Richard Sachek
Location
Colorado, United States
School
University Of Miami
Expertise
Contemporary And Classic Automobiles, Motorcycles, Commercial Aircraft
- For many years, Richard was a hardcore audiophile and even started a business that produced interconnect and speaker cables. Nowadays, he just streams audio like everyone else.
- He owned his first car before he was old enough to drive. His eclectic tastes range from a mild infatuation with C3 Corvettes to Jeep Wranglers to German marques like Porsche and BMW. His wife was relieved when he branched out into collecting wristwatches because they take up much less space than cars.
- Richard is a prolific traveler and has visited over 35 countries. Some of his most memorable experiences include going on Safari in South Africa, hiking Huayna Picchu in Peru, and a helicopter tour of Franz Josef Glacier in New Zealand.
Experience
Richard is a writer with a particular interest in all things automotive. Although he is relatively new to the industry, he has been a regular contributor to TopSpeed.com and MyCarMakesNoise.com. His infatuation with cars started at an early age, building plastic models. In adulthood, he has owned dozens of cars and motorcycles including classic Corvettes, a Porsche 911, and multiple Jeep Wranglers. Reluctantly, he is also developing a budding curiosity for EVs and other zero-emission vehicles.
Education
Richard completed a bachelor's degree in Business Administration from the University of Miami.
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Stories By Richard Sachek
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Ford has a long and storied history of trucks, and an integral part of that is the engine, but they haven't all been winners. Here's the worst one they've ever.
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While EVs are seeing explosive success in the U.S., electric motorcycles are still a nascent technology as standard gas motorcycles are still more practical.
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Among the many custom motorcycles designed by OCC on 'American Chopper,' not every bespoke ride was an instant hit or particularly pleasing design.
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Though it would feel at home in this day and age, the Honda Zook was certainly an oddball in its time. Here's everything we know about Honda's micro scooter.
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Ford and Hyundai are enjoying great success in the compact pickup truck market, something Subaru could certainly enjoy with a Baja/Brat successor.
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Subaru made some strange business decisions in the many years it fought for a presence in the U.S. market, resulting in some strange car-trucks and sedans.
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Nissan has reportedly delayed the next generation of its Frontier truck, potentially to include the midsize truck in its plans for electrification by 2030.
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Featuring an entirely unique hydraulic control systems, this rare Mercedes-Benz 600 shepherded some of the most powerful and influential people in the world.
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Building all sorts of bespoke choppers and stylish motorcycles, Orange County Choppers has had a tumultuous time in the limelight over the last few decades.
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Both Hummer and Toyota created workhorse SUVs for the military, with Japan's own version of the Humvee having its own distinct benefits and drawbacks.
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The GMC Syclone was an insanely fast, light pickup truck of the early 90s with acceleration and speed that would surprise you. Here's what how that came about.
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Attempting to court some of the camping and overlanding crowd, the 2024 Hyundai Santa Fe boasts a ton of flexibility in its potent and capable SUV.
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WhatsApp has announced a new screen-sharing feature for its video calls, meaning it can now directly compete with services like Google Meet and Zoom.
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A full-time all-wheel drive system ensured that the Hummer could travel over or through any terrain, including water up to 60 inches deep.
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Oft overlooked in the wake of the Maverick's popularity, Hyundai also markets a versatile mini truck called the Santa Cruz, but is it a worthy adversary?
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The Volkswagen Dieselgate scheme affected more than 500,000 vehicles in the U.S. and over 10.4 million cars sold worldwide.
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For the next-gen model, Toyota is offering several different trims for the 2024 Land Cruiser, ranging from a more affordable base to a special 'First' edition.
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Ford's Rogue Electric Vehicle Center is coming back online, churning out new Ford F-150 Lightning EVs at a faster pace thanks to upgrades and a new third shift.
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The Ford Maverick is one of Ford's most successful lines of trucks, but the company is having trouble keeping up with demand. Here's what we know.
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The old incandescent light bulb is on its way out, thanks to a new federal efficiency requirement that it can't meet. Here's how we got here.
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International decided to expand into the passenger car arena in the late-1950s with a design called the Scout, an SUV.
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Before the Z3 roadster took over the Mazda Miata's territory, a far more experimental roadster from BMW helped pave the way in the European market.
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While the likes of Tesla are now known for their Easter eggs, no one does it as much as Dodge and its parent company Stellantis.
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It's been a particularly volatile few years at the pump for Americans, and though prices are going up yet again, it's for different reasons this time.
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As a result of the Cambridge Analytica scandal, Facebook is paying out a $725 million settlement to users -- but time is running out to make a claim.
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McLaren MP4/4 creator Steve Nichols started their own bespoke auto manufacturer, dedicated to making vehicles harkening back to a Formula One racing icon.
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Porsche is continuing its ambitious electric expansion plans with new charging 'lounges,' but one car is skipping electrification in favor of an alternative.