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.
Verde Mantis Gives the BMW M3 Manual New Life

Verde Mantis Gives the BMW M3 Manual New Life

I’ve long been a proponent of BMW’s Individual color program. Sure, Individual colors cost quite a bit more than standard paint but I’ve always felt that they’re worth the money. Not only do they improve…

BMW 3 Series LCI Configurator Live on BMW USA Site

BMW 3 Series LCI Configurator Live on BMW USA Site

BMW’s G20-generation 3 Series recently underwent a bit of LCI surgery, getting new headlights, a new front bumper, and some new interior bits. While some of the pre-LCI 3 Series’ character is gone, the newly…

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Should BMW Worry About the New Rivian R1S?

Should BMW Worry About the New Rivian R1S?

BMW’s iX doesn’t have a ton of natural competition at the moment. The Audi e-tron and Tesla Model X are both too old and lack the premium quality of the iX. The Mercedes-Benz EQE SUV…