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 X2 vs Volvo XC40 vs Jaguar E-Pace

BMW X2 vs Volvo XC40 vs Jaguar E-Pace

Ah, the BMW X2 again. I feel like many BMW purists would rather read about a burning orphanage than the BMW X2, as its front-wheel drive-underpinnings are considered the work of the devil. However, if…

Unpopular Opinion: I like the BMW X2

BMW M2 vs BMW M135i

BMW M2 vs BMW M135i

Prior to the BMW M2’s release, it was the M135i hatchback that was the king of the small BMWs. While not perfect, it was a blast to drive and was probably the most fun little…

SPIED: BMW Z4 caught winter testing sans roof

There are so many exciting, upcoming BMWs in the pipeline. There’s the obvious 8 Series, the first-ever X3 M, the next-gen 3 Series and the BMW Z4. The latter is one of the most exciting…

Best BMW for a long-distance road trip

Best BMW for a long-distance road trip

Who doesn’t love a great road trip? A grand tour, if you will. Thousands of miles to your destination, all the time in the world to get there and a great car to drive while…