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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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A cutaway 2023 C8 Corvette Z06 LT6 V8 at the Chicago Auto Show
Coupes

5 Incredible C8 Corvette Z06 LT6 V8 Details Beyond Its Flat-Plane Crank

As interesting and unusual as the 2023 C8 Chevrolet Corvette Z06's flat-plane crank is, it's just one of several incredible features packed in its LT6 V8. And everything about this engine, from its superbike-like mechanical valvetrain to its air intake and oiling system, has been shaped with performance and the experience in mind.
A red 2012 E82 BMW 135i Coupe next to a white 2012 E88 BMW 135i Convertible by a mountain lake
Coupes

E82 & E88 BMW 1 Series Buying Guide: Classic BMW, Modern Wrapper

If you want a modern distillation of BMW's classic handling and performance traits in a refreshingly simple package, you need to get an E82 or E88 1 Series. And while they have some quirks, these used coupes and convertibles are reliable, enjoyable sports cars, especially the 128i models.
The side view of the gray-and-white UMC 'XP Zero' Zero SR/F on a rear-wheel stand
2 Wheels

Zero and Exro Prove You Can Tune Electric Motorcycles

For the most part, custom shops haven't touched electric motorcycles' drivetrains. But Canadian tech company Exro Technologies just showed that its Coil Driver controller can boost a Zero Motorcycles SR/F's horsepower, torque, and top speed without messing with the motor or battery.
A silver 1998 Mercedes C43 AMG parked on a road
Sedans

Cars & Bids Bargain of the Week: 1998 Mercedes C43 AMG

The first car that AMG modified after Mercedes purchased it was the W202, the first-gen C-Class. And in 1998, it released the first-ever V8-powered, factory-warranty AMG: the Mercedes C43 AMG. It's not as fast by modern standards, but a W202 C43 like the one on Cars & Bids is a durable, affordable luxury car.
The side view of the Triumph TE-1 prototype on a rear-wheel stand in a garage
2 Wheels

Triumph TE-1 Is Now a Working Electric Motorcycle Prototype

With help from Williams Advanced Engineering, Integral Powertrain, and the University of Warwick, the Triumph TE-1 is now a real, functioning electric motorcycle...prototype. But after a few months of rigorous testing, it might hint at the British brand's future battery-powered bike.
A dark-blue 2022 Chevrolet Malibu RS at the 2022 Chicago Auto Show
Sedans

You Can’t Order a 2022 Chevrolet Malibu Anymore

Chevrolet just closed the order books for the 2022 Chevrolet Malibu, claiming it's filled its production quota. But as sales of the brand's only sedan slip, it's possible that the Malibu could be discontinued completely in the next few years.