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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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2020 Jeep Gladiator Rubicon

A Jeep Gladiator Diesel is Coming

Last week, we covered news that the Jeep Wrangler would be getting a diesel engine option. At the time, we could only speculate if the Gladiator pickup would get one, too. But now, we’ve got new info. And it looks like Jeep’s product planners are speaking our language. Because all signs point to the imminent …

Ram 1500 Flies Into Beloit,WI-area Roof

Pickup Truck Literally Rams Wisconsin Home’s Roof

Normally, a Dukes of Hazzard-style jump is greeted with jubilant cries of “Send it!” However, after one recent attempt, the community of Beloit, Wisconsin is happy for another reason. Resident Joseph Nyre was watching a football game in his heated garage when a pickup truck came through the roof. But it wasn’t the Duke Boys …

2020 Jeep Gladiator Rubicon

The Jeep Gladiator is (Temporarily) Getting Cheaper

While pickup truck prices as a whole have been on the rise, popular models like the Jeep Gladiator can be particularly expensive. The base Gladiator Sport’s MSRP of $33,545 is on the higher end of the mid-size truck segment. The range-topping Gladiator Rubicon is $10k more. And recent dealer markups can easily push stickers to …

2019 Ram 1500 Classic Warlock Mojave Sand

New Ram 1500 Classic Warlock Mojave Sand Released

In Dungeons & Dragons, warlocks get their powers from patrons: beings of great power and secrets. As the warlocks level up, these patrons whisper to them and bestow gifts. The Ram 1500 Classic Warlock may not play D&D, but their patron, FCA, has given the truck a gift package. Here’s what you get with the …

SUVs Guzzling up Fuel Savings, not Pickup Trucks

Even before the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change released its report, industries around the world started to at least attempt to curtail emissions. The automotive world, in particular, accelerated their environmental plans. With both the IPCC report and Dieselgate, the push for more EVs has never been stronger. However, in the meantime, gasoline still reigns …

2017 Ford F550 Super Duty Diesel Indomitus 6x6

Be Diesel Royalty with This Ford F-550 Diesel 6×6

We at MotorBiscuit firmly believe that axles add awesome. Hennessey Performance offers such an option for Ford F-150 Raptor owners. Sadly, other F-Series trucks, especially heavy-duty ones, have been left out of the fun. And there aren’t any diesel options. Fortunately, an opportunity has presented itself. There’s a Ford F-550 Super Duty Diesel 6×6 up …

2018 Ford F-150 Raptor vs. 2014 Ford F-150 SVT Raptor vs. 2019 Ford Ranger Raptor

Which Ford Raptor is the Quickest?

Ford’s Raptors have won people over on both sides of the Atlantic. Smith and Sniff enjoyed the Ranger Raptor, and the first-gen F-150 SVT Raptor held its own against Europe’s other pickups in a CarWow comparison. But that wasn’t enough. CarWow came back with a British-imported current-gen F-150 Raptor, to truly figure out which Ford …

A sheet covers the 2020 Ford Bronco

Did Ford Take GM’s Black Diamond Trademark for a Bronco Truck?

The Ford-GM rivalry is one of the oldest in the automotive world. Mustang vs. Camaro; F-150 vs. Silverado. The two slugged it out even more fiercely in Australia’s Bathurst races. Now, as the debut of the new Bronco draws close, Ford has taken the latest potshot against its cross-town rival. A recent patent filing revealed …

2019 Toyota RAV4 Top IIHS Safety Pick

IIHS Study Suggests Trucks Are a Danger on the Road

Safety isn’t just a selling point: it’s a necessity. With pedestrian deaths on the rise, the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety has begun adding additional requirements into its safety ratings. Recently, the IIHS also released a study into the compatibility between cars and SUVs and trucks. While SUV safety rating improvements have yielded good results, …

2020 Ram 1500 EcoDiesel

The Meaning Behind the Ram 1500’s Name

There’s no doubt that Ram trucks are popular. In fact, this past quarter, Ram was behind only Ford’s F-Series in terms of sales. But first-time buyers may have some questions. Despite the fact that the Dodge-Ram split was a decade ago, people still type ‘Dodge Ram’ into Google. Then there’s the internal terminology: what’s a …

2020 Chevrolet Silverado Diesel

What Chevrolet Silverado/GMC Sierra Names Mean

Sometimes, numbers in a vehicle’s name mean something. In BMWs, for example, they used to signify both the specific series (3-series, 5-series, etc.) and the engine displacement. E.g., a 328i was a 3-series with a 2.8-liter engine. Now, such digits are little more than an internal sorting code. Even trucks aren’t necessarily immune to this. …

2020 Ford F-150

The Meaning Behind the Ford F-Series Name

Whether in fantasy or automotive reality, names have power. They signify heritage and history; they mean something. There are few names as iconic as Ford’s F-Series, especially the F-150. They’ve been the best-selling vehicle in the US for over 30 years. They’re as ubiquitous as McDonald’s and potholes. But why ‘F-150’? What does it mean? …

Ford Ranger Raptor jumping in the dirt

Forbidden Ford Ranger Raptor Reviewed Across the Pond

As is the case with the Nissan Navara N-Trek Warrior, Ford doesn’t offer its most impressive Ranger in North America. Like its big brother, the Ranger Raptor is a pickup factory-modified to crawl over rocks and jump sand dunes. But like every other truck nowadays, it’s supposed to behave on the pavement, too. So, does …

2017 Nissan Rogue One Rogue

There Might Be a Star Wars Jeep Gladiator

The Star Wars franchise has been busy with automaker tie-ins. Nissan already got in on the action with their Rogue One Rogue. Now, with The Rise of Skywalker imminent, it appears Jeep may be knocking out two special events with one truck. Not just Star Wars, but a significant anniversary, too. Spy photos captured by …

REMOVABLE VEHICLE ROOF CAP ASSEMBLIES WITH SELF-ALIGNING MOUNTING SYSTEMS

There May Be a Ford Bronco Pickup Truck Convertible

To call the 2021 Ford Bronco ‘hotly-anticipated’ is an understatement. Fans have been scouring everywhere for any kind of information on the upcoming SUV. The hype was raised to new levels when rumors of a potential Bronco pickup popped up. Then came patent images detailing a removable roof and doors. Now, a recently published patent …

Ford Performance Parts Ford Ranger

6 Awesome Ford Ranger Concepts Coming to SEMA

One of the biggest joys of truck ownership is modifying it. If ever you’re in need of inspiration, SEMA is a great place to gawk and window shop. Although Ford’s F-150 dominates North American sales, the more world-wide mid-size Ranger is also a great platform for customization. As part of what Ford claims will be …

2020 Jeep Gladiator Rubicon

Only Three New Pickup Trucks Offer a Manual Transmission

Modern automatic transmissions let trucks reach new levels of refinement and fuel efficiency. Not to mention the convenience in heavy city traffic. Also, vehicle electronics are now so interconnected, that a manual transmission simply introduces too many variables. The human brain and muscles are the weak link. So, for the most part, the stick-shift has …

2019 Ram 1500 Rebel 'RebHell'

Hellcat-Swapped Ram Rebel TRX Works…Briefly

Anticipation can be agonizing, I get it. Especially when you’re waiting for something you really want, like the Ram Rebel TRX. Ram’s confirmed the Hellcat-powered pickup is coming…sometime. Well, as Motor1 reports, 5thGenRams.com forum member Charles didn’t want to wait. So, he got in touch with Michigan-based Jeep specialty shop America’s Most Wanted 4×4. With …

2019 Lego 4x4 Xtreme Off-Roader

Live Your Wildest Dreams with These Lego Trucks

Hands up if you had one of those giant Lego blue brick cases with Legos inside as a kid. Kid or adult, Legos are awesome. Especially the company’s Technic line. These are complex building sets that feature things like working gearboxes and electric motors. Car enthusiasts can rejoice in owning a Bugatti Chiron, or turning …

2020 Jeep Gladiator Rubicon

Does Wrangler Rumor Signal a Diesel Jeep Gladiator?

Although Ram recently released info about its latest EcoDiesel engine, the rest of FCA’s lineup has been bereft of diesels. Jeep, for instance, did offer a diesel option, although the previous-gen engine was later put on hiatus. However, this diesel drought may be over. Jalopnik recently reported that a diesel Jeep Wrangler may be coming …