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.
BMW iX3 teased again ahead of Beijing Auto Show

BMW iX3 teased again ahead of Beijing Auto Show

We recently saw a teaser of the upcoming BMW iX3, shown on BMW Group’s Twitter machine. All it showed was a brief glimpse of BMW’s classic Kidney Grilles changing from a traditional set of grilles…

Motor Trend drives the BMW X5 xDrive35d

Motor Trend drives the BMW X5 xDrive35d

Americans aren’t too keen on diesel engines. We just aren’t big fans unless they’re massive, coal-rolling, hillbilly-driven pickup trucks. Which is unfortunate, because there are some really great diesel-powered cars being sold in Europe that…

This 1974 BMW 2002 Turbo makes the E30 M3 look like a steal

Should BMW bring the ALPINA B5 Biturbo to the US?

Should BMW bring the ALPINA B5 Biturbo to the US?

I’ve long said that my favorite car that I’ve ever driven was the Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG. I know, it’s sacrilege for a BMW to fan to claim a Mercedes-Benz product as their favorite car. However,…

Should you buy the BMW M2 Competition or BMW M4?

Should you buy the BMW M2 Competition or BMW M4?

Right now, the hottest BMW on the interwebs is the M2 Competition. It’s the faster, sharper and more dynamic version of enthusiasts’ favorite BMW, so it’s naturally going to get a lot of attention. But…

Top Gear drives the ALPINA D5 S

Top Gear drives the ALPINA D5 S

As far as an everyday executive sedan, the BMW 5 Series is almost perfect. It’s comfortable, luxurious, quiet and can even be fun on a twisty road, if spec’d properly. The only real issue with…

VIDEO: Test Drive -- BMW X2 xDrive28i

VIDEO: Test Drive — BMW X2 xDrive28i

I recently had the chance to test drive the new BMW X2 xDrive28i in Palm Springs, California, at the Thermal Club. It was part of a Test Fest held by BMW where journalists were able…

VIDEO: Nick Murray drives the Tesla Model 3

If you’ve watched any of Nick Murray’s videos before, you’d know that he likes BMW as a brand. He’s owned an E92 BMW M3 and an F82 BMW M4 and really enjoyed owning both. He…