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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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Suzuki Carry kei truck modified by Ai2 Products
Trucks & SUVs

If You’re Looking for a Small 4×4 Truck, Have You Considered a Kei Truck?

There are several rugged, dependable 4×4 trucks that we never got in the US. Or, in the case of something like the Toyota Hilux, we got a slightly ‘plushier’ version. Luckily, many of these off-road icons are now old enough to import. While their older designs do mean living with fewer modern features, their simplicity …
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IBM quantum computer
Trucks & SUVs

CES May Have Just Shown the Electric Truck’s Future

The electric pickup truck has come a long way in recent years. But there are still some lingering issues. Towing drains batteries, but simply fitting bigger ones may not be the best solution. New technologies, like supercapacitors, or refinements on established ones, like hydrogen fuel cells, could help. But they’re not quite ready yet. And …
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2019 Suzuki Jimny
Trucks & SUVs

Could a Suzuki Jimny Off-Road SUV Actually Work in the US?

The Suzuki Jimny has been winning a lot of fans around the world. Although the only way we can get the small, light off-road SUV is by importing older models, the Jimny has garnered enough attention for Jeep to consider making a rival SUV. The Jimny’s already a baby Bronco rival, after all. But would …
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Tuned BMW X6 M
Crossovers

The BMW X6 M Is Fast, but Is It Practical?

Although BMW made a name for itself with sporty cars like the M5, today the German automaker is just as well known for its luxury SUVs. Models like the X7 may be expensive, but they’re receiving good reviews. However, BMW hasn’t forgotten how to mix speed with eye-catching style. In fact, it’s fast SUVs like …
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Range Rover Evoque vs. Volvo V60
Trucks & SUVs

Do You Really Need an SUV? or Should You Get a Wagon or Minivan Instead?

SUVs are enormously popular. Although the passenger car isn’t quite dead yet, SUVs have overtaken cars in the used market. And of the top 5 least-depreciating vehicles in the US, 3 are SUVs. But SUVs aren’t perfect. And they’re not always the best vehicle for the job. For one, minivans are actually driven more than …
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2022 Fisker Ocean
Crossovers

Will the Fisker Ocean Make Waves in the Electric SUV Market?

While Fisker’s initial hybrid venture wasn’t exactly successful, the automaker is back for another round. This time, with an electric SUV, the Fisker Ocean. When the SUV was first teased, details were scant. However, at this year’s CES, Fisker formally unveiled the Ocean, complete with more information about its powertrain and pricing. But will it …
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2019 Dodge Challenger SRT Hellcat Redeye
Cars

Why Is the Ancient Dodge Challenger Still so Popular?

When your vehicle has received fewer redesigns than the Toyota 4Runner, you know it’s getting old. And yet, the Dodge Challenger is still remarkably popular. While the Ford Mustang may be ranked as higher on the used-car market, and Chevrolet’s updated the Camaro regularly, the Challenger actually beat out the Camaro in 2019 sales. In …
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1985 Audi Ur-Quattro overhead
Cars

If You Like Your AWD SUV, You Should Thank the Audi Ur-Quattro

Today, it’s hard to find an SUV that doesn’t at least offer AWD. Although AWD isn’t invincible—especially in winter, when you should invest in good snow tires—it does help improve an SUV’s traction and acceleration. That matters for performance and luxury SUVs, especially ones made by Audi. It wasn’t an SUV, truck, or crossover that …
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1997 Mitsubishi Pajero Evolution
Trucks & SUVs

Mitsubishi Pajero Evolution: A Mitsubishi Rally SUV You Can Get Soon

90s Japanese SUVs, like the Nissan Patrol and Acura SLX, are big right now. Especially ones the US never got, like the Toyota Mega Cruiser and Suzuki Jimny. And some of the most popular ones come from Mitsubishi. Like Ford did with the Bronco R, Mitsubishi took its SUVs rally-racing, at the arduous Paris-Dakar. But …
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2019 Toyota 4Runner TRD Pro vs. 2019 Jeep Wrangler Rubicon
Trucks & SUVs

Which is the Better Off-Road SUV, the Toyota 4Runner or Jeep Wrangler?

When it comes to popular off-road SUVs, it’s hard to top the Toyota 4Runner and Jeep Wrangler. Their designs and rugged features make them the #2 and #1, respectively, least-depreciating vehicles in the US. Muscle cars get traded in for Wranglers, and the Jeep is now available with a diesel; soon, a plug-in hybrid version …
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Peugeot 3008
Trucks & SUVs

Forbidden Fruit: What the PSA-FCA Merger Could Bring to the US

While the paperwork behind the merger between PSA and FCA is done, the effects won’t be felt immediately. The merger will impact brands from both groups, in positive and negative ways. More importantly, the FCA merger will impact consumers inside and outside the US. Potentially, it could mean that markets everywhere will finally get to …
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Jeep Gladiator Rubicon vs. Toyota Tacoma TRD Pro towing tug-of-war
Trucks & SUVs

Toyota Tacoma-Jeep Gladiator Tug-Of-War Shows What These Towing Videos Actually Prove

Ever since Tesla showed its Cybertruck pulling an F-150 uphill, towing tug-of-war videos have surged in popularity. One YouTube team even attempted a Tesla-Ford rematch and highlighted how difficult it is to compare ICE trucks with electric ones. But are tests like this actually useful, or pure publicity stunts? Recently, Edmunds.com took two popular off-road …
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The Jeep death wobble impacts the Wrangler seen here on a mountain
Trucks & SUVs

The Jeep Plug-In Hybrid Wrangler Is Real–Will a Gladiator Hybrid Follow?

Jeep’s on a mission to improve its green credentials. The brand’s planning on going electric, for one. And the Wrangler now has a diesel that will likely come to the Gladiator. But the Wrangler isn’t done with efficiency improvements quite yet. We’ve known about plug-in hybrid Jeep SUVs for some time—FCA has been retooling its …
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2020 Rivian R1T
Trucks & SUVs

Is More Range Really Better for Electric Trucks?

Although range anxiety is dying down, when it comes to electric trucks, a big battery pack is still important. Especially when towing gets involved. However, not every manufacturer subscribes to the idea. Porsche’s Taycan, for example, can only do about 200 miles on a charge, Road & Track reported. And Mazda purposefully gave its upcoming …
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Ford Ranger Raptor jumping in the dirt
Trucks & SUVs

Could We Get a V8 Ford Ranger Raptor?

Ford’s mid-size Ranger is a little more exciting outside the US. There’s the Ranger Raptor, an off-road-capable truck that’s been seen in the hands of the fuzz. But one reason we don’t get it is its engine. The 2.0-liter turbodiesel is down on power, even compared to the sole US engine, a 2.4-liter turbocharged four-cylinder. …
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2020 Genesis GV80 front
Crossovers

Will the Genesis GV80 Be a True Luxury SUV?

Since launching as a singular Hyundai model, the Genesis luxury brand has risen in popularity and esteem. Its vehicles are suitably quick, and offer a lot of safety and quality, especially for the price. The Genesis G70 was recently named both Motor Trend’s Car of the Year Award and the North American Car of the …
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2020 Toyota 4Runner TRD Pro vs 2007 Toyota 4Runner
Trucks & SUVs

Is a Used Toyota 4Runner as Good as a Brand-New One?

When it comes to daily-drivable off-road SUVs, it’s tough to beat the Toyota 4Runner. True, the SUV’s design is old-school, and it was missing certain safety features until recently. But its design also means it’s practically bulletproof; that and its very-real capability means the Toyota 4Runner holds its value extremely well. Only the Jeep Wrangler …
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1996 Toyota Mega Cruiser
Trucks & SUVs

In 2020, You’ll Be Able to Import Japan’s Hummer, the Toyota Mega Cruiser

American off-road enthusiasts are finally free to import some iconic and capable SUVs, like the Nissan Patrol and Mitsubishi Pajero. And while the latest Suzuki Jimny and Lada Niva aren’t yet importable, US automakers have clued in. Jeep, for instance, is making a Jimny competitor. But Toyota, arguably, has the most desirable vehicles. Its non-US …
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