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.

Mercedes-Benz won’t create BMW i-like sub-brand

BMW has taken some flak over the past year for putting a lot of resources into developing its BMW i sub-division that develops its hybrid and electric technology. Many feel that the “i” brand is unnecessary…

VIDEO: Performance Driving with the BMW M4 GTS

VIDEO: Performance Driving with the BMW M4 GTS

BMW’s latest in its famous line of high-octane, hardcore performance cars is the BMW M4 GTS. The GTS is a lightweight, stripped out and juiced up version of the BMW M4 that develops 493 hp…

Auto Express test: BMW M2 vs Ford Focus RS vs Audi RS3

VIDEO: BMW X3 still one of the better Crossovers

VIDEO: BMW X3 still one of the better Crossovers

The current-generation BMW X3 is getting a bit old and is due to be replaced quite soon, as it’s replacement has been caught driving around recently. However, the current-gen model is still a good looking…

Electric cars now make up 10 percent of BMW sales

Electric cars now make up 10 percent of BMW sales

BMW is one of the leaders in the industry for electric automotive technology. Some may claim that Tesla is wiping the floor with the Bavarians, but the fact remains that among traditional automakers, no one…

TEST DRIVE: MINI Cooper/Cooper S Convertible

TEST DRIVE: MINI Cooper/Cooper S Convertible

A few months back, MINI allowed some journalists to sample the new MINI Cooper S Convertible in the beautiful and sunny California. These lucky journalists were treated to sunshine, gorgeous open roads and breathtaking scenery while they…

1978 BMW 524Di - Flashback Diesel

1978 BMW 524Di – Flashback Diesel

In today’s world of BMW, there are tripe-turbocharged diesels, a soon-to-be quad-turbocharged diesel, hybrid diesels and all sorts of crazy stuff. Basically, BMW has officially been diagnosed with diesel-fever. But this actually isn’t a new…

Could the BMW M2 Safety Car preview the M2 CSL?

Could the BMW M2 Safety Car preview the M2 CSL?

Ever since the BMW M2 debuted, fans have been rejoicing in the fact that BMW finally released a car specifically for enthusiasts. However, as most enthusiasts are insatiable, most of us are already asking for…