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.

Throwback review of the E34 BMW 5 Series

Of all the generations of 5 Series from the past, likely the most forgotten is the E34-generation. While not bad by any means, it’s simply not as loved as either the E28 before it, nor…

VIDEO: BMW M550d xDrive POV drive

VIDEO: BMW M550d xDrive POV drive

In the modern automotive landscape, cars like the BMW M550d xDrive are pretty much unicorns. While most of the world is trying to increase regulations on diesel engine, while also trying to slowly move away…

Chris Bangle's newest car is...different

Chris Bangle’s newest car is…different

When the E60-generation BMW 5 Series first debuted, it gained the infamous “Bangle Butt” title for its design. Named after its designer, Chris Bangle, the butt on an E60 5 Series is basically just a…

Real life photos of the BMW i8 Roadster

SMG Gearbox can almost ruin the E60 BMW M5 experience

SMG Gearbox can almost ruin the E60 BMW M5 experience

One of the most beloved BMW M5s of all time is the E60-generation. Admittedly, the regular E60 5 Series is pretty maligned for its “Bangle-Butt” styling, overly complicated electronics and being the first 5er to…

VIDEO: Carwow's first look at the F90 BMW M5

VIDEO: Carwow’s first look at the F90 BMW M5

We were recently in Portugal to test the brand-new F90-generation BMW M5, the fastest accelerating BMW of all time. However, we can’t yet tell you what it’s like, as there’s an embargo on driving impressions….