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 Five best BMWs under $35,000

The BMW brand isn’t one just for the Uber wealthy. The Bavarian brand has a loyal following that consists of all kinds of folks. Some young, some old and of all kinds of wage classes….

Electric vehicles to benefit from diesel scandal?

Electric vehicles to benefit from diesel scandal?

The electric car battle has been heating up for the past couple of years now. The Tesla Model S kinda of jump started it and now we have cars like the BMW i Division producing either…

Should the BMW M2 be giving us more?

Should the BMW M2 be giving us more?

When people heard of BMW’s plans to create a proper M variant of the much loved 2 Series, they erupted with excitement over the possibilities. The BMW M2 was going to be the savior of…

The BMW i3: The car that changed BMW

Every once in a while, an automaker creates a car that forever changes the brand. It doesn’t happen often, but when it does, it becomes a focal point for the brand’s history. BMW has had…

Alfa Romeo Giulia QV vs BMW M3: The rematch?

MINI Clubman getting ALL4 all-wheel drive

MINI Clubman getting ALL4 all-wheel drive

The upcoming MINI Clubman is on its way and for the first time in the model’s history, it will be getting an optional all-wheel drive system, dubbed ALL4. The ALL4 system will be a full-time,…

Could BMW make M Sport variants of each model?

Could BMW make M Sport variants of each model?

The BMW M235i is the current favorite BMW among enthusiasts. It’s been called the resurgence of the E46 M3, as it’s a similar size, has similar power and performance and has that old-school BMW feel….

Should a BMW M2 Convertible be made?

The BMW M2 is easily the most exciting car to come from Bavaria in a long, long time. Fans have been waiting with baited breathe for a true M variant of the 2 Series ever…

The BMW M1 almost got a second chance

The BMW M1 almost got a second chance

Fans of the Bavarian brand know the BMW M1 well. It was BMW’s lone supercar, a car for fans to dream of BMW creating again. The M1 was a mid-engined masterpiece that almost didn’t happen…

Is the E36 M3 the best budget track day BMW?

It’s no secret that BMW enthusiasts are fans of the race track. Basically, the whole purpose behind buying a BMW is to buy a luxury car that’s sportier than pretty much every other luxury brand. The natural…