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.
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…

1981 ALPINA B7 Turbo could be your dose of classic BMW

BMW enthusiasts often refer to older Bimmers when they talk about the brand’s signature handling and tactile feedback. Some enthusiasts are so die-hard old-school that they don’t want to even look at anything after the…

VIDEO: Cars.co.za drives the BMW M2 Competition

SPIED: G20 BMW 3 Series Plug-In Hybrid caught testing

SPIED: G20 BMW 3 Series Plug-In Hybrid caught testing

For many BMW enthusiasts, the upcoming G20 BMW 3 Series is the most exciting car in the Bavarian pipeline. That’s because it’s the brand’s bread and butter, the car most enthusiasts are actually going to…

VIDEO: Donut Media breaks down the BMW M5

VIDEO: Donut Media breaks down the BMW M5

Who doesn’t love a BMW M5? Seriously. Since the M5’s inception in the ’80s, with the original E28 M5, it’s been the quintessential super sedan, the ultimate wolf in sheep’s clothing. This new one, the…

This E83 Hartge BMW X3 is…different

For the most part, car designers are pretty good at their jobs. It’s not often that we see a car that’s genuinely, objectively hideous. Only a few cars come to mind, like the Pontiac Aztek,…

VIDEO: MINI JCW Acceleration Test to 250 km/h

VIDEO: MINI JCW Acceleration Test to 250 km/h

Personally, I’m a big fan if MINI. I’ve driven almost every sort of MINI currently on the market and taken part in two MINI Takes the States events. Needless to say, I like the brand….

Lotus plans on BMW X4 and X6-fighting SUVs

Lotus plans on BMW X4 and X6-fighting SUVs

When the BMW X6 first came out, its styling was widely panned and the car itself was criticized by pundits and enthusiasts alike for being a too much of a niche vehicle, the answer to…