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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 yellow-green 2021 BMW M4 Competition driving on a forest-lined road
Coupes

The 2021 BMW M4 Is Fast Enough to Make You Forget Its Ugly Grille

Sometimes an automaker has to step outside the box in order to get attention. After it earned the ire of consumers by, among other things, charging a subscription fee for heated seats, BMW has decided to take another step outside with the 2021 BMW M4 Competition. On the surface at least, BMW might have missed …
A red 1961 Volvo Amazon drives down a dirt road
Cars

The Volvo Amazon is an Unexpected Classic Rally Car

Safety is usually what comes to mind when car buyers think of Volvo. But while the Swedish automaker is certainly very good at that, it also has a more performance-inclined side. Even before it founded Polestar, Volvo had gone racing with models like the 850R wagon. Plus, like many other automakers, it’s also had a …
A gray 2022 Indian Chief Dark Horse with Rogue Collection accessories in a garage
Motorcycles

4 Iconic Bike Builders Are Giving the 2022 Indian Chief a Custom Touch

Besides returning to King of the Baggers, for 2022 Indian is updating several of its motorcycles. Among them is the Indian Chief, which enters the 2022 model year with a new look, new frame, and new tech. And to help celebrate the Chief’s update and its 100th anniversary, four bike builders are crafting custom versions. …
A black 2009 Triumph Bonneville with saddlebags parked by a beach-side stone wall
Motorcycles

A Rented 2009 Triumph Bonneville Is All Zen, No Maintenance

It’s hard to overstate the Bonneville’s iconic status and importance to Triumph and its fanbase. Although it’s not the only classic-style bike on sale today, it’s arguably one of the most recognizable. And with an updated version about to hit dealers, I wanted to see what an earlier model was like to ride. So, I …
Microchips for cars assembled in Huai'an City, China
Trends

The Microchips Are Down for Cars as the Shortage Continues

Although the world—and car sales—is starting to recover from the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, many problems still linger. And one of the biggest problems car companies are facing right now is a microchip shortage affecting everything from pickup trucks to muscle cars. But how widespread is this issue exactly? What caused it, and is it going …
The red-and-silver 1964 Ford 'Big Red' gas turbine truck driving down a highway
Trends

The Incredible Rediscovery of Ford’s 1-of-1 Turbine Semi-Truck

History is littered with lost automotive treasures. Cars like the Bugatti ‘La Voiture Noire,’ despite or because of their value, have sometimes disappeared. Or, as is sometimes the case with concept cars, the spotlight faded, and they were discarded and forgotten. But occasionally, these missing masterpieces get found. This is exactly what happened to the …
The side 3/4 view of a black 2009 Triumph Bonneville with saddlebags rented on Twisted Road in a parking lot
Motorcycles

What’s It Like Renting a Motorcycle Through Twisted Road?

After talking with the CEO of Riders Share, I naturally got curious about its kind of motorcycle rentals. Especially since, while I enjoy riding my Triumph Street Triple R, I like to window-shop for bikes. And since one of the best ways to truly test-drive/test-ride a vehicle is to rent it, that’s what I decided …
A white-and-blue 2016 Triumph Daytona 675 on a mountainside parking lot
Motorcycles

A Used Triumph Daytona 675 Shines on the Street or Track

These days, Japanese and European brands, like Suzuki and Ducati, respectively, dominate the sportbike market. But in the past, other motorcycle companies have also tried to compete, some with more success than others. And now, their past attempts can be picked up on the used market. From the US, for example, there’s Buell, which is …
A light-blue 2021 Royal Enfield Meteor 350 Stellar next to a yellow 2021 Royal Enfield Meteor 350 Fireball
Motorcycles

The 2021 Royal Enfield Meteor 350: Classic Cruising, Affordable Price

Vintage-style bikes might be all the rage, but some can be quite expensive. Royal Enfield, though, has made a name for itself by offering more affordable options. The Continental GT 650, for example, combines café racer styling with modern reliability for less than, say, the Triumph Thruxton. And now, the Indian brand has a new …
A gray-and-black 2021 Dodge Durango SRT Hellcat next to a yellow 2021 Lamborghini Urus next to a black 2021 Jeep Grand Cherokee Trackhawk on a racetrack
Crossovers

Super SUV Showdown: Durango Hellcat vs. Urus vs. Trackhawk

The Hellcat engine’s days might be numbered, but Dodge isn’t letting it go gentle into the good night. This is why, for 2021 only, there’s the Dodge Durango SRT Hellcat. But it’s not the only high-powered SUV available; it’s not even the only one Stellantis offers. There’s also the Jeep Grand Cherokee Trackhawk and Lamborghini’s …
The white Polestar 0 Project declaration for carbon neutrality
Trends

Can Polestar Really Make a Carbon-Neutral Car by 2030?

Although gas-powered cars are slowly being supplanted by EVs, ICE technology will stick around for a while yet. This means that even after EVs go mainstream, we’ll still have to deal with vehicle emissions. And while they’re cleaner, electric cars and trucks carry environmental penalties of their own. However, some automakers are trying to address …
Starlite Limos' black-and-white R35 Nissan GT-R with a Rocket Bunny body kit parked in an English countryside manor garden
Trends

Disneyland, Bosozoku, and Vintage Racing: Rocket Bunny Has a Wild History

Body kits, whether they’re functional or not, are common car modifications. But only a few have risen to the point of being household names to enthusiasts. Japanese company RWB’s Porsche designs spring immediately to mind. And then there’s Rocket Bunny. What makes a Rocket Bunny body kit what it is? Firstly, ‘Rocket Bunny’ isn’t the …
Orange-liveried MotoGP racer Marc Marquez shows off his white-and-black Alpinestars motorcycle track boots
Motorcycles

The Best Motorcycle Boots Aren’t Just Ordinary Shoes

Although a quality helmet is a definite requirement for riding a motorcycle safely, it’s just one piece of gear. Riders don all sorts of apparel to protect themselves, such as gloves and armored jackets. And that often includes putting on motorcycle boots or shoes. But what’s so special about this kind of footwear, and is …
A gray 2021 Chevrolet Camaro SS 1LE on a track with a white helmet in the foreground
Coupes

The 2022 Chevrolet Camaro 1LE Now Has Just 1 Engine Option

2021 hasn’t exactly been kind to Camaro sales so far. First, the Chevrolet muscle car’s brakes stopped sales in Washington and California. Then, as is the case with many vehicles this year, Chevy halted Camaro production due to chip shortages. And this is all following the Mustang and Challenger overtaking the Camaro in the market. …
The Throttle House hosts with a dark-gray 2021 Ford F-150 Lariat PowerBoost Hybrid
Trucks & SUVs

The 2021 Ford F-150 Hybrid Impressed Throttle House Massively

Putting a hybrid powertrain into the F-150 is a significant move for Ford. And considering how important the F-Series is to Ford, the Blue Oval couldn’t afford to half-bake it. To see if it did, YouTube team Throttle House recently spent some time with a 2021 Ford F-150 Lariat PowerBoost Hybrid. And at the end, …