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.
Would you buy a BMW M3 with xDrive?

Would you buy a BMW M3 with xDrive?

Since the late ’80s, the BMW M3 has been among the most iconic automobiles in the world. Porsche 911, Ford Mustang, BMW M3. These are the giants in the world of cars. Cars like the…

ALPINA B4 S tested by Auto Express

ALPINA B4 S tested by Auto Express

ALPINA has always had a special place in the hearts of BMW enthusiasts. With their timeless cool looks, increased performance and impressive luxury, ALPINAs have always struck a great balance between performance and comfort. They’ve…

VIDEO: BMW Z3 M Coupe featured on /Drive

Blasphemy or Brilliance: LS-Swapped BMW 540i Touring?

Since the time when cavemen were carving Corvettes into cave walls, enthusiasts have been swapping LS engines into seemingly everything. Name an enthusiast’s favorite car and there has been an LS-swap done with it. For…

SPIED: Un-camouflaged BMW X2 seen on flatbed

SPIED: Un-camouflaged BMW X2 seen on flatbed

Despite being front-wheel drive-based, the upcoming BMW X2 is one of the most highly anticipated Bavarians in the pipeline. Some purists might bemoan its drivetrain layout but the X2 should be a car that brings…

BMW 8 Series Coupe spied alongside convertible

BMW 8 Series Coupe spied alongside convertible

Spy photos of the upcoming BMW 8 Series have been circulating for some time. Despite the high supply of spy photos, we can’t get enough. The 8 Series is probably the car we’re most excited…

The BMW i8 can be had for less that £60k already

The BMW i8 can be had for less that £60k already

How would you like to own a genuine mid-engine hybrid supercar for less than £60,000 ($78,000)? Well, that might be possible either now or in the near future. Apparently, realy model year BMW i8s are plummeting…

Auto Express drives the Rolls Royce Phantom VIII

Auto Express drives the Rolls Royce Phantom VIII

Rolls Royce likes to claim that the Phantom is the best car in the world. While such a title simply cannot actually exist, it’s hard to argue with the folks from Goodwood. This new eight-gen…