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: Carfection drives MINI Cooper S Convertible

VIDEO: Carfection drives MINI Cooper S Convertible

We recently sampled the MINI Cooper S Convertible in sunny California around the same time that we drove the epic BMW M2, and we came away pretty impressed with the little MINI’s fun-factor. Typically removing…

Why BMW needs a 9 Series Coupe

We just recently took a look at a spied 7 Series BMW, wearing a bit of camo, that looked suspiciously like it could have been an M7. Fans got quite excited about such a car,…

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While many folks don’t celebrate the holiday, Easter is today for those that do and it’s a day about chocolate bunnies and colored eggs. But I think it’s supposed to be about some guy resurrecting,…

2016 BMW 328i Sports Wagon: Better than a crossover

Photo Comparison: BMW X4 vs Mercedes-AMG GLC Coupe

We recently just took a look at the latest crossover from Stuttgart, the Mercedes-Benz GLC Coupe, which will compete with the BMW X4 when it finally hits showrooms. The GLC Coupe is based off of…

2016 NYIAS: MINI Clubman ALL4

2016 NYIAS: MINI Clubman ALL4

The MINI Clubman recently got much bigger, heavier and even more powerful than its predecessor. Despite its recent gain if heft and size, we actually like it quite a bit and it makes for a…

2016 MINI John Cooper Works Convertible

2016 MINI John Cooper Works Convertible

We’re big fans of the MINI John Cooper Works here at BMWBLOG. The little MINI JCW is one of the most fun hatchbacks on the market today. With a snarling little turbocharged engine, a six-speed…

2016 NYIAS: Maserati Levante

2016 NYIAS: Maserati Levante

Luxury SUVs are by far and away the most popular luxury vehicles in the world, especially so in the US market. Regardless of preferred brand, luxury car buyers love SUVs and the segment is becoming bigger…