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.

G30 BMW 530d vs Mercedes-Benz E350d

Earlier this year, Mercedes-Benz debuted its new E-Class. It looks great, if a bit uninspiring, has a lovely cabin and filled with tremendous technology. When it debuted, many were quick to name it the king…

BMW CEO Harald Krüger talks youth, innovation and our future

BMW CEO Harald Krüger talks youth, innovation and our future

Last week, BMW CEO Harald Krüger gave a statement to a crowd at BMW’s new prototype construction facility in Munich. This new facility is where BMW will be developing and testing all electrical drivetrain components for large-scale…

BMW to walk through “Valley of Tears” for EV development

Top Gear tests BMW M2 vs Audi TT RS

Top Gear tests BMW M2 vs Audi TT RS

BMW’s new M2, probably the most popular car to come from Bavaria in years, has had no shortage of competitors. Ford Focus RS, Porsche Cayman S, Jaguar F-Type, Ford Mustang, you name it, it’s been…

Top Gear Bargain Hero -- BMW E90 M3

Top Gear Bargain Hero — BMW E90 M3

This newest ‘Top Gear Bargain Hero’ is yet another BMW. There’s been Bimmers featured in Top Gear’s ‘Bargain Heroes’ segment before, as many older BMWs are great second-hand buys. But this BH is the brilliant…

BMW 5 Series vs Tesla Model S

BMW 5 Series vs Tesla Model S

It seems as if BMW’s main competition is shifting a bit. The Bavarian brand’s main rival has always been its German neighbor, Mercedes-Benz. And while it still is, a newcomer is starting to target BMW…