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.
Tim Keptner wanted to give his 1968 Mustang Fastback some modern performance and handling but keep its classic looks. The result is a restomod that showcases the strength of subtly.
After years of uncertainty, the German motorcycle brand Horex returned for good in 2015. And its current crop of handmade motorcycles has something unique: a Volkswagen-like VR6 engine.
A clean, low-mileage 2000 Acura Integra Type R is a rare thing these days. And like all ITRs, it's an incredible-to-drive, focused, high-RPM thing. But spending $112,112 on one is a bit overkill.
The 2022 Genesis G90 remains an incredible value for money, especially compared to the 2022 Mercedes S-Class. But while it's noticeably more expensive, the S-Class can justify that extra cost. So, while the G90 is a solid luxury sedan, it's not quite on the German car's level--yet.
Harley-Davidson's Custom Vehicle Operations motorcycles are back for 2022. And the CVO Street Glide, Road Glide, Road Glide Limited, and Tri Glide are packing the brand's biggest V-twin, plenty of accessories, and hand-applied custom paint jobs.
With performance baggers fresh in peoples' minds thanks to King of the Baggers, Harley-Davidson is seizing the initiative and giving some of its street bikes that same touch. For 2022, that means new ST variants of the Road Glide, Street Glide, and Low Rider, as well as a more powerful Low Rider S.
With BMW's boxer motorcycles keeping cool and collected in the sands of WW2, Harley-Davidson answered by copying the Germans' handiwork and making its own boxer-twin bike, the XA. And while its innovations made it too expensive to fight, it's an intriguing and valuable classic today.
BMW set a high standard for itself with the E9x 3 Series. And while it's not an M3, an E90 sedan like this 2010 328i xDrive on Cars & Bids makes for a fun, affordable luxury sports sedan.
The R171 Mercedes SLK isn't the sharpest convertible sports car, but it's still fun and comfortable. Plus, the V8-powered SLK 55 AMG sounds great and is still fast by modern standards. And examples like the 2009 car currently listed on Bring a Trailer are still affordable and reliable.
Officially, Porsche hasn't confirmed if it plans to make a factory version of a Safari 911. But camouflaged prototypes and new rumors suggest otherwise. And they also suggest that this off-road-ready 911 is going to be called the Dakar.
For 2023, BMW only subtly tweaked its flagship 8 Series lineup's styling, giving it an illuminated grille, new mirrors and headlights, and more color options. And in addition to some optional celebratory M badges, the 2023 8 Series has a bigger touchscreen, but not a bigger price tag.
With a clean-sheet design, an in-house engine featuring F1 tech, and plenty of high-end suppliers, Maserati has rediscovered its performance mojo in high style thanks to the 2022 MC20 supercar.
The 2022 CT4-V and CT5-V Blackwing sedans feature the last manual transmissions Cadillac will ever put in internal combustion-powered cars. So, the development team made sure that they felt properly special and satisfying to use.
The W204 Mercedes C63 AMG waved off the brand's 6.2-liter V8 with thunderous applause. And over in Europe, you could get it in a wagon body. Former F1 World Champion Michael Schumacher went that route--and now, his wagon could be yours.
2023 marks 70 years of Chevrolet Corvette production. So, to honor this anniversary, Chevrolet is giving the Corvette Stingray, Convertible, and Z06 a one-year-only Anniversary Edition package.
Japanese shop Rocky Auto doens't just build JDM restomods--it also makes affordable replicas of the iconic Toyota 2000GT. And while you can get one of these 'Toyota 3000GTs' with a Prius powertrain, the standard engine is a 3.0-liter 2JZ.
Starting this year, the IIHS won't just be issuing warnings about so-called 'self-driving cars.' It's now going to score partially-autonomous technology the same way it rates other car safety features. And in doing so, it hopes to make these systems more foolproof in the real world.
The late Arlen Ness earned the title 'king of custom motorcycles' for his wild, iconic creations. And now, four of these bikes, including some of his personal machines, are headed to auction in Las Vegas courtesy of Mecum.
Lexus offers other luxury SUVs and crossovers besides the GX and NX that star in the 2022 film 'Moonfall.' And just like the GX and NX, they've all been either updated or redesigned for this model year. Plus, they'll be joined by at least one electric sibling later this year.