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.
Could the new Supra be a Toyota

Could the new Supra be a Toyota

If you’ve followed this site for the past year or so, you’d know that the upcoming BMW Z4 will be built on a new rear-wheel drive chassis that’s been co-developed by BMW and Toyota. The reason…

SPIED: BMW 8 Series caught close up in traffic

SPIED: BMW 8 Series caught close up in traffic

It’s no secret that the most highly anticipated upcoming BMW is the 8 Series. It’s the return of the famous nameplate and a chance for BMW to once again have a flagship GT car. It’s…

BMW X3 Plug-In Hybrid caught winter testing

BMW X3 Plug-In Hybrid caught winter testing

This new, third-gen BMW X3 is the best X3 yet and I don’t think there will be much debate about that. It’s a brilliant all-around SUV, as it provides good driving dynamics, a comfortable cabin…

VIDEO: Carfection tests the BMW M2 vs Audi RS3 Sedan

SPIED: BMW X7 caught winter testing before release

SPIED: BMW X7 caught winter testing before release

BMW’s needed a large, true seven-seat SUV for some time now. The Mercedes-Benz GLS-Class (formerly known as the GL-Class) has been a massive success since it inception and we all know how well the Range…

BMW X3 M40i vs Volvo XC60 T6

BMW X3 M40i vs Volvo XC60 T6

We’re big fans of the new BMW X3 M40i. Being the first ever X3 to wear any sort of “M” badge (even if it’s not a real M car), we were a bit skeptical at…

Autoweek tests the BMW 430i Gran Coupe xDrive

Autoweek tests the BMW 430i Gran Coupe xDrive

Fans were quite excited when BMW launched the 4 Series Gran Coupe. The 6 Series Gran Coupe was, and still is, one of the best looking modern BMWs of all time. So giving that same…

G20 BMW 3 Series rendered looking like a 5 Series

G20 BMW 3 Series rendered looking like a 5 Series

We’re excited to see the upcoming G20-gen BMW 3 Series, as it will be based on BMW’s new architecture, making it lighter, faster, more dynamic and high-tech. It should also sport better feel and communication…

SPIED: Is this BMW X2 M35i a Bavarian Hot Hatch?

SPIED: Is this BMW X2 M35i a Bavarian Hot Hatch?

The upcoming BMW X2 has been pretty heavily criticized by enthusiasts for being front-wheel drive-based, funny looking and another step in the so-called wrong direction for BMW. However, if there’s a version of the upcoming…