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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 blue-and-white 1984 E30 Alpina C1 2.3 at a Gooding & Company auction
Sedans

Rarer and More Special Than an E30 M3: BMW Alpina C1 2.3

BMW made almost 18,000 E30 M3s before production ended. In contrast, famed tuner Alpina only made 35 C1 2.3/1s based on the E30 323i. And while it's not as fast as the contemporary M3, the C1 2.3/1 is special in its own right.
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A 'Carmine Red' 2022 Porsche 911 Carrera GTS drives down a forest road
Coupes

2022 Porsche 911 GTS Goes Harder Than Ever With Turbo Hardware

Since its introduction over a decade ago, the 'middle child' GTS trim has often been held as the sweet spot of the Porsche 911 lineup. And the 2022 Porsche 911 Carrera GTS continues that tradition with an extra Turbo helping, bringing it closer than ever to the GT3 without sacrificing everyday usability.
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A white 2022 Genesis G80 parked in front of the Hotel San Luis Obispo
Sedans

2022 BMW 5 Series vs. 2022 Genesis G80: Which Does Luxury Best?

The BMW 5 Series and Genesis G80 both received minor updates in 2022 following refreshed in 2021. And while the 5 Series has the performance and handling edge, the G80 strikes hard with style, comfort, and value. Picking between these two luxury sedans, therefore, depends on which matters more to you.
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The black-and-red seats and black dashboard of a new 2022 Subaru BRZ sports car with a manual transmission
Cars

Help Save the Stick Shift in 2022 With These New Manual Cars

Although it's getting increasingly difficult to find new cars with manual transmissions, the stick-shift option hasn't died out in 2022. There are a variety of new cars--sports cars, hot hatches, sports sedans, and 'conventional' cars--that offer manuals.
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The silver Mercedes Vision EQXX Concept driving down a road
Hybrids & EVs

2022 Mercedes EQXX Concept: A 621-Mile Vision of EV F1 Tech

Rather than just giving the Vision EQXX Concept a big battery pack, Mercedes focused on making this electric sedan as efficient as possible. So, with some F1 tech, tons of sustainable materials, and an aerodynamic body, the street-legal EQXX can reportedly go over 621 miles on one charge.
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A yellow 1973 Triumph TR6
Coupes

Bring a Trailer Bargain of the Week: 1973 Triumph TR6

Although it's starting to appreciate in value, the Triumph TR6 is still an affordable classic British convertible sports car--not to mention one of the best examples of the formula. And this 1973 example on Bring a Trailer, though not perfect, is remarkably clean.
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The front 3/4 view of a gray 2011 Jaguar XJ Supercharged in a parking lot
Sedans

Cars & Bids Bargain of the Week: 2011 Jaguar XJ Supercharged

The X351-gen Jaguar XJ was the last version of the British automaker's flagship sedan. And a 2011 Jaguar XJ Supercharged, such as the one up for auction on Cars & Bids, is still a stylish, fast, sporty, and comfortable luxury sedan. But now, it's significantly more affordable.
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A selection of new and used cars with prices on their windshields at a dealer
Trends

Car Ownership Costs Clobbered Us More Than Housing in 2021

Buying a new or used car became significantly more expensive in 2021 as supply issues drove up prices. But car ownership costs as a whole rose, too, out-pacing even rent and food costs. However, there is some hope on the horizon.
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Giorgio Moroder's white 1988 Cizeta V16T prototype on a desert track
News

Own the Countach’s Big Brother: Giorgio Moroder’s Cizeta V16T

In the 1980s, music legend Giorgio Moroder helped fund a mid-engine, American-built V16 supercar designed in part by Marcello Gandini, the same person behind the Lamborghini Countach. That car is Cizeta V16T, and now, Moroder's 1-of-10 car is headed to auction.
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A blue 2022 Volkswagen Golf R parked by a rocky cliff
Sedans

2022 Volkswagen Golf R: Super Hot Hatch With Kryptonite to Match

The 2022 Volkswagen Golf R is even more powerful, faster, and refined than before. But while its solid chassis, brakes, suspension, and AWD make it supremely capable, they also might make it too capable to be truly involving. And its capacitive-touch controls are a significant flaw.
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A gray 2021 Hyundai Veloster 2.0 drives through a city
News

Will You Miss the Cars and SUVs That Died in 2021?

As 2021 comes to an end, so does the presence of several cars, SUVs, and crossovers in the US market. And though might say 'good riddance' to some of the discontinued cars and SUVs, others might be truly missed.
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A close-up view of a red 2012 Triumph Street Triple R's aluminum handlebar with SW-MOTECH risers
Motorcycles, Bikes & Scooters

Want More Comfort on Long Rides? Get Some Handlebar Risers

If you've noticed discomfort or pain in your arms, hands, shoulders, or back after long-distance motorcycle rides, your riding position might the cause. And if adjusting your handlebars hasn't helped, installing some handlebar risers might. Not only are they inexpensive, but you can install them yourself in an afternoon.
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