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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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2020 Indian Chief Dark Horse
Motorcycles

Is Indian Doing Better Than Harley-Davidson?

Just like Ford and Chevrolet compete in the car world, Indian and Harley-Davidson compete in the motorcycle world. But recently, Harley-Davidson has been going through something of an extended rough patch. Its CEO left amid what seems like boardroom drama, for one. And while Harley has some interesting bikes in development, its high-performance electric LiveWire …
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Water coming from car exhaust
Trends

Should I Be Worried About the Water Coming From My Car Exhaust?

Cars have an interesting relationship with water. Standing water, combined with road salt, leads to rust. And depending on where you live, rainwater can even cause paint damage. But we also need water to keep cars clean and prevent other kinds of damage. And water mixed with antifreeze helps keep modern engines cool. But it …
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1990 Oldsmobile Cutlass Calais Quad 442
Cars

This Oldsmobile Cutlass Could Hang With the Honda Civic Si

The late 80s and early 90s weren’t a great time for fans of American performance. True, there was the occasional bright spot, like the Impala SS, Buick GNX, and GMC Syclone. However, many muscle cars struggled to deliver on their famous names. That’s why import cars like the Acura Integra, Nissan Sentra SE-R, Mitsubishi Eclipse, …
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2006 BMW E90 330i
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Which Used BMW Is the Most Reliable?

If you're looking to buy a used BMW and are afraid of reliability, there's one model that should be on your list: the E90 3 Series. More specifically, the non-turbocharged 2006-2011 325i, 328i, and 330i.
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2005 Saab 9-2X
Cars

Saab 9-2X Aero: A More Refined Subaru WRX

With the demise of the Mitsubishi Lancer Evo, the Subaru WRX is the last rally-style sedan on the market. However, while the WRX may be fast, it’s not faultless. One repeated critique, especially with older models, is the general sense of cheapness in the interior. But there is a way to get a Subaru WRX …
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1983 Volkswagen GTI Callaway
Cars

Who Would Pay Almost $40,000 for a 1983 Volkswagen GTI?

Although the Beetle eventually led to the Porsche 911, it’s the Golf that’s arguably more important to Volkswagen. Initially sold as the Rabbit in the US, the Golf has been used for everything from basic transportation to dual-engine Pikes Peak racer. Then there’s the Volkswagen GTI, which kick-started the hot hatch segment, creating rivals like …
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2020 Chevrolet Corvette rear trunk
Trends

Are You Getting Fooled About Your Car’s Cargo Space?

Although large vehicles can be awkward in small spaces, they do have several benefits. One of those is cargo space. Whether you go for a 3-row SUV or minivan, these types of vehicles are bought in part due to their carrying capacity. However, just like 0-60 times, range, and even horsepower, a car’s cargo space …
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Toyota Sera doors up
Cars

This Obscure Toyota Inspired the McLaren F1 Supercar

Although the latest Bugatti may have eclipsed it in raw speed, the McLaren F1 is still an incredible supercar. Not to mention it’s still the fastest naturally-aspirated production car in the world. Even though it was never designed for racing, a mildly-modified road version won Le Mans outright in 1995. It was the first production …
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Rimac's electric car battery test equipment
Hybrids & EVs

Testing Electric Car Batteries Isn’t Quite Like Testing Engines

Before any vehicle goes on sale, it has to go through a battery of tests. Obviously, crash tests are a major part, as are emissions and range tests. But for performance enthusiasts, arguably the most important tests are for horsepower and torque. And for an electric Mustang drag racer to make 1400 hp or the …
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Jaguar D-type spare wheels and tires
Trends

Why You Can’t Just Put Modern Tires on a Classic Car

It’s possible to take some of the inconvenience out of driving a classic car. You can give it modern infotainment, or even swap out the powertrain for an electric one. However, automotive tech has evolved in more areas than just safety features, brakes, and engine design. Your car’s tires have also been improved over the …
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Carbon fiber wheels
Trends

Why Do so Many Expensive Cars Use Carbon Fiber?

For building cars, metal is usually the go-to. The Tesla Cybertruck’s body is stainless steel, for instance. It’s strong but heavy. Aluminum is the metal of choice for cutting weight, as with Ford’s F-Series trucks, Bollinger’s chassis, and some of Morgan’s upcoming cars. Bugatti, too, once used aluminum body panels. However, some of the most …
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Hayao Miyazaki and his 1987 Citroen 2CV 6 Grey Special
Cars

How the Citroen 2CV Inspires Award-Winning Filmmaker Hayao Miyazaki

Movies have created quite a few automotive icons. The Fast and Furious films have enshrined several. But it’s not only live-action movies that have star cars. For instance, a souped-up classic Fiat 500 is the vehicle of choice for the eponymous protagonist of the Lupin the Third anime. One of the early Lupin movies, The …
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1986 Porsche 911 Syberia RS
Cars

The Porsche 911 Syberia RS: When a Hummer Is Too Slow

As air-cooled Porsche 911s have risen in popularity—and price—so too have alternative takes on the typical hyper-restored build. One of these is the Safari 911, which sees the German sports car turn into a genuine rally replica. The trend is now so popular, well-known Porsche tuners are starting to get involved. And the Safari idea …
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Charging a car battery
Trends

How to Keep Your Car or Motorcycle Battery From Going Flat

Regardless of how it happens, sometimes your vehicle can sit idle for an extended period of time. Usually, that’s to protect it from winter’s salt. However, if done improperly, just parking your car or bike can actually damage it. And one of the earliest casualties is your car’s or motorcycle’s battery. However, at its core, …
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Triton Model H side
Hybrids & EVs

Is the Triton Model H an Electric Cadillac Escalade Rip-Off?

News recently broke about an electric SUV coming from a solar panel and charger supplier. The Triton Model H, based on its manufacturer’s claims, was an 8-seat electric SUV that could deliver up to 700 miles of range. We were understandably a bit skeptical. After all, some of the best electric SUVs on the market …
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1973 Tochigi Ford Mustang Mach 1 police car
Cars

To Protect and Drift: The Japanese Mustang Mach 1 Police Car

Cops have to match their wheels to their environment. In US cities, for a long time, that meant the ultra-durable Crown Vic. In more rural areas, that might mean a pickup truck or an SUV. For Dubai and its concentrated supercar population, that means other supercars. In Italy during the 1960s, police got Ferraris. You’d …
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1984 Chevrolet Camaro
Cars

The Worst Muscle Cars That Have Ever Hit the Road

Today’s new muscle cars are definitely faster than their 60s predecessors. In fact, quite a few innocuous-looking modern cars can, too. For example, a Hyundai Veloster N can go 0-60 faster than a Hemi ‘Cuda ever could. But even ignoring how necessary emissions restrictions decreased performance, some muscle cars simply didn’t live up to their …
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2021 Chevrolet Suburban parked near home
Trucks & SUVs

The 2021 Chevrolet Suburban Might Be More Than You Can Handle

Families often turn to spacious 3-row SUVs for transporting people and cargo. In that regard, the 2021 Chevrolet Suburban promises to offer that in spades. Part of its 2021 update was a redesigned platform with independent rear suspension, which gives more cargo and passenger room. However, it’s possible the new Suburban may actually be too …
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1962 Ferrari 250 GTE police car
Cars

Not Even the Dubai PD Owns This Classic Ferrari Police Car

Police cars come in all shapes and sizes. While the quintessential US cop car is the Ford Crown Victoria, police departments have used a variety of vehicles to fulfill their duties. Pickup trucks, Jeep Cherokees, and BMW M5s have all been brought in to protect and serve. The Dubai police’s fleet, though, includes high-end supercars …
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