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.
The Ralliart sub-brand has been dormant for several years. But as part of its return to racing, Mitsubishi is revitalizing it as a performance division and parts supplier.
An electric car's battery capacity is a bit like the volume of an ICE car's gas tank. But while automakers might quote gross capacities, the EVs only use the 'net' capacity. However, that's partly to improve the batteries' lifespan.
Up until now, the Harley-Davidson LiveWire has been the only electric motorcycle in Harley's lineup. But now it's becoming the head of its own dedicated electric bike sub-brand.
There's an anime series centered around a girl getting a second-hand Honda Super Cub. And the show nails what the appeal and reality of motorcycle riding is like, and how bikes can change your life.
An automatic motorcycle like the 2021 Honda Africa Twin DCT might not appeal to every rider. But as Road & Track discovered, it can make getting into riding and enjoying it significantly easier.
The rumors we've been hearing are true. The upcoming electric Ford F-150 will use the iconic 'Lightning' name. Here's what we know so far and when we'll know more.
Traffic light sensors don't always see motorcycles, which can make red lights last a long time. However, in some areas, and in certain circumstances, riders can get around this by legally running red lights.
During the Great Depression, Indian tried to diversify beyond motorcycles to stay afloat. And while these attempts were ultimately fruitless, it does mean you can find genuine Indian outboard boat motors like the Silver Arrow.
The end of production of the sixth-generation Jaguar XJ and XJR, the X308-gen, coincided with the 100th birthday of the brand's founder, Sir William Lyons. So, to celebrate, Jaguar released the limited-edition XJR 100.
When Honda launched the CB750, Kawasaki had to go back to the drawing board for its upcoming four-stroke bike, codenamed 'New York Steak.' But the result, the 1972 Kawasaki Z1 900, cemented itself as a record-breaking classic superbike.
You can still find affordable Nissan Skylines out there, even if they're not always GT-Rs. But the 1995 Nissan Skyline Impul R33-R listed on Bring a Trailer this week is a special bargain all its own.
Go Takamine didn't set out to establish a beloved motorcycle style when he created the Bratstyle shop. But he still lives for and races vintage motorcycles, especially Indians. And now, he's bringing his 'brat style' ethos to the 2022 Indian Chief.
For those who want to get into classic cars but feel intimidated by older vehicles, the W124 Mercedes-Benz strikes a good balance between durable build quality, modern touches, ease of repair, and affordable pricing.
If you're looking at six-figure luxury SUVs, the 2021 Mercedes-Maybach GLS 600 and 2021 BMW Alpina XB7 are two excellent choices. But YouTube team The Straight Pipes wanted to find out which is the better choice.
The BMW 3.0 CSL 'Batmobile' helped establish the reputation of BMW and M Division as a whole thanks to its lightweight design and prominent aero package. Unfortunately, its rear wing was technically illegal in Germany at the time.
It's not a car, but the electric Citroen Ami quadricycle--which is sort of the European equivalent of a low-speed vehicle--is coming to the US in limited quantities. But you'll have to rent it, rather than actually buy it.
You can get a 2021 Mercedes-Maybach GLS 600 for less than the half the price of a Rolls-Royce Cullinan Black Badge. But does paying less for a six-figure luxury SUV really mean getting less luxury?
New Ford documents suggest the upcoming F-150 electric truck is bringing back a beloved pickup performance nameplate: the Ford Lightning. Here's what we know about it so far.
In the latest in a string of profitable quarters, Tesla made a $438 million profit in Q1 2021. But it did so not through car sales, but through selling Bitcoin and emission credits.