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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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The 2020 Bentley Flying Spur's dark-brown quilted leather rear car seats
Trends

Are Leather Car Seats Really Worth It?

Nowadays, you don’t have to spend Rolls-Royce money to get luxury features. True, options like champagne flutes and scent diffusers aren’t exactly run-of-the-mill. However, it’s possible to find heated and massaging seats on more everyday vehicles, even on pickup trucks. And another such feature is leather upholstery. But while leather car seats may symbolize luxury …
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A light-blue 20201 Mercedes S-Class in front of a silver 2020 Audi A8 L in front of a gray 2020 BMW 7 Series
Sedans

Does the 2021 Mercedes S-Class Out-Luxury the BMW 7 Series and Audi A8?

Apart from the Maybach models, the top Mercedes model is the S-Class. The flagship sedan just got updated for 2021 and offers even more luxury and safety features. But the other German luxury marques have their own flagships, too. For Audi, it’s the A8. And for BMW, it’s the 7 Series. So how does the …
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The green-tanked Royal Enfield Concept KX cruiser
Motorcycles

Is Royal Enfield Looking To Take on Harley-Davidson’s Cruisers?

With Royal Enfield’s classic-styled standard motorcycle and café racer each a resounding hit, the Indian company is starting to expand its offerings. It already offers one Triumph rival in the form of the Bonneville-esque Interceptor 650. And rumors claim it’s also working on a competitor for the Triumph Scrambler. The latest news, though, seems to …
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A black-and-red 1929 Indian 101 Scout on its rear-wheel stand
Motorcycles

This Is Why the Original Indian Scout Is a Classic Motorcycle Icon

If you’re looking for an inexpensive modern cruiser, the Indian Scout and Scout Sixty are a great place to start. The latter has been bobbed and even out-fitted for jungle expeditions. But like the Triumph Bonneville, the Indian Scout has an extensive back-story. And much like the Bonneville, the original Scouts are still regarded as …
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A dark-green 2020 Kia Telluride in the desert
Crossovers

Kia Telluride vs. Jeep Grand Cherokee: What Matters To You?

Amongst SUVs/crossovers, the Kia Telluride gets a lot of love. It’s this year’s Motor Trend SUV of the Year, and an Automobile All-Star, after all. And it can even venture into the gravel for some light off-roading. However, if you’re looking for an upscale SUV with some off-roading capability, there’s also the Jeep Grand Cherokee. …
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A silver 2021 Mercedes S-Class drives through a bright-lit night city
Sedans

How the Mercedes S-Class Shows the Future of Car Safety

The 2021 S-Class isn’t just another Mercedes luxury sedan, or it wouldn’t be the base for Maybach’s sedans. It’s the brand flagship, meaning it gets the latest and greatest luxury features and gadgets. But the new Mercedes S-Class also brings a ton of car safety features to the party. Ones that could preview where the …
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A blue Volvo P1800 Cyan restomod drives around a racetrack
Coupes

Volvo’s Racing Department Made a P1800 Restomod That You Can Buy

Polestar used to be Volvo’s racing division before it refocused on hybrids and EVs. However, in keeping with the Swedish automaker’s oft-hidden performance streak, Volvo didn’t abandon racing completely. Part of Polestar remained invested in racing and became Cyan Racing. And now, it’s created a road-going restomod based on one of the automaker’s early stylish …
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A green 2020 Kia Telluride drives through the snow
Crossovers

Why Would You Buy a Chevy Traverse Instead of a Kia Telluride?

To say that the Telluride has been winning buyers’ hearts is almost selling Kia’s 3-row crossover/SUV short. Positive reviews of the Kia Telluride and its Hyundai counterpart, the Palisade, keep pouring in. However, Chevy’s 3-row crossover, the Traverse, also did well in Consumer Reports’ recent testing. And, like the Telluride, it proves that you don’t …
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A silver 2021 Mercedes-Benz S-Class in front of a modern building
Sedans

Is the 2021 Mercedes-Benz S-Class Really a New Standard in Luxury?

Even amongst other luxury vehicles, the Mercedes-Benz S-Class commands attention. It’s the German automaker’s flagship, serving as the base for the ultra-luxury Maybach sedans. And many of its features often find their way to other companies’ less-expensive cars. So, when Mercedes brings out an updated S-Class, it’s a big moment for the brand and the …
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A red 2019 Toyota RAV4 Hybrid at sunset with its lights on
Hybrids & EVs

Are 2019 and 2020 Toyota RAV4 Hybrids Suffering Battery Issues?

Among hybrid crossovers/SUVs, Toyota’s RAV4 Hybrid has a lot to offer. It may even overshadow its non-hybrid version.  However, the RAV4 Hybrid has also suffered from a few glitches, including fuel tank filling problems and failing suspension components. And recent owner and forum complaints seem to indicate that the hybrid crossover’s battery may have trouble …
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A gray 2020 Honda Civic Type R against a concrete wall
Trends

Why Would You Buy a Mustang or Miata Over a Civic Type R?

In terms of pure sales, the Ford Mustang shows the answer isn’t always Miata. But despite their differences, both the Mustang and the Mazda Miata rank high on enthusiasts’ lists of affordable sports cars. Not least because of their tunability. However, although both are performance icons in their own right, another finally made it to …
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A white 2021 Rolls-Royce Ghost, the luxury brand's entry-level car
Sedans

The 2021 Rolls-Royce Ghost: When ‘Entry-Level’ Costs $330,000

Considering a model of Rolls-Royce’s SUV costs more than some new cars, it’s difficult to describe one of its vehicles as ‘entry-level.’ However, the Rolls-Royce Ghost is indeed the cheapest car the British luxury automaker offers. And for 2021, it’s been redesigned from the ground up. The 2021 Rolls-Royce Ghost: what’s new underneath Previously, the …
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The rear view of a gray 2020 Honda Civic Type R on a city street
Trends

The 2020 Civic Type R Shows How Far Car Technology and Design Has Come

Dynamically, the 2020 Honda Civic Type R absolutely delivers the performance its Fast and Furious looks promise. While I, as a JDM fan, like the Civic Type R’s styling, understandably, not everyone does. However, the hot hatch is something of a study in how car design, and the technology behind it, has evolved over the …
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Jay Leno and his black 1949 Citroen Traction Avant
Trends

Jay Leno Drives One of the Most Innovative Cars You’ve Never Heard Of

Ground-breaking engineering isn’t only found on pricey supercars like the McLaren F1. It’s more impressive when cars everyone can afford have innovative features. And French automaker Citroen knows something about that. Its iconic 2CV remains a beloved people’s champion, and the 1955 DS is still an impressively-advanced luxury car. But, as Jay Leno explains, before …
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A gray 2017 Spyker C8 Preliator
Trends

Dutch Automaker Spyker Is Back With Help From Koenigsegg

Koenigsegg makes some of the fastest and interestingly-engineered supercars and hypercars on sale today. The Gemera, for example, has a 3-cylinder engine with 660 hp and no camshaft. Then there are the Swedish automaker’s signature doors, which feature (*deep breath*) dihedral synchrohelix actuators. And now, Koenigsegg is contributing one more thing to the world of …
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A rider guides a blue-and-white 2021 Royal Enfield Himalayan through a forest
Motorcycles

The 2021 Royal Enfield Himalayan Is Still an Adventure Bike Bargain

Even amongst other affordable adventure bikes, the Royal Enfield Himalayan still strikes a bargain. True, it doesn’t have all the bells-and-whistles that pricier ADV motorcycles offer. But it’s an honest off-roader that can be had for less than the price of some used models. And for 20201, the Royal Enfield Himalayan is getting a few …
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A silver-gray 1959 Jaguar Mk2 sedan on a damp sunset-lit track
Sedans

The Jaguar Mk2: The Classiest Way To Play Cops and Robbers

Sleepers come in all shapes and sizes, but sedans are commonly-featured. Models like the Mercedes-Benz 500E and Subaru Legacy Spec B look little-different from their baser counterparts. Which makes them perfect for robbers looking to hide or run away from the fuzz. And decades before the Lotus Carlton rocketed past British cops, the Jaguar Mk2 …
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A gray 2020 Honda Civic Type R parked on the street by some shops
Trends

The 2020 Honda Civic Type R Lives up To the Hype

The Integra Type R never wore a Honda badge in the US. But along with Fast and Furious, it helped create a wave of JDM love that’s never really gone away. We could only watch and envy the markets which received the early Civic Type R models. However, eventually, as with the Nissan GT-R, Honda’s …
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A black Lister Stealth in front of a pile of cut logs
Crossovers

The World’s Fastest Production SUV Is a 675-Hp Jaguar F-Pace SVR

Models like the Dodge Durango Hellcat demonstrate just how far SUVs have come when it comes to performance. Not only is it possible to buy a 710-hp 3-row SUV, but some tuners can also offer you a 1000-hp one. Compared to that, the Jaguar F-Pace SVR is arguably a bit under-powered. But with a bit …
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An overhead view of the 2022 Jeep Grand Wagoneer's tinted glass roof
Trucks & SUVs

Will the Jeep Grand Wagoneer Really Be a Serious Luxury SUV?

As the recent teasers have shown, Jeep’s planned luxury SUV, the Grand Wagoneer, is on the way. The factory’s been re-tooled and prototypes have been spotted testing in the mud. But there’s no shortage of expensive SUVs and crossovers on the market—and many have genuine off-road capabilities of their own. Will the Jeep Grand Wagoneer …
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