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.

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Will BMW ever jump on the off-road wagon train?

Will BMW ever jump on the off-road wagon train?

Audi, unfortunately, started it all with the Audi Allroad about a decade ago. The idea is to take a standard wagon, add some weird plastic body cladding, jack the ride height up a couple of…

Hamann releases its upgrade package for BMW M2

Hamann releases its upgrade package for BMW M2

One of the biggest BMW tuners in the world, Hamann, has just released its official tuning package for BMW’s hottest new car — the BMW M2. The smallest Bavarian sports car is also the most…

Does ALPINA make the best BMW 7 Series?

Does ALPINA make the best BMW 7 Series?

The BMW 7 Series is currently the brand’s flagship luxury car and the halo car for the brand’s technology. Being the brand’s flagship, you’d imagine that the Bavarians would pour everything they could into it….

BMW 3 Series vs Alfa Romeo Giulia vs Jaguar XE

BMW 3 Series vs Alfa Romeo Giulia vs Jaguar XE

This is probably the BMW 3 Series‘ toughest challenge yet. I’m not sure the 3 Series has ever faced such stiff competition in one test before, as there have never been as many great cars…