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 5 BMW Taillights

Top 5 BMW Taillights

An often under-appreciated feature of car design is the taillight. No matter how beautiful a car may be, the taillights are seldom talked about. I’m not so sure why, as it’s one of the features…

BMW E46 330i ZHP Package

BMW E46 330i ZHP Package

Just recently, BMW has announced its launch of the ZHP package for a lucky few 435i owners. The ZHP package basically turns the standard BMW into an enthusiast’s version, with a bit more power, manual…

How Do You Like To Customize Your BMW?

How Do You Like To Customize Your BMW?

BMW has a loyal following of tuners. People love to get their hands on BMWs and tinker with them. Making them faster, louder, look cooler and handle better. There is an endless amount of aftermarket…

BMW History: BMW Z3 M Coupe

BMW History: BMW Z3 M Coupe

BMW Z3 M Coupe – BMW’s clown shoe is one of the best older Bimmers to buy. The only real drawback is the price

ALPINA D3 – An Everyday M3 Alternative

BMW Is A Company Moving Forward

BMW Is A Company Moving Forward

Porsche is a car company that has been a favorite amongst automotive purists. People who love driving that’s stripped down to the absolute basics. If you absolutely love to drive, regardless of your preferred brand,…

Audi’s new A4 taking on the BMW 3 Series

On the Eve of BMW’s release of the 3 Series LCI, Audi seems to have updated the A4 as well. The current A4 (B8 generation) is getting a bit long in the tooth, with it…

BMW X1 M - An SUV that would rock

BMW X1 M – An SUV that would rock

I don’t see any reason why BMW shouldn’t make a BMW X1 M. It could easily boost the 2.0 liter turbocharged engine to well over 300 horsepower

2016 BMW X1 - World Premiere

2016 BMW X1 – World Premiere

The BMW X1 may not be a fan favorite amongst BMW fans, but there’s no denying it paved a way for other small SAVs, like the Audi Q3 and Mercedes-Benz GLA Class. Introduced in 2009,…