogging in 2015 and focuses his writing on motorcycles and engineering science. A graduate of Northwestern University, where he earned his Master’s in Chemical Engineering, Matthew served as an applications engineer for BASF before joining MotorBiscuit in 2019.

In Matthew’s words, the visceral nature of riding requires you to be in the moment. Combined with his fascination in the analytics surrounding the building and designing of cars and bikes, both modern and classic, you’ll find his voice blends functionality and phenomena. He rides motorcycles and bicycles often, photographing them as well.

Matthew has contributed to Oppositelock and is now an alumnus. He plays Dungeons & Dragons and reads sci-fi and fantasy in his spare time, and appreciates the works of Peter Egan, Sam Smith, Brandon Sanderson, and Alex Goy.

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2021 Toyota Avalon Limited AWD
Cars

Is the New Toyota Avalon AWD Worth the Upcharge?

The Toyota Avalon is the brand’s flagship sedan, slotting just below Lexus’ lineup. It enjoys a reputation for reliability and safety, and it’s not uncommon for owners to hold onto their Avalons for close to a decade. However, even after introducing a TRD version, the Toyota Avalon still lacked something: all-wheel drive. But now, in …
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Tesla Model 3 with Autopilot vs Cadillac CT6 with Super Cruise
Trends

Which Cars Have Self-Driving Features for 2020?

As we’ve seen with Tesla’s buggy Smart Summon feature, autonomous cars aren’t quite ready yet. Although, with the recent rise of features like lane-keeping assist, collision warning, and emergency braking, it may seem like we’re only a short time away from self-driving vehicles. But is that really the case? Self-driving vs. advanced driver-assistance It’s vital …
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2020 Subaru Forester
Crossovers

Can the Subaru Forester Replace Your SUV?

You might think you need an SUV to carry people, or go off-roading, but that’s not necessarily true. Vans like the Mitsubishi Delica can do all that too. However, if you don’t want to deal with a JDM vehicle’s quirks, wagons like the Subaru Forester are an excellent alternative. It’s one of Subaru’s best-selling vehicles, …
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2020 Toyota Camry XSE AWD front
Cars

Is the New Toyota Camry AWD Just Spinning Its Wheels?

Although its competitors’ affordable sedans are starting to wither, Toyota’s are seeing regular updates. Both the compact Corolla and midsize Camry received Nightshade editions, although only the Camry got a TRD trim. However, with trucks and SUVs growing in popularity, in part due to their all-wheel and four-wheel drive, Toyota had to keep the Camry …
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Jay Leno riding a Janus Halcyon 250
Motorcycles

Is Janus Motorcycles More American Than Harley-Davidson?

The same things that draw people to classic trucks and SUVs also draw them to classic motorcycles. Although modern bikes have gotten faster and more refined, they’ve also grown larger and more complicated. Not to mention expensive: the Harley-Davidson CVO Road Glide costs more than a new 5.0-liter Mustang GT. And it’s not like Harley …
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Citroen C5 diesel SUV vs gasoline SUV
Crossovers

Is a Diesel SUV as Fast as a Gasoline One?

There’s an old adage that consumers buy horsepower, but drive torque. And when it comes to torque, it’s tough to beat a diesel SUV. Diesels can tow larger loads and are arguably more durable than gasoline engines—hence the popularity of importing diesel Land Cruisers and Hiluxes. The problem is, that high torque comes at the …
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2020 Harley-Davidson CVO Road Glide
Motorcycles

Is This Harley Davidson CVO Really Worth $41,000?

Harley Davidson makes some very fast cruisers and touring bikes, just about as far from the Honda Grom as someone can get. The fastest ones are the Harley Davidson CVO motorcycles, essentially factory-custom, limited-production machines. Unfortunately, that speed doesn’t come cheap. The latest Harley Davidson CVO Road Glide costs just under $41,000—never mind bikes, there …
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Jeep Grand Cherokee Trackhawk vs Jaguar F-Pace SVR
Crossovers

Jeep Grand Cherokee Trackhawk Leaves Jaguar SVR in the Dust

Previously, if you wanted a high-power SUV, you had to be willing to drop quite a bit of cash. The Range Rover SVR and Mercedes G 63 AMG both offer 570+ hp, but they each cost around $150,000. However, speed’s gotten cheaper, especially now that American automakers have gotten involved. The Dodge Durango is set …
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Roush-tuned Gateway Broncos Ford Bronco restomod
Trucks & SUVs

Roush Can Give Your Classic Ford Bronco 600 Hp

As the new Bronco’s reveal date draws closer, interest in classic Ford Broncos continues to grow. And a popular way to help the old SUVs keep up with modern traffic is to restomod them, as Jay Leno did. The Bronco isn’t alone in this: classic Range Rovers, Chevy trucks, Jeep Wagoneers, even the Fiat Panda …
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2020 Lincoln Continental Reserve
Cars

Will Lincoln Listen to Dealer Demand for Sedans?

Nowadays, sedan buyers are facing a shrinking selection. Although Toyota’s and Honda’s sedans are still going strong, Ford and Chevrolet have cut their offerings significantly. Even luxury marques like Cadillac and Mercedes aren’t immune. But there may be some hope for luxury sedan buyers, especially for those buying American. That’s because Lincoln sedans are still …
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2020 Porsche Taycan Turbo S
Hybrids & EVs

Did the Porsche Taycan Get Jay Leno’s Seal of Approval?

Despite what you may think, Jay Leno’s love of classics doesn’t mean he dismisses EVs. He’s owned a Tesla for several years and was enthusiastic about the Mustang Mach-E. But not every single electric car gets a positive reception. Leno wasn’t taken by the $1.3-million Drako GTE, for example. But what does Jay Leno think …
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2020 Toyota Corolla XSE vs 2020 Honda Civic Touring
Cars

Can the Toyota Corolla Keep up With the Honda Civic?

Although Ford and Chevrolet have cut their sedan choices severely, SUVs and trucks haven’t completely killed demand for them. And for sedan buyers, the choice usually comes down between Toyota and Honda. The Honda Civic keeps breaking sales records, but the Toyota Corolla isn’t exactly unpopular. The Corolla was redesigned for the 2020 model year; …
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Hot Wheels 1968 Ford Mustang Custom
Trends

Hot Wheels Turned a Failed Guitar Design Into a Cultural Icon

For car model kits, Lego tends to be the go-to. Some automakers use a similar strategy for selling their cars in the US. Though, for toy cars, it’s hard to find a brand more recognizable or iconic than Mattel’s Hot Wheels. There’s a few on my desk right now. 2018 marked its 50th anniversary, and …
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Nikola Electric Badger pickup truck on display
Hybrids & EVs

Nikola Badger Is a Hydrogen Truck With Range for Days

Another competitor has just jumped into the already-crowded electric pickup truck pool. But at least Nikola Motors is bringing something new to fight against GMC, Tesla, Rivian, and Bollinger. That ‘something new’ is a different approach to extended EV range. Simply building larger batteries won’t cut it. But fast-charging infrastructure isn’t quite extensive enough, and …
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2020 Cadillac CT5
Cars

Cadillac Is Your Best Bet for an American Sedan

Although sedans aren’t dead, they’re very ill. Trucks and SUVs have expanded their market dominance to the point they’re running out of uncovered segments. They’re also the reason why the IIHS is making its crash tests more extreme. Ford’s sedan lineup has shrunk to one model. Chevrolet does offer more; however, it’s Cadillac that offers …
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Custom Honda Groms
Motorcycles

Why Is the Tiny Honda Grom so Popular?

Honda makes some incredibly quick motorcycles, on- and off-road. You can even buy a fairly-close reproduction of the bike that helped an American win Paris-Dakar for the first time. But the company is arguably better known for its smaller, more fuel-efficient and affordable bikes. And one bike, in particular, has been a surprising sales success: …
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Electric GMC Hummer
Hybrids & EVs

The Electric Hummer Shares This With the Tesla Cybertruck

Potentially lawsuit-inspiring grille aside, specific details on the upcoming GMC Hummer electric truck have been relatively sparse. But we don’t have to wait until Fast and Furious 9 for more info. At a recent presentation to GMC dealers, GM President Mark Reuss revealed some new information about the electric Hummer. And it appears the Hummer …
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2020 Chevrolet Malibu RS
Cars

Does Chevrolet Still Make a Sedan?

With customers increasingly choosing SUVs and trucks over sedans, some automakers have cut sedans out of their lineups. Ford, for example, is down to just one passenger car that isn’t a Mustang. And Ford isn’t the only US automaker paring down its sedan offerings. GM hasn’t always been the best brand shepard; not even Chevy …
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2020 Jeep Wrangler parked on mountain top
Trucks & SUVs

The Jeep Wrangler JPP20 Is the Jeep Off-Road Chef’s Special

It’s quite easy to option a Jeep Wrangler to rather expensive levels, even before you start adding extra wheels. In addition to the wide range of off-road standard features, Jeep regularly releases special trims and editions of the off-road SUV. There’s the Willys, Three O Five, and Recon, just to name a few. And this …
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