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.
BMW M2 almost completely sold out

BMW M2 almost completely sold out

Ever since the BMW M2 made its debut in Detroit, there’s been an incredible amount of buzz surrounding the M Division’s latest creation. Nearly everyone who can afford it has lined up to get theirs…

VIDEO: The Smoking Tire drives an E39 BMW M5

VIDEO: The Smoking Tire drives an E39 BMW M5

If you were to ask any BMW fan which M5 is the best M5, the E39 iteration would most likely be he unanimous answer. With its 4.9 liter V8, six-speed manual and absolutely brilliant chassis,…

A little history about the BMW M5…

BMW admits VW's scandal could affect diesel in the US

BMW admits VW’s scandal could affect diesel in the US

Ever since the news broke about Volkswagen and its diesel emissions scandal, people the world over have been pondering the future of compression-ignition engines. We’ve done it ourselves, asking if VW’s scandal could possibly hurt diesel…

Interview with Jose Guerrero, BMW USA i Product Manager

Interview with Jose Guerrero, BMW USA i Product Manager

BMW’s i Division is expanding quite rapidly and is becoming one of BMW’s major focuses. With only two models, that’s quite an impressive feat, but BMW is looking to expand and provide some new models…

Top Gear drives the Alpina D3 Bi-Turbo Touring

Top Gear drives the Alpina D3 Bi-Turbo Touring

Why does Europe always get the best stuff? One look at the Alpina D3 Bi-Turbo Touring and jealousy is the first feeling that arises. Not only does the US market not get any of the…

Cadillac CT6: Can it compete with the BMW 7 Series?

There have been some reviews popping up on the internet today of the brand-new Cadillac CT6, Caddy’s entry into the world of full-sized luxury. When Cadillac first debuted the CT6 at the 2015 New York…

Which older BMW M Cars will be good investments?

Which older BMW M Cars will be good investments?

Most of us car enthusiasts have dream car collections, lists of cars that we wish we could have in our garage at the same time. Many of enthusiasts dream of buying cars that will appreciate…

BMW hasn't lost its way, despite many changes

BMW hasn’t lost its way, despite many changes

BMW’s “Ultimate Driving Machine” slogan has been challenged by enthusiasts over the past few years, with fans claiming that the brand’s continuous niche-busting and technology-inventing habits have diluted its pure driving experience. This complaint from fans…