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.
Even if you don't run into an emergency, a gas can is a useful automotive accessory. Here's what you need to know about picking the best one for your needs.
A Dodge Challenger T/A 392 lined up against a Ford Mustang Shelby GT500 at a Georgia dragstrip recently. And while the Challenger's launch control has a slight edge, it couldn't overcome the Shelby's power, weight, and transmission advantage.
Many used cars have gotten more expensive, but some secondhand sports have remained surprisingly cheap. However, when it comes to the BMW E60 M5, E63/E64 M6, E46 and E92 M3, Audi B6/B7 S4, Mercedes CL 63 AMG, Jaguar XK8, and Mazda RX-8, what's cheap to buy isn't cheap to maintain.
Before rocket scientist Walter Kaaden stepped in to help, two-stroke motorcycle engines had hit a horsepower wall because of their designs. But while Kaaden couldn't completely clean them up, his exhaust designs did bump up two-stroke power significantly.
Pixar photographed, modeled, and scanned a 996 Porsche 911 to bring digital life to beloved 'Cars' character Sally Carrera. Now, to support charity efforts, Porsche is making a tribute to her with a custom 2022 911.
Originally, the base Porsche 911 wasn't called the Carrera. That was originally a higher-end trim named in honor of Porsche's success at the Carrera Panamericana. But after the 911 was almost killed off, the name reappeared as part of a rejuvenation campaign. And the 911 Carrera has been the base trim ever since.
The 2022 Mercedes-Benz EQS 450+ isn't cheap, even in base Premium form. However, while the six-figure electric luxury sedan isn't cheap, its high levels of luxury and comfort, as well as excellent build quality and ergonomics, justify its price. And while it faces some charging infrastructure problems, it has more than enough range.
While the Honda CRF50F is a great choice for parents shopping for youngster-friendly dirt bikes, there's now an easier-to-ride, quieter, gasoline-free alternative: the 2022 Honda CRF-E2. And while it's not as powerful as the KTM and Husqvarna mini electric dirt bikes, it's cheaper and more beginner-friendly.
Some car enthusiasts aren't too excited that the 2023 Acura Integra comes standard with a CVT. However, the decision makes a lot of sense from an engineering and a business perspective. And the optional manual does come with a limited-slip differential as standard.
The C219-gen Mercedes CLS essentially created the 'four-door coupe' luxury car segment on its own back in 2005. And even today, a first-gen example like the 2006 CLS 500 on Bring a Trailer still looks fresh. However, it's much more affordable now.
The 2013 Volvo C30 R-Design currently listed on Cars & Bids isn't a 'true' Polestar Limited Edition model. But it was modified by Polestar to the same degree--and that makes it a comfortable and solid Swedish alternative to other more-common hot hatches.
While BMW lists a variety of its models in its certified pre-owned program, Kelley Blue Book recommends five specific ones: the 2019 3 Series, 5 Series, X3, X5, and X7. And while the X3 might have some reliability issues, the rest are overall solid suggestions.
An independent tuner, Paragon Performance, measured a 2022 Toyota GR86 on its dynamometer and found the sports car makes more horsepower and torque than advertised. But while reports of underrated engines aren't unheard-of, Toyota might not actually be sandbagging its sports car.
The second-rarest of the Ferrari halo supercars, the F50 is also arguably the least respected. But in a recent video showcasing collector David Lee's yellow F50, Jay Leno helps demonstrate why this classic Ferrari deserves more appreciation.
Because of the Subaru Impreza 22B STi's rarity, value, and iconic status, it's a desirable classic that few will ever get to experience. But, while it has several significant upgrades over the contemporary GC8 Subaru Impreza WRX STi, you can replicate those upgrades with some choice aftermarket parts.
Some 2022 Mercedes EQS models might have loose ground and electrical connections that cause short circuits and fires, so the company is issuing a recall. Fortunately, it only affects 24 cars sprinkled amongst the EQS 450+, 580 4Matic, and AMG EQS.