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.
VIDEO: BMW X3 M40i POV Autobahn run

VIDEO: BMW X3 M40i POV Autobahn run

The BMW X3 M40i is probably my favorite modern Bimmer. Having recently spent a week with it, I’m totally smitten. It combines fun, comfort, performance and practicality like no other modern BMW I’ve ever driven….

Someone buy this E46 BMW 330i ZHP so I can't

Someone buy this E46 BMW 330i ZHP so I can’t

Almost every BMW enthusiast will unanimously agree that the E46-generation 3 Series is the best 3er of all time. It strikes the perfect balance of handling dynamics, performance and comfort. Of all the sport sedans…

Does the new Lexus LS 500 have what it takes to finally take on the Germans?

Five Things You Learn After Driving the New BMW M5

Five Things You Learn After Driving the New BMW M5

This new F90-generation BMW M5 is probably the best since the E39-generation, from what we’ve heard. Some might appreciate the charms of the E60-gen’s screaming V10 a bit more but one thing is certain —…

VIDEO: BMW 5 Series Touring POV drive

VIDEO: BMW 5 Series Touring POV drive

Cars like the BMW M5 can push 200 mph when de-restricted, which is incredibly impressive. However, most people don’t buy cars like the BMW M5. Most people buy premium diesel wagons because it’s the logical…

Auto Bild pits F90 BMW M5 vs Mercedes-AMG E63 S

Auto Bild pits F90 BMW M5 vs Mercedes-AMG E63 S

This comparison was the first thought in most enthusiasts’ minds when the F90-gen BMW M5 first debuted. When BMW fans first saw the new M5, they immediately thought “how is it going to stack up…

VIDEO: BMW 125i M Sport POV Drive

VIDEO: BMW 125i M Sport POV Drive

With the next-generation BMW 1 Series going front-wheel drive, enthusiasts are getting more sentimental about the current-gen 1 Series hatchback. It stands alone as the only rear-wheel drive premium hatch on the market and its…