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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 Ducati motorcycle dry clutch kit at Auto Shanghai 2021
Motorcycles, Bikes & Scooters

Do Ducati Motorcycles Still Come With Dry Clutches?

Although it's not the only motorcycle company to use them, Ducati bikes of a certain vintage are well-remembered for the look and sound of their dry clutches. However, due to increasing noise regulations, all but the most hardcore modern Ducatis have switched over to easier-to-live-with wet clutches. But some conversion kits are still available.
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A silver 2003 Porsche 911 Carrera 4S parked by a winding road
Coupes

Cars & Bids Bargain of the Week: 2003 996 Porsche 911 Carrera 4S

It doesn't have quite as much power as the contemporary Turbo, but the 996 Porsche 911 Carrera 4S does have its bodywork, wheels, tires, brakes, and suspension. And as the 2003 example currently listed on Cars & Bids shows, that makes it a solid sports car bargain.
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A white 1995 'DB8' Honda Integra Type R
Sedans

Bring a Trailer Bargain of the Week: 1996 Honda Integra Type R DB8

The original Acura Integra Type R is a true performance legend--but it has a price tag to match. But if you want the same driving experience in a more affordable and obscure package, the JDM 1996 'DB8' Honda Acura Integra Type R currently listed on Bring a Trailer is a solid choice.
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A gray 2022 Porsche Taycan GTS at the Willow Springs racetrack
Hybrids & EVs

2022 Porsche Taycan GTS Charges the 4S With a Turbo Boost

For Porsche fans, the GTS moniker is shorthand for 'excellent middle-ground performance between the S and the Turbo.' And with more power and standard performance features, plus some unique interior and exterior trim, the same sentiment applies to the new 2022 Porsche Taycan GTS.
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A yellow 2021 Honda Civic Type R Limited Edition on a racetrack
Sedans

Could a New Acura Integra Type R Resurrect the Civic Type R Limited Edition?

Reception for the 2023 Acura Integra Prototype's reveal has been mixed, not least because of the perceived lack of a new Type R announcement. But while such a car's existence isn't certain, there is a way that Acura could make it and an Integra Type S happen: bringing back the Civic Type R Limited Edition.
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A silver-and-gold Jeep 'MJ' Comanche parked on a sandy grassy hill
Trucks & SUVs

Why Is the Jeep Comanche Worth Less Than the Jeep J10?

It's not quite as luxurious as the XJ Cherokee on which it's partially based, and it doesn't have the 1970s style that makes its ancestor, the Jeep J10, valuable today. But the Jeep Comanche is still an impressive utility truck today--and one that can tackle both rock crawling and autocross courses.
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A tan-and-gray 2002 Lexus LX 470 in a parking lot
Trucks & SUVs

Cars & Bids Bargain of the Week: 2002 Lexus LX 470

It doesn't have a 'Land Cruiser' badge, but the 1998-2007 Lexus LX 470 is a more luxurious 100-Series Land Cruiser in all but name. And as this 2002 example listed on Cars & Bids, it's also a more affordable way to get one of these famously-durable off-road SUVs.
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A gray 2003 'AP1' Honda S2000 driving around a curving mountain road
Coupes

Bring a Trailer Bargain of the Week: 2003 Honda S2000 AP1

With its praiseworthy, high-revving four-cylinder engine, sharp reflexes, and 2000s-era status, it's little wonder that Honda S2000s have risen in value, especially the earlier 'AP1' cars. But a few affordably-priced examples, such as the 2003 car currently listed on Bring a Trailer, still remain.
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