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.
Top Gear drives the Alpina D3 Bi-Turbo Touring

Top Gear drives the Alpina D3 Bi-Turbo Touring

Why does Europe always get the best stuff? One look at the Alpina D3 Bi-Turbo Touring and jealousy is the first feeling that arises. Not only does the US market not get any of the…

Cadillac CT6: Can it compete with the BMW 7 Series?

There have been some reviews popping up on the internet today of the brand-new Cadillac CT6, Caddy’s entry into the world of full-sized luxury. When Cadillac first debuted the CT6 at the 2015 New York…

Which older BMW M Cars will be good investments?

Which older BMW M Cars will be good investments?

Most of us car enthusiasts have dream car collections, lists of cars that we wish we could have in our garage at the same time. Many of enthusiasts dream of buying cars that will appreciate…

BMW hasn't lost its way, despite many changes

BMW hasn’t lost its way, despite many changes

BMW’s “Ultimate Driving Machine” slogan has been challenged by enthusiasts over the past few years, with fans claiming that the brand’s continuous niche-busting and technology-inventing habits have diluted its pure driving experience. This complaint from fans…

What is the BMW M4’s biggest competitor

VIDEO: Top Gear compares the BMW M4 vs Lexus RC F

When the Lexus RC F debuted a little while back, many enthusiasts felt that Lexus had finally developed a car that could keep up with BMW’s M3 and M4. It was a refreshing though, to…

Spy shots of the upcoming BMW X2 have surfaced

Niches, niches, niches. BMW loves niches. Admittedly, it’s more BMW’s customers that love strange niche vehicles like the 5 Series Gran Turismo, X6, X4 and the upcoming X2. Because BMW’s fans are so in love with…

Top Gear drives the BMW 2002 Turbo

When people talk about the BMW 2002, it’s usually with praise, thanks to the nostalgia of the car. The 2002 means so much to BMW and to BMW fans, as it created a segment of car…

Why a Hybrid or EV makes the best second BMW

Why a Hybrid or EV makes the best second BMW

If you’re a BMW fan, it’s likely that fun and performance are your two foremost priorities when it comes to buying a car. BMW’s slogan is “The Ultimate Driving Machine”, not the ultimate luxury machine…

How would you design your ideal BMW?

How would you design your ideal BMW?

Every time a new car is launched, whether it be a BMW or otherwise, both praise and criticism usually follow. BMW has drawn some criticism with its designs lately, most of it for the continuous growth…