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.
2018 NYIAS: Genesis Essentia Concept looks great

2018 NYIAS: Genesis Essentia Concept looks great

Genesis is now a standalone premium brand, separate from its parent company, Hyundai. Which is good because it will free up the brand to sell some very good looking, surprisingly good cars to premium buyers…

2018 NYIAS: Mercedes-AMG G63

2018 NYIAS: Mercedes-AMG G63

One of my absolute favorite vehicles on the planet is the Mercedes-Benz G-Wagen. Designed back during a time when dinosaurs still roamed the Earth, the “Gelandewagen” is one of the oldest automotive designs still in…

2018 NYIAS: Volvo XC40 Was a Huge Hit

2018 NYIAS: Volvo XC40 Was a Huge Hit

Since its reveal, the internet has been buzzing about the new Volvo XC40. Its the Swedish brand’s newest entry into the world of small, premium crossovers and it looks great. And it seems that positive…

2018 NYIAS: BMW M4 Convertible in Fire Orange

2018 NYIAS: The new BMW X4 makes American debut

It’s no secret that America loves its SUVs. What does it seem to love more than SUVs? Coupe-like SUVs. Or, in BMW-speak, “SACs” (Sport Activity Coupes). Don’t ask me why, because I don’t have a…

FIRST DRIVE: The Classic MINI Electric

FIRST DRIVE: The Classic MINI Electric

What do you get when you mix the old-school charm and style of 1960’s Michael Caine with new-school, Silicon Valley-type technology? Well, you actually get an incredibly fun and appealing product. As evidenced by this…

Is the F80 BMW M3 a great used performance bargain?

Is the F80 BMW M3 a great used performance bargain?

Lately, there’s been quite a bit of criticism thrown in the direction of the F80-generation BMW M3. While it’s a great overall car to own, it can be overshadowed by some of its newer rivals,…

SPIED: BMW iX3 caught winter testing in Scandinavia

SPIED: BMW iX3 caught winter testing in Scandinavia

We recently learned that BMW could reveal its all-electric iX3 crossover at the 2018 Beijing Motor Show later this year. Being that BMW, as well as other luxury brands, needs to push electric vehicles in…