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 996 Porsche 911 Turbo still feels like a supercar-rivaling sports car and doesn't have an IMS bearing. And the affordably-priced 2002 one on Bring a Trailer has a manual.
A 2013 Maserati GranTurismo MC Convertible like the one currently listed on Cars & Bids offers touring comfort and open-top sports car fun at an affordable price.
The 2002-2006 R53 Mini Cooper S has several problems worth knowing, but proactive maintenance can make it reliable, especially if you buy a 2005 or 2006 example.
Stellantis' Dynamic Wireless Power Transfer system doesn't wirelessly charge electric cars' batteries. Instead, it runs the electric motors directly, which could make range anxiety a non-issue.
The 2022 Jaguar F-Type is cheaper than the 2022 Porsche 911 and sounds more impressive, but the 911 handles and stops better, and has a more comfortable interior.
Often derided for being heavier and bigger than the R32, the R33 Skyline GT-R is nevertheless just as special. And underneath the 1990s Nissan design, it's faster and more capable.
Although the R50 Mini Cooper has some noteworthy problems, a manual 2005-2006 example with documented cooling, radiator, and power steering pump work can be reliable.
The 2022 Jaguar F-Type has more luxury features as well as a supercharger, but the 2022 Chevrolet C8 Corvette is faster, more comfortable, and cheaper.
Denzel Washington recently sold his 2012 Bentley Continental GT, and that very car is up for auction right now on Bring a Trailer at a below-average price.
It's expensive to make a Singer-level restomod, but the work put into the Volvo P1800 Cyan and the behind-the-wheel experience arguably make it worth it.
The 2023 Lotus Emira is the brand's final stick-shift, gasoline-powered sports car, and it brilliantly blends old-school thrills with modern refinement like no other Lotus before it.
The 2022 Yamaha XSR900 has a new 1980s-style look as well as an updated chassis, engine, and technology from the MT-09. And the latter upgrades remove the outgoing model's flaws.