Nico DeMattia

Nico DeMattia is a Senior Editor at BMWBLOG. He’s a bigger fan of classic cars than new ones, especially BMWs and the quirkier the better. Cars that are weird, unusual or unwanted, those are the cars Nico likes. He also enjoys covering news from across the auto industry and performing test drives aboard new and old BMW cars. Throughout the years, Nico co-hosted a podcast featuring interviews with industry icons such as designer Chris Bangle. He started writing about cars in 2015 before joining BMWBLOG in 2016. Nico is also a News Editor for The Drive. Fun Facts: Nico is a massive NFL fan and has a love/hate relationship with the New York Giants. He's also a Marvel nerd.

Photo Comparison: BMW 7 Series LCI vs Mercedes-Benz S-Class Facelift

Now that the BMW 7 Series LCI has made its official reveal, we take a look at how its new design compares to its main rival, the Mercedes-Benz S-Class.

By Nico DeMattia • January 16, 2019

Photo Comparison: BMW 7 Series LCI vs Audi A8 — Grille Off

Now that the new BMW 7 Series LCI has been revealed, we compare it to one of its newer, more high-tech rivals, the Audi A8.

By Nico DeMattia • Updated: April 10, 2023 • Published: January 16, 2019

Photo Comparison: BMW 7 Series LCI vs Audi A8 — Grille Off

WORLD PREMIERE: BMW 7 Series LCI — Grille Master

The new BMW 7 Series has just received its LCI facelift, which brings some massive new Kindey Grilles as well as some new technology.

By Nico DeMattia • January 16, 2019

WORLD PREMIERE: BMW 7 Series LCI — Grille Master

VIDEO: BMW M850i xDrive Acceleration and Top Speed by AutoTopNL

In this new video from AutoTopNL, we take a look at the acceleration and top speed performance of the BMW M850i.

By Nico DeMattia • January 15, 2019

VIDEO: BMW M850i xDrive Acceleration and Top Speed by AutoTopNL

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Photo Comparison: BMW Z4 M40i vs Toyota Supra

Now that the Toyota Supra has been revealed, we take a look at how it compares to its mechanical sibling, the BMW Z4 M40i.

By Nico DeMattia • January 14, 2019

Photo Comparison: BMW Z4 M40i vs Toyota Supra

WORLD PREMIERE: 2020 A90 Toyota Supra — The Legend is Back

The new A90-generation 2020 Toyota Supra has finally been revealed. Can an automotive legend be reborn with the help from BMW?

By Nico DeMattia • January 14, 2019

WORLD PREMIERE: 2020 A90 Toyota Supra — The Legend is Back

VIDEO: BMW M4 and B8 Audi RS4 go snow drifting together

If you want to go drifting in the snow, the BMW M4 is probably not the best choice of car. But judging from this video, it might be the most fun choice.

By Nico DeMattia • January 13, 2019

Antonio Felix da Costa takes blame for 1-2 BMW Formula E crash

During the recent Marrakesh Formual E-Prix, both BMW team members Antonio Felix da Cost and Alexander Sims crashed, costing the team a 1-2 finish.

By Nico DeMattia • January 13, 2019

Antonio Felix da Costa takes blame for 1-2 BMW Formula E crash

VIDEO: E92 BMW M3 GTS vs B7 Audi RS4 Avant — Carwow Test

In this new video from Carwow, the E92 BMW M3 GTS takes on the B7 Audi RS4 Avant to see which is fastest and more fun to drive.

By Nico DeMattia • January 12, 2019

Will Cadillac be the new EV brand to watch for?

There's word that GM wants to make Cadillac its lead electric vehicle brand, which could actually be very good news for the industry.

By Nico DeMattia • January 11, 2019

BMW should bring back a Naturally-Aspirated Engine one last time

All of BMW's current lineup is turbocharged and will soon be entierly electrified. So it should make one last naurally-aspirated I6 before then.

By Nico DeMattia • Updated: March 12, 2021 • Published: January 11, 2019

BMW should bring back a Naturally-Aspirated Engine one last time