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.
Image Comparison: BMW 4 Series vs Audi A5

Image Comparison: BMW 4 Series vs Audi A5

Audi recently released its B9-generation Audi A4, to compete with the new BMW 3 Series, and it proved to be a massive upgrade from the previous generation and a genuine competitor to the 3 Series….

BMW i switching some focus from EVs to autonomous cars

BMW i switching some focus from EVs to autonomous cars

BMW has recently announced that it’s slowing down in its EV development and wouldn’t be developing another fully-electric i Division vehicle until 2021. Instead, BMW is planning on amping up its development of autonomous vehicles…

Next-generation BMW 3 Series/4 Series to gain M Performance models

SPIED: 2018 BMW i8 could borrow from Safety Car

SPIED: 2018 BMW i8 could borrow from Safety Car

BMW’s current technological flagship, the mid-engine hybrid supercar i8, is one of the most impressive automobiles on the market and certainly one of the best looking. It’s a car that simply blew everyone away when…

All aboard the BMW 8 Series hype train?

All aboard the BMW 8 Series hype train?

We’ve just recently learned that BMW has applied for trademarks for various 8 Series nameplates, including an M850i and M8, something that should get proper BMW fans very tingly in private areas. The BMW 8…

Every BMW fan should experience the BMW Welt

Every BMW fan should experience the BMW Welt

The BMW Welt is far more than just a delivery center for BMW’s European delivery program. The Welt is an incredible experience for anyone who wishes to take part in it. Located next to BMW’s famous “four-cylinder”…

Auto Journalism veteran drives BMW i3 for first time

Auto Journalism veteran drives BMW i3 for first time

BMW’s funky looking i3 is nothing new. It’s been around for a few years now and has been driven and review by pretty much everyone in the industry. However, automotive journalism veteran and Automobile Magazine…

Exclusive Interview with BMW M Boss, Frank van Meel

Exclusive Interview with BMW M Boss, Frank van Meel

When Frank van Meel first became CEO of BMW’s famous M Division, there were a lot of questions about whether or not M cars would gain xDrive all-wheel drive or even hybridization. Van Meel claims…