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.
Photo Comparison: ALPINA XB7 LCI vs BMW X7 LCI

Photo Comparison: ALPINA XB7 LCI vs BMW X7 LCI

Now that the ALPINA XB7 has been brought up to date, alongside the BMW X7, we should take a look at the differences between the two. Both cars received essentially the same LCI update treatment…

A Set of BMW M1 Wheels Is For Sale For $18,700

A Set of BMW M1 Wheels Is For Sale For $18,700

For most BMW enthusiasts, the original BMW M1 supercar is essentially unobtanium. The M1 was incredibly low-volume supercar to begin with, so there aren’t many left. But those that are left cost literally millions of…

New BMW M2 public debut at M Festival in South Africa

VIDEO: Why is the Next-Gen BMW M2 So Heavy?

VIDEO: Why is the Next-Gen BMW M2 So Heavy?

Modern BMWs are shockingly heavy, relative to their size and segment. Admittedly, it’s not entirely a BMW problem, as most brands’ cars are getting heavier and heavier, due to added safety and tech, however it’s…

VIDEO: BMW M5 CS vs Porsche Panamera Turbo S—Drag Race

VIDEO: BMW M5 CS vs Porsche Panamera Turbo S—Drag Race

Any Porsche with “Turbo S” on its hindquarters is nigh-impossible to beat in a straight line drag race. Even when they don’t make the most power, Stuttgart’s Turbo S drag strip dominance has been consistent…