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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 white 2021 Ford Transit AWD with the Adventure Prep Package drives up a forest hill
RV

Do the 2021 Ford Transit’s New Packages Turn It Into a Mini RV?

It’s not just RVs that have exploded in popularity recently. Their smaller counterparts, camper vans, and the associated #vanlife trend have similarly grown within the public consciousness. Enough that a few manufacturers are starting to get in on the trend. RV maker Winnebago, for example, is turning Mercedes Sprinters into camper vans. Volkswagen’s been in …
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A black 2020 SSC Tuatara on a road with mountains in the background
Coupes

The 1750-Hp SSC Tuatara May Be the World’s Fastest Production Car

Whether you’re after the world’s most expensive car or the fastest car, most people think of Bugatti. Although the McLaren F1 is still the fastest naturally-aspirated car, the Bugatti Chiron out-paces it. That hasn’t stopped automakers like Hennessey and Koenigsegg from trying to claim that title, though. However, reports out of Nevada seem to indicate …
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The side view of a black-gray 2020 Honda H'ness CB350
Motorcycles, Bikes & Scooters

Honda Needs to Bring the Reborn CB350 to the US

The neo-vintage segment of motorcycles is extremely popular right now. Cafe racer-style bikes like the Triumph Thruxton and Royal Enfield Continental GT 650 are just two examples. There’s also the Moto Guzzi V7, as well as Honda’s selection of 125cc models: the Monkey, the Super Cub, and the Trail 125. But while the Japanese marque …
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Jay Leno with his blue-and-white 1996 Dodge Viper GTS
Coupes

Jay Leno’s 1996 Dodge Viper GTS Still Knocks His Socks Off

Large amounts of horsepower are easily available in Dodge dealerships these days. But while the brand offers a high-powered sedan, coupe, and even an SUV, it doesn’t have an actual sports car. At least, not anymore—not since the Dodge Viper was canceled. And as Jay Leno recently demonstrated with his 1996 Dodge Viper GTS, the …
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A cut-away 1959 Smiths automatic car transmission
Motorcycles, Bikes & Scooters

Does a Motorcycle Transmission Work Differently Than a Car One?

Despite their different designs, cars and motorcycles have the same basic mechanical components. They both have brake rotors, tires, as well as engines and/or electric motors. And helping send the engine/motor power to the wheels is a transmission. But at first glance, a motorcycle’s transmission doesn’t necessarily look like the one in a car. So, …
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The Volkswagen ID.3 EV's battery pack in front of a diagram of the car
Hybrids & EVs

Can You Recycle an EV Battery Like a Conventional Car Battery?

Range has become less and less of an issue for EVs in the past few years. And while that’s partially due to the spread of fast chargers, it’s mostly down to better battery design. However, like ‘conventional’ car batteries, even the best EV battery eventually wears down and needs to be replaced. In the former …
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A blue 2021 Polestar 1 next to a white 2020 BMW i8 Roadster
Hybrids & EVs

Six-Figure Super Hybrid Showdown: 2021 Polestar 1 vs. 2020 BMW i8 Roadster

It’s not just everyday vehicles that benefit from hybrid powertrains. Porsche, Ferrari, and McLaren have all created hybrid supercars, as has Lamborghini. McLaren’s even working on a follow-up. But there are some more affordable, but still luxurious, stylish, and sporty high-end hybrids available. For example, the Polestar 1 coupe and the BMW i8 Roadster. But …
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A red-and-yellow 1990 BMW K1
Motorcycles, Bikes & Scooters

The BMW K1: Sales Failure, Rad Futuristic Sportbike Success

As bikes like the Harley-Davidson XLCR demonstrate, not every motorcycle experiment is a raging success. That’s something BMW is familiar with, too. Before the German marque created the new R18 cruiser, it tried to take on Harley with the R1200C. And while today it offers high-performance sportbikes like the S 1000 RR, its first attempts …
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A black 2007 Aston Martin DB9 on a winter road
Coupes

The Stylish Aston Martin DB9 Is Now a ‘Relatively’ Affordable V12-Powered Luxury GT

As expensive as brand-new Aston Martins are, like other super-exclusive supercars, eventually they’re just used cars. That means, if you can handle the potential maintenance costs, you can wind up with some real bargains. The V8 Vantage, for example, is both fairly affordable and reliable enough for daily use. And then there’s one of Martha …
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A blue 2020 Jaguar XE in front of a rocky hill
Sedans

The Entry-Level Jaguar XE Won’t See 2021

Sedans may still be part of Jaguar’s portfolio, but the British brand’s selection in the US is shrinking. For one, its next-gen flagship XJ is still under wraps. And while the XF continues in the US for 2021, it’s losing an engine option and the Sportbrake wagon model. But the sedan cull’s not quite over: …
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A white with red-and-blue-stripes Manhart MH4 GTR
Coupes

The Manhart MH4 GTR Sends the 2020 BMW M4 off With Hellcat-Level Power

The M4 is getting a hefty update for 2021; BMW’s also giving it a whole catalog of performance parts. But before the coupe gets its new (functional) grille, it’s getting some love from German tuner Manhart Performance. It’s called the MH4 GTR, and it has enough power to rival the Dodge Charger Hellcat. The Manhart …
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A black 1995 Toyota Celsior
Sedans

Cars and Bids Bargain of the Week: 1995 Toyota Celsior

Courtesy of the 25-year rule, a number of desirable JDM vehicles are now legal to import—including some interesting Toyotas. There’s the WRC homologation special Celica GT4, for example, and the rugged 70-Series Land Cruiser. And there’s also some of the Japanese automaker’s luxury models to choose from. Including the car that’s this week’s Cars and …
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A gray 1949 MG TC EXU parked on the street
Coupes

Bring a Trailer Bargain of the Week: 1949 MG TC EXU

Today, the Mazda Miata is arguably the definitive affordable convertible sports car. But it didn’t spring up out of nowhere. The Miata is based on classic British roadsters like the MGB, the Triumph Spitfire, and the Austin-Healey Sprite. But they in turn come from another car: the MG TC. Not only is it an important …
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A red 2020 Toyota Camry TRD next to a blue 2020 Honda Accord Touring 2.0T next to a red 2020 Mazda6 2.5T
Sedans

Is the 2020 Toyota Camry TRD Faster than the Mazda6 Turbo?

A TRD trim for the Camry may seem incongruous, but Toyota’s mid-size sedan makes for a decently sporty car. However, there’s another brand known for affordably-priced sporty cars: Mazda. In the Toyota Camry TRD’s case, it competes with the Mazda6, which has its own reputation as a ‘driver’s sedan.’ But which is the faster front-wheel-drive …
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A red 2020 Toyota Camry TRD next to a blue 2020 Honda Accord Touring 2.0T next to a red 2020 Mazda6 2.5T
Sedans

Is the 2020 Toyota Camry TRD Faster Than the Honda Accord?

The Camry isn’t usually what comes to mind when you think of sporty Toyotas. However, the Toyota Camry TRD goes some way to rectify that. But how does it stack up against one of its main sedan rivals, the Honda Accord? Specifically, the most powerful version of the Accord? YouTube team Throttle House wanted to …
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A green 1995 BMW E36 M3 GT drives around a wet racetrack
Coupes

The BMW M3 GT Is the Coolest E36 M3 the US Never Got

The E30 M3’s status as a revered classic BMW isn’t just due to performance. It led to a long line of sports sedans, with the 2021 BMW M3 being the latest heir. However, the E30’s immediate successor, the E36 M3, doesn’t have quite the same reputation, especially in the US. That’s because, in addition to …
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