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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 Chevrolet Silverado Realtree Edition parked in snow
Trucks & SUVs

Can You See Yourself in This Camouflaged Chevy Silverado Special Edition?

Chevy has released a number of Silverado special editions in recent years. Some, like the Rally editions and Redline concept, focus more on improving the truck’s looks. Others, though, like the High Desert edition, are for people who like to off-road their Silverados. A few years ago, Chevy released the Silverado Realtree special edition, in …
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GMC Sierra All Mountain
Trucks & SUVs

What It’s Like Driving a Pickup Truck with Tank Tracks

Normally, driving a pickup truck on snow and ice requires some good snow tires for better traction. And if the roads are really bad, you either add wheels or take a Sherp ATV. But there is an alternative: ditch the wheels, and give your truck tank tracks. More than a gimmick, these tracks transform how …
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Roush Phase 2 supercharged Mustang
Cars

For $8k, Roush Can Turn Your Mustang GT Into a Hellcat Fighter

Horsepower is actually pretty cheap these days. You can walk into a Dodge dealer and get a sedan with 707 hp. Soon, the engine that makes that crazy amount of power will be in an off-road pickup truck. Ford can crank 332 hp out of a 2.3-liter turbocharged four-cylinder–not to mention the 800-hp Dragon Snake …
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Roush Ford F-150 Tactical Edition
Trucks & SUVs

Supercharged 650-Hp Roush Ford F-150 Isn’t Exactly Stealthy

Roush Performance has modified several Fords over the years. The tuner has boosted Mustangs, and its parts have shown up in SEMA Rangers. Recently, Roush unveiled several Ford F-150 packages. They range from minor off-road features to Raptor mods, to the F-150 Nitemare, a 650-hp truck-shaped missile. Now, the tuner is collaborating with 5.11 Tactical …
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1996 Mercedes-Benz G320
Trucks & SUVs

A Used Mercedes G-Wagon Can Be Surprisingly Affordable

Normally, a Mercedes G-Wagon (aka G-Class) isn’t exactly a bargain. The SUV retains its value surprisingly well for a luxury off-roader, and even old models can sometimes sell for six figures. Usually, the only way to get a G-Wagen on the cheap is to get one from the military. However, it is still possible to …
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2013 Nissan IDX concept Nismo | 002
Cars

How Affordable Performance Could Save Nissan

In discussing possible ways Nissan could save itself, we briefly touched upon what made Nissan’s past products desirable: performance. Nissan has made some incredible high-performance vehicles, ranging from JDM forbidden-fruit to rally-conquering SUVs. But what set Nissan, and indeed, most Japanese carmakers, from brands like Porsche or Ferrari was how attainable their sporty vehicles were. …
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Nissan New CEO Press Conference
Cars

What Does Nissan Need to Change to Become Competitive?

Understatement of the year, but Nissan’s not feeling so hot right now. Beyond the scandals surrounding the former CEO, the automaker’s sales have slumped, and popular models like the Frontier, Pathfinder, and Armada struggle to stay competitive. Even the Titan full-size pickup truck is having a tough time. Nissan’s newest CEO, Makoto Uchida, recently came …
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Beck Kustoms F132 hot rod
Cars

Formula 1-Style Hot Rod Is the Right Amount of Insane

In the automotive world, a spark of insanity can sometimes be a good thing. It’s what brought about six-wheeled Mercedes G-Wagons and Jeep Wranglers. It’s what inspired one man to take a Mini Cooper pickup truck and put a twin-turbo V8 in the bed. And it’s why some people off-road tiny Japanese pickups. Now, that …
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2020 Paris-Dakar Rally winner Ricky Brabec
Motorcycles

For the First Time, an American Has Won the Paris-Dakar Rally

If you really want to prove how good your off-road vehicle is, you take it rallying. Porsche proved its Cayenne in the Transsyberia Rally; Ford, Honda, and SCG duked it out in Baja for similar reasons. Lancia and Audi achieved fame at the World Rally Championship. But for most of the world, the most grueling …
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Catalytic converters
Trends

What Your Catalytic Converter Does and Why You Should Replace It Now

The EPA is getting more serious about emissions, especially from heavy-duty trucks. While it’s good news for those who have to suffer smog and coal-rollers, some aftermarket companies and automakers are worried it may affect their business. But there’s a new problem on the horizon. It’s not from the EPA, but emissions and air pollution …
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1998 Toyota Tacoma vs 2017 Toyota Tacoma TRD Pro
Trucks & SUVs

Can an Old Toyota Tacoma Still Compete With the New One?

Although the Toyota Tacoma and 4Runner aren’t built on the same platform, the truck and SUV do share a few things. They’re both body-on-frame, with V6s and a reputation for durability and reliability. That’s perhaps due in part to their shared ‘ancestor’, the Toyota Hilux. However, the Tacoma also shares one more thing with the …
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1993 Mitsubishi Montero
Trucks & SUVs

What’s the Worst Year for the Mitsubishi Montero?

If you prefer your off-road classic SUVs with a touch more modernity, it’s tough to get more capable than a Mitsubishi Montero (aka Pajero). These 90s Mitsubishi SUVs are rising in popularity, and if you can’t find one in the US, there are a bunch waiting to be imported at reasonable prices. Although the homologation …
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2005 Pontiac Aztek
Crossovers

The Pontiac Aztek Is Actually Cool Now

It’s been called one of the ugliest cars ever. It failed to meet its sales goals, even after its redesign. And it’s arguably the best example of how badly General Motors understood its customers in the early 2000s. Yes, the Pontiac Aztek has always been an easy target for criticism, a lot of it deserved. …
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1991 Mitsubishi Delica Super Exceed 4WD diesel
Trends

Do #Vanlife Right With a Japanese Van

Overlanding usually features trucks and SUVs, prepped for off-roading and loaded with roof tents or bed campers. Or, if you’re really going off-grid, a specially-prepped Unimog. Equally as popular, though, is “van life”, which sometimes gets reduced—courtesy of Instagram—to be just about decorating an old VW van and sticking to “paved roads and parking lots,” …
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2020 Harley-Davidson Sport Glide
Motorcycles

Should You Buy a Cruiser Motorcycle or Standard Motorcycle?

Whether you’re buying a new bike or a used one, one of the first things you need to do is figure out what kind of bike to buy. After making sure you know how to ride it, that is. But what kind of bike should you buy? Generate a list of beginner motorcycles, and at …
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1998 Toyota Hilux | Toyota
Trucks & SUVs

Import or Modify: Toyota Tacoma vs Hilux

Part of the Toyota Tacoma’s appeal is its old-school approach to pickup truck design. Its interior may have some flaws, but it has enough modern features, like Android Auto, to make it livable. And apart from some models’ rust problems, the Tacoma is an incredibly reliable truck. But Toyota makes a truck that some consider …
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Genesis GV80 front camera demo
Crossovers

The Genesis GV80 Should Terrify Infiniti

Up until now, we’ve only been able to compare the new Genesis GV80 from a features and design perspective. The mid-size luxury SUV just launched in South Korea, and won’t be coming to North America until later in the year. And it’s just the first in an expanded lineup that Genesis is bringing here. But …
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2019 Toyota 4Runner TRD Pro vs Toyota Land Cruiser
Trucks & SUVs

Which Reliable Toyota SUV Is Better Off-Road, the 4Runner or Land Cruiser?

Toyota makes two of the most reliable off-road SUVs available today, the 4Runner and Land Cruiser. Both offer four-wheel drive, three rows, and a strong defense against depreciation. But the 4Runner sells in massive numbers, while the Land Cruiser is barely a blip. That’s why the next-gen hybrid model might not make it to the …
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2016 Jeep Wrangler Unlimited six-wheeler
Trucks & SUVs

Jeep Wrangler Not Insane Enough? Make It a 6-Wheeler

What’s an easy way to make an SUV more ludicrous? Add wheels. Mercedes-Benz demonstrated this when engineers gave the outgoing G-Class an extra axle and pickup bed to create the G 63 AMG 6×6. And as an iconic off-roader, the Jeep Wrangler has had its share of extreme modifications. But Doug Demuro has located one …
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