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.

E39 BMW M5 with E60 M5 face and butt looks…wrong

Ask almost any BMW enthusiast which M5 is best and the answer will be almost unanimous — the E39. That’s beacuase it likely is the best, for several reasons. Its chassis balance is near perfect…

BMW X5 M Avalanche has 670 hp, is very angry

BMW X5 M Avalanche has 670 hp, is very angry

No one has ever driven the BMW X5 M and thought that it needed more power. In fact, there’s not much thinking done when driving the X5 M because drivers are typically too busy spitting…

BMW X2 and X1 sport one of the best interiors under $40k

BMW X2 and X1 sport one of the best interiors under $40k

Customers in today’s automotive market are far more interested in technology, comfort and interior space than they are with driving dynamics and performance. So, especially in the small premium crossover segment, interior quality and technology…

What Car? Used Car Test — BMW M235i vs Ford Mustang GT

Will the Polestar 1 really challenge the BMW M850i?

Will the Polestar 1 really challenge the BMW M850i?

Typically, when we think of challengers for BMW M cars, Volvo isn’t in the conversation, never mind its performance offshoot Polestar, which many enthusiasts have never even heard of. However, the Swedish performance brand seriously…