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.
$10,500 E60 BMW M5 hasn't died...yet

$10,500 E60 BMW M5 hasn’t died…yet

Older BMW M cars are revered for their handling prowess, performance and fun-factor. However, owning some of them now can just be more of a headache than anything else. That’s because some of them, such…

Is BMW part of the Tesla Killers?

Is BMW part of the Tesla Killers?

Tesla wasn’t the first company to launch an electric car. Much like Apple wasn’t the first company to launch a smartphone. However, like the iPhone, Tesla has easily become the most popular brand of electric…

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The first-ever SUV to come from Rolls Royce, the Cullinan, is set to debut tomorrow, May 10. So, naturally, the media hype train is at full steam ahead, with Rolls pushing more and more small…

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We’re on the verge of seeing the Rolls Royce Cullinan in the nude, without any of the body-hiding camouflage we’ve already seen. In fact, we only have to wait a few more days to see…

VIDEO: The Smoking Tire drives a 2016 MINI Cooper JCW

It’s honestly hard to find a front-wheel drive experience as fun as a MINI’s. There’s something inherently fun and thrilling about driving a proper MINI Cooper. In fact, one of my fondest automotive memories was…

Auto Express tests BMW X2 vs Range Rover Evoque

Auto Express tests BMW X2 vs Range Rover Evoque

The BMW X2 is the brand’s newest, most youthful toy, with a funky, stylish design and a sporty demeanor. It’s the car that BMW hopes will capture a younger audience and bring in new lifelong…