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.
VIDEO: Carbuyer drives the BMW X4 xDrive20d

VIDEO: Carbuyer drives the BMW X4 xDrive20d

As the BMW X4 M40i steals all the headlines, it’s actually simpler versions which will be filling most driveways. That’s because most customers will be buying cheaper, more efficient models, rather than the full-beans performance…

SPIED: G06 BMW X6 caught testing on highway

SPIED: G06 BMW X6 caught testing on highway

There’s a lot of different BMW spy photos being released today. We aren’t complaining, as we’ll always take sneak peaks of upcoming BMWs. It’s just surprising, is all. The latest photos are of the upcoming…

SPIED: Electric MINI Prototype caught testing with digital gauges

BMW M CEO Frank van Meel talks BMW M5 Competition

BMW M CEO Frank van Meel talks BMW M5 Competition

Alongside the BMW M2 Competition’s launch in Spain, the BMW M5 Competition also made its debut to journalists. Our own Horatiu was in Spain to drive both and has since posted his thoughts on them….

VIDEO: BMW Z4 caught testing at the 'Ring

VIDEO: BMW Z4 caught testing at the ‘Ring

In just a little over a week, we’ll finally see the official unveiling of the new BMW Z4. Fittingly, the new Z4 will be launched at Pebble Beach, where the Z4 Concept debuted last year….

New BMW Z4 -- Better or Worse?

New BMW Z4 — Better or Worse?

Just yesterday, some new leaked photos surfaced, possibly showing off the face of the brand new BMW Z4. While we can’t confirm whether or not the photos are official, it’s likely to be so. We’ve…

VIDEO: BMW M140i vs SEAT Leon Cupra R

VIDEO: BMW M140i vs SEAT Leon Cupra R

When people think of hot hatchbacks, the first cars that come to mind are the Volkswagen GTI, Ford Focus RS and the BMW M140i. These are among the absolute best hatches on the market. One…

VIDEO: BMW M5 vs ALPINA B5 -- Autocar Test

VIDEO: BMW M5 vs ALPINA B5 — Autocar Test

Since the F90 BMW M5 debuted, enthusiasts have been wondering which car is actually better to own — it or the ALPINA B5? That’s because they’re both very similar on paper, cost about the same…