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.
2023 BMW M340i xDrive Sedan shown in Frozen Pure Grey

2023 BMW M340i xDrive Sedan shown in Frozen Pure Grey

The BMW 3 Series just received its mid-cycle refresh and it’s lookin’ sharp. While the pre-LCI car was really handsome to begin with, with unique looking headlights, appropriately-sized kidney grilles, and one of the only…

BMW XM Prototype: Listen to the Engine Sound

BMW XM Prototype: Listen to the Engine Sound

The BMW XM is going to be a car of many firsts for BMW. It will be the first car with its new design language, the first standalone BMW, and the first M car to…

Buyer’s Guide: BMW M135i / BMW M140i with six-cylinder engines

Should BMW Get Into the Electric Van Market?

Should BMW Get Into the Electric Van Market?

Before you get out your pitchforks and torches, hear me out: I think BMW should get into the electric van business. I know, I know, electric vans aren’t exactly  in BMW’s wheelhouse. However, there are…

What Do You Want to See From the BMW XM Reveal?

What Do You Want to See From the BMW XM Reveal?

We’re quickly approaching the official reveal of the long-awaited BMW XM. The XM is an interesting car, being the first M car since the original M1 to not be built on a pre-existing BMW. So…