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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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Sir Stirling Moss
Trends

Remembering Racing Legend Sir Stirling Moss

Many legends and heroes have come out of motorsports. Sometimes, they’re team owners or influential builders, like Enzo Ferrari and Ferruccio Lamborghini. Other times, they’re victorious racers, like Ricky Brabec, the first American to win the Paris-Dakar. Or Mike “The Bike” Hailwood, one of the greatest Isle of Man TT racers ever. And whether it’s …
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2020 Triumph Thruxton RS
Motorcycles

The Fastest New Modern Café Racer Motorcycles

There’s a whole host of neo-classic motorcycles available today. Customers can choose from scramblers, bobbers, cruisers, a modern Honda Cub, and hand-built carbureted models based on 50s British bikes. Arguably, though, what kick-started this trend was the rise in café racers, previewed by the Ducati Sport 1000. Even Harley-Davidson is working on such a bike. …
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2003 Dodge Neon SRT-4
Cars

The Dodge Neon SRT-4 Was a Terrible but Awesome Civic Si Rival

Although today it’s tough to find a Dodge vehicle that doesn’t offer a Hellcat engine, that wasn’t quite the case in the early 2000s. This was before the modern Charger and Challenger, and only slightly after the Viper’s release. In addition, this was a high-point of the import scene, when cars like the Civic Si, …
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2020 Audi RS Q8
Crossovers

Is the 591-Hp, Urus-Engine Audi RS Q8 the Best New Audi?

Ever since the RS2 Avant, Audi’s highest-performance models have always carried the ‘RS’ moniker. One step above the ‘S’ models, there are RS versions of everything from Audi’s sedans to wagons. And that includes SUVs, like Audi’s range-topping Q8. The stylish SUV underpins the Lamborghini Urus, which is undoubtedly fast, as well as fairly off-road-capable. …
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1995 Renault Clio Williams S2
Cars

The Renault Clio Williams Is the Best-Kept Secret VW GTI Rival

With Ford discontinuing the Fiesta ST and Focus ST, and the Fiat 500 Abarth gone too, the pool of US-market hot hatches has shrunk significantly. It’s down to the Honda Civic Type R, the Hyundai Veloster N, and the latest version of the original hot hatch, the VW GTI. However, thanks to the 25-year import …
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2008 Saleen S331 Supercharged F150 Sport Truck
Trucks & SUVs

Forget the Ford Lightning: The Saleen F150 Sport Truck Has the Thunder

Roush, Shelby, Ford dealers, and even a Hummer restomod company have all taken a crack at tuning the Ford F150. Ford itself has also modified the truck, and not just by creating the Raptor. In the early 2000s, the Ford F150 SVT Lightning picked up where the GMC Syclone left off. But there was another …
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2020 Honda Super Cub C125
Motorcycles

Is a Vespa or Honda Super Cub Better for Urban Riders?

Although there are plenty of classic-looking motorcycles on the market, some are on the heavy side, which can be intimidating to smaller or newer riders. They’re also not exactly cheap: even one of Janus Motorcycles’ bikes starts at $6,995. However, in terms of offering inexpensive, stylish transportation, both the Honda Cub and Vespa scooters have …
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1965 Porsche 912
Cars

Porsche 912: Air-Cooled 911 Style, Relatively Affordable Price

Although the Porsche 911 isn’t perfect by any means, it is one of the best vehicles on the market. Over the years, the iconic sports car has amassed a large following and a stellar reputation. Unfortunately, that’s caused another problem: high prices, especially for the original air-cooled 911s. Some of the earliest ones cost so …
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Blink portable EV charger
Hybrids & EVs

A Gas-Powered EV Charger Is an Imperfect Solution for Range Anxiety

Despite modern battery technology, quite a few consumers still suffer from EV range anxiety. For the most part, if you live in a large city, that’s less of an issue. However, for those who need to travel long distances, especially if they’re towing, fast-charging infrastructure is still somewhat behind. And if you run out of …
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Caterham Seven 310R kit
Trends

Stuck at Home? Build a Kit Car

Usually, wrenching on your car means changing the oil or fixing the brakes. But kit cars offer a whole new meaning to the phrase. Wrenching your own car together isn’t exactly easy. But besides really getting to know your wheels, a kit car can also offer an opportunity to own a modern vintage machine for …
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1985 Renault R5 Turbo 2 Type 8221
Coupes

Renault 5 Turbo: Mid-Engine, RWD, Rally Racer…Hatchback

Racing homologation specials are often significantly different than the cars they’re based on. Mitsubishi’s Lancer Evolution got a larger engine and all-wheel drive. The Toyota Celica GT4 got that, plus a factory water-injection system. The Mitsubishi Pajero Evolution, meanwhile, got a revised suspension, reinforced frame, limited-slip differentials, and Recaro seats. The Isuzu Vehicross, though, looked …
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NA Mazda Miata with Subaru WRX drivetrain
Cars

Someone Made an AWD Rally Miata With a Subaru Drivetrain

Usually, if you’re going rallying, all-wheel drive is practically a necessity. Although rear-wheel drive rally cars have won races, after Audi’s Ur-Quattro debuted, AWD became the norm. The technology allowed the Mitsubishi Pajero, Toyota Celica, Nissan Pulsar, and Mitsubishi Lancer to compete on the world stage. The Porsche Cayenne and Rolls-Royce Cullinan are also rally …
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2020 Nissan Frontier parked in grass
Trucks & SUVs

The 2021 Nissan Frontier Won’t Exactly Be an All-New Truck

The 2020 Nissan Frontier has barely debuted, and tidbits on the 2021 model truck are already popping up. Which, considering Nissan’s lineup contains some rather dated designs, is a good thing. However, recent reports seem to indicate that, although Nissan Frontier will be significantly updated for 2021, it won’t be all-new. 2021 Nissan Frontier news …
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Honda N600 Serial One
Cars

A Closer Look at the First Car Honda Ever Sold in America

Today, it’s tough to imagine that Honda would ever struggle to sell its cars in the US. It offers crossovers, fuel-efficient hybrids; the Civic lineup alone runs from sensible commuter to sports car. And, of course, there’s Honda’s extensive motorcycle lineup. But in the 60s, Honda was just starting to break into the US car …
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Motorcycle maintenance
Motorcycles

What’s Different About Car and Motorcycle Maintenance?

Regardless of what motor vehicle you own, whether car or diesel truck, many maintenance tasks will be similar. Oil changes, air filter replacement, checking the brakes, inspecting the tires, and so on. And many of these tasks also apply to motorcycle maintenance. However, if you are considering moving on from DIY car maintenance to motorcycle …
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1967 MG MGB GT Special
Cars

The MGB GT Could Out-Race the Original Shelby GT350

The heir to the most iconic British sports car isn’t the Morgan 3-Wheeler. It’s not the Caterham Seven or the BAC Mono. Instead, it’s the Mazda Miata that draws the most inspiration from classic British roadsters. And back in the 60s, the most popular British roadster was the MG MGB. In fact, up until the …
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Harley-Davidson LiveWire vs. Tesla Model 3
Hybrids & EVs

Harley-Davidson’s LiveWire Is Faster Than a Tesla Model 3 Performance

Harley-Davidson itself is having issues, and some of its more-expensive bikes aren’t helping. However, its lineup is also starting to look more diverse. Not only is it still seemingly working on an unreleased flat-tracker and café racer, the Harley-Davidson LiveWire is a genuinely good electric bike. In fact, Harley’s electric bike can even keep up …
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2020 Chevrolet Camaro LT1
Cars

Is the Ford Mustang and Dodge Challenger Killing the Camaro?

On the track, the Chevy Camaro can more than keep up with the Ford Mustang and Dodge Challenger. But that might not be the case for much longer. The Mustang lineup is expanding, and not just through the Mach-E crossover. There’s a new Ford Mustang Mach 1 in the works, and the current GT500 is …
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1992 Autozam AZ-1
Cars

The Autozam AZ-1: Supercar Design in a Tiny Package

There’s no shortage of quirky vehicles in the world if you look hard enough. From Britain, there’s the Morgan 3-Wheeler. France produced the 4-wheeled Lazareth LM10 motorcycle. From the US, there’s the pint-sized AMC Mighty Mite. And arguably, the rear-engine Porsche 911 also counts. But it’s perhaps Japan that’s best known for building unconventional cars. …
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2021 Volvo XC90 Inscription T8
Crossovers

The Volvo XC90 Is a Better Range Rover

You don’t need to spend $200k to get an off-road-capable Range Rover. However, even the more expensive trims struggle with reliability issues. Even if they rarely range further than a gravel drive. Famously, YouTuber Doug Demuro’s used Range Rover’s repair bill added up almost to the cost of the SUV itself. A Toyota Land Cruiser …
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