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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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Doug Demuro with a matte-black Aston Martin Lagonda Taraf on the roof of a city parking garage
Sedans

The World’s Most Expensive Sedan Is a $1,000,000 Aston Martin

Compared to something like truly expensive like the Bugatti Chiron, Aston Martin’s cars may seem like relative bargains. However, while models like the V8 Vantage are more reliable and affordable than many believe, the British automaker has also released some rather pricey wheels. Including a rare sedan that costs the same as 2 Rolls-Royce Cullinans: …
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A blue 2016 Ford Focus RS on a tree-lined misty road
Trends

Does the Ford Focus RS Deserve the Hype?

With the death of the Fusion, Ford only has one passenger car remaining that isn’t a crossover or supercar: the Mustang. And while the pony car offers impressive speed, the automaker used to offer a wider performance selection. Only a few short years ago, Ford offered several hot hatches, like the Fiesta ST and Focus …
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A red 2-door Kaiyun Motors Pickman Classic
Hybrids & EVs

The Pickman Is a $10,000 Electric Truck That Can Tow 4000 Pounds

Despite the growing selection of electric trucks set to hit the market, there are few truly cheap options. Especially since Tesla delayed the launch of its cheapest Cybertruck. And even though the Rivian R1T will be cheaper than expected, it still won’t be inexpensive. If electric pickups are ever going to be more than just …
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Jay Leno in his Light Car Company Rocket on a California mountain road
Trends

Before the McLaren F1, Gordon Murray Made a Rocket

Even if his latest work, the T.50, hadn’t been well-received, Gordon Murray would always be remembered for the McLaren F1. While it’s no longer the fastest production car in the world, it’s still the fastest naturally-aspirated production car. But even outside its top speed, the McLaren F1 is a marvel of 90s auto engineering. However, …
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A black Indian FTR750 hill climb bike speeds up a grassy hill
Motorcycles

The Indian FTR750 Is the Brand’s First Hill Climb Racer in 80 Years

American motorcycling is about more than just cruisers. Indian and Harley-Davidson both have long histories with racing on dirt flat tracks and wooden board tracks. However, they’ve also competed in something a bit more obscure in the US: hill climb racing. But for the first time since WWII, Indian is rejoining the racing series with …
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A green 2020 Dodge Challenger R/T Scat Pack Widebody
Coupes

Will the Manual Dodge Challenger R/T Scat Pack Widebody Make You Forget About the Hellcat?

The Hellcat engine has evolved quite a bit since it first debuted in the Dodge Challenger. But even as it gained horsepower in Redeye and Super Stock form, it’s always lacked something: a manual transmission. That’s not necessarily unusual amongst high-power modern muscle cars: the Shelby GT500, for example, is also automatic-only. However, if you’re …
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A blue 2020 Nissan GT-R next to a matte-black 2020 Tesla Model S Performance
Cars

Godzilla Meets Mecha-Godzilla: Nissan GT-R vs Tesla Model S Performance

Despite its age, the Nissan GT-R still offers an incredible blend of performance and daily-drivability. Especially in the 0-60 and ¼-mile drag racing arena. But EVs have long since proven their high-speed capabilities. And the poster child for this is the Tesla Model S, which recently received a few performance upgrades. So, what happens when …
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A blue 1983 Honda City Turbo II with a yellow unfolded Honda Motocompo scooter on a brick driveway
Trends

Everyone’s Going Gaga Over This ’80s Honda Scooter

Classic styles aren’t limited to the 60s and 70s anymore, both for cars and motorcycles. As the rise of Radwood and the continuation of Hot Import Nights shows, the 80s and 90s are in, man. JDM vehicles are especially popular, and not just performance stars like the Skyline GT-R. Obscure models like the Autozam AZ-1 …
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A red 2021 Mahindra Thar with its roof off crosses a roaring river
Trucks & SUVs

The Mahindra Thar Is the Compact Indian Wrangler We’ll Never Get

The Mahindra Roxor channeled all the design and honest off-road-capabilities of the original Willys Jeep well. Too well, in fact. It looked so much like the Willys that FCA and Jeep sued to block its US sales. But that seemingly hasn’t stopped the Indian automaker. Because it’s back with another Wrangler look-a-like: the Mahindra Thar. …
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A red 2021 Ram 1500 TRX slides through the desert in a big dust cloud
Trucks & SUVs

What Makes the 2021 Ram 1500 TRX So Good Off-Road?

The F-150 Raptor’s reign as the most-prominent Baja-style truck may be coming to an end. Ram’s finally pulled the curtain back on the Ram 1500 TRX, which already edges the Raptor out slightly on towing. But it’s the Ram TRX’s off-road hardware that should give Ford some pause. The 2021 Ram 1500 TRX’s Hellcat engine …
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An overhead side view of a silver 2021 Ram 1500 TRX Launch Edition in the desert
Trucks & SUVs

How Much Can the 2021 Ram 1500 TRX Tow?

It’s pretty safe to say the 702-hp output is the new Ram 1500 TRX’s main draw. But pickup trucks, even off-road-focused ones, are used for a variety of tasks. And one of the most important is towing. So how does the 2021 Ram 1500 TRX stack up to the rest of the Ram 1500 lineup, …
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An overhead shot of a red 2021 Ram 1500 TRX in the desert
Trucks & SUVs

Will the Ram 1500 TRX Be the Least Fuel-Efficient Off-Road Pickup?

The Ford F-150 Raptor’s newest threat, the 2021 Ram 1500 TRX, is finally here. Although it’s dropped the ‘Rebel’ tag, the new pickup truck is ready to take the Hellcat engine off-road. But potential owners may have to bring a few extra fuel cans with them. Estimating the 2021 Ram 1500 TRX’s MPG rating As …
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Stacks of car radiators with their grilles on a factor floor
Trends

It’s Probably Time You Changed Your Car’s Radiator

Coolant is just as important as oil when it comes to car maintenance. But so is where the coolant resides—the radiator. Compared to moving wear items like timing belts, brake pads, and clutches, your car’s radiator is fairly long-lived. But nothing on or in your vehicle lasts forever, not even the radiator. Air-cooling vs. liquid-cooling …
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Jason Fenske of Engineering Explained holds a carburetor in his right hand and an electronic fuel injector in his left hand
Trends

Your Fuel Injectors Really Do Need to Be Cleaned

Oil and coolant aren’t the only fluids involved in car and motorcycle maintenance. But even if you change your transmission fluid, if your vehicle isn’t electric, it’s not going to run without gasoline or diesel. Or rather, it won’t run unless the fuel makes its way into the combustion chamber. Which, in modern vehicles, is …
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A green 2020 Toyota 4Runner TRD Pro on a rutted muddy forested off-road trail
Trucks & SUVs

The 2020 Toyota 4Runner TRD Pro: Where Old-School Meets the New

While a few vehicles, such as the Porsche Cayenne, call themselves SUVs, they’re technically crossovers. The 2020 Toyota 4Runner TRD Pro, however, with its body-on-frame design, is an SUV. One that, despite some recent updates, hasn’t changed much over the years. It’s an approach that gives the 4Runner TRD Pro a few flaws, but also …
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The rear view of the blue 2004 Volkswagen Golf R32 that sold for $62,000 on Bring a Trailer
Trends

Was This 2004 Volkswagen Golf R32 Really Worth $62,000?

To many enthusiasts, ‘R32’ refers to Nissan Skyline GTRs. But it’s also the name of a Volkswagen: the Golf R32. Previewed by the Beetle RSi, the Volkswagen Golf R32 was a step up in performance from the GTI hot hatch. But does that justify spending $62,000 on a used one? 2004 Volkswagen Golf R32: background, …
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A rear shot of a green 2020 Toyota 4Runner TRD Pro on a forest off-road trail near a creek
Trucks & SUVs

The 2020 Toyota 4Runner TRD Pro Makes Getting Into Off-Roading Easy

People put up with the Jeep Wrangler’s foibles in part because of its off-road prowess. However, for those splitting their time equally between asphalt and dirt, the Toyota 4Runner TRD Pro is a more refined alternative. But can someone completely new to off-roading make the most out of the 4Runner TRD Pro’s equipment? Luckily, there …
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A gray 2020 Cadillac CT5-V driving down the road
Sedans

The 2020 Cadillac CT5-V’s Name Lets It Down

Up until now, the V on the back of certain Cadillacs was the equivalent of BMW’s M. It meant not just speed, but handling prowess, too. Unfortunately, much like M itself, some of Cadillac’s latest V models don’t necessarily live up to the badge. The CT4-V is a good example. And although the base CT5 …
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A green 2020 Toyota 4Runner TRD Pro in the forest
Trucks & SUVs

3 Things That I Enjoy About the 2020 Toyota 4Runner TRD Pro

As we’ve stated previously, the Toyota 4Runner TRD Pro isn’t exactly a perfect SUV. But it wouldn’t be so popular if it didn’t also have at least a few strengths and good points. And for the updated-for-2020 4Runner TRD Pro, they go beyond just its reputation for reliability. The 2020 Toyota 4Runner TRD Pro’s comfortable …
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A white-and-red 2016 Triumph Bonneville T120 next to a red-and-white 1959 Triumph Bonneville T120
Motorcycles

A Classic Triumph Bonneville Doesn’t Have Modern Reliability

While there’s no shortage of vintage-style bikes on sale today, arguably the segment’s best example is the Triumph Bonneville. Although the Ducati Sport 1000 sort of got there first, the Bonneville, Thruxton café racer, and Scrambler have together inspired a whole host of neo-classic motorcycles. Some, though, maybe inspired to get their hands on a …
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