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: The BMW Z1 is a hilariously fun roadster

VIDEO: The BMW Z1 is a hilariously fun roadster

We love the BMW Z1, here at BMWBLOG. As the first roadster BMW had built since the 507 Roadster, the BMW Z1 was a bit of an experiment in the late ’80s. Its crazy doors,…

F90 BMW M5 M Performance Parts debut at SEMA

F90 BMW M5 M Performance Parts debut at SEMA

Ever since its debut, the BMW M5 has always been a rather subdued car. A super sedan with the styling of a regular luxury sedan. A true wolf in sheep’s clothing. Every M5 since the…

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Is the E46 BMW 3 Series the new budget-build Bimmer?

Is the E46 BMW 3 Series the new budget-build Bimmer?

Us car journalists can actually do some damage. When we write articles such as “Is the E30 the best cheap BMW track car you can buy?”, that causes every enthusiast reading to jump on classified ads…

BMW X2 Configurator goes live in France

BMW X2 Configurator goes live in France

The BMW X2 is the latest crossover to come from Bavaria and it’s also the smallest and most youthful. It’s the car designed to bring in a younger, more active customer, one that might have…

VIDEO: POV Drive of the BMW M4 CS

VIDEO: POV Drive of the BMW M4 CS

Of the BMW M4 variants, including the mighty M4 GTS, it’s largely considered that the newest of all, the BMW M4 CS, is the best. Essentially, the M4 CS is a Competition Package car with…

Two BMWs make Road & Track's 10 Best Sleeper Cars

Two BMWs make Road & Track’s 10 Best Sleeper Cars

Most car enthusiasts love good sleeper cars, cars that look rather ordinary to the untrained eye but have the power and performance to flat-out embarrass most sports cars. The idea of pulling up to a…