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 Smoking Tire drives E46 M3 DINAN S2

DINAN has been making some of the best BMW M-car tunes over the past few decades. And DINAN-tuned BMWs have gained sort of a cult-icon status. When BMW enthusiasts see a proper DINAN-tuned car, it’s a…

BMW i3 vs Renault ZOE vs Chevy Bolt

BMW i3 vs Renault ZOE vs Chevy Bolt

Right now is an interesting time for electric car buyers, as there are more options than ever before from many different companies. So EV customers have plenty of quality choices, with more than one good option in…

Is the BMW M2 the best B-road driver?

Is the BMW M2 the best B-road driver?

In the UK, roads that are of less importance than motorways or major roads are called B-roads. These B-roads often run through some gorgeous countryside and feature substantial twists and turns. It’s why car enthusiasts across…

TEST DRIVE: 2017 BMW 540i M Sport

TEST DRIVE: 2017 BMW 540i M Sport

During our recent trip to San Francisco to drive the brand-new G30-generation 5 Series, we were able to sample two flavors of the new 5er — the BMW 530i and BMW 540i, both wearing the…

FIRST DRIVE: 2017 BMW 530i M Sport

Motor Trend drives 2017 MINI Countryman

Motor Trend drives 2017 MINI Countryman

To MINI purists, the Countryman is the work of the devil and nothing more. It’s by far and away the largest MINI to ever be made and, not only is it large, but it flaunts…

WhatCar Comparison: BMW 530d vs Jaguar XF 3.0d

WhatCar Comparison: BMW 530d vs Jaguar XF 3.0d

The UK publication, WhatCar, has been quite publicly fond of the new G30-generation BMW 5 Series. Often times, when a new car comes out, it gets rave reviews but with that praise largely dying down…

BMW' xDrive AWD vs Audi's Quattro AWD

BMW’ xDrive AWD vs Audi’s Quattro AWD

It seems as if every car on the market has some sort of all-wheel drive system as an optional extra these days. Back in the ’80s and ’90s, it was rare to see any all-wheel…

WORLD PREMIERE: MINI John Cooper Works Countryman

WORLD PREMIERE: MINI John Cooper Works Countryman

We’re big fans of John Cooper Works MINIs, here at BMWBLOG. Their combination of funky cool looks, snorty exhaust notes and chuckable behavior makes them a riot to drive, even if they typically aren’t the…