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.

Is this near-perfect 1991 BMW 850i worth the money?

BMW only made one generation of 8 Series Coupes, a fact that fans have bemoaned for quite some time, as the 8 Series represented the pinnacle of BMW’s power, performance and luxury. BMW enthusiasts have been clamoring…

BMW M3 E30 vs BMW M3 F80

In 1986, BMW created a legend. Created for homologation purposes so BMW could go racing, the E30 BMW M3 was born. Ever since, the BMW M3 has been the pinnacle of performance in the segment,…

First-gen Chevy Volt owner buys BMW i3

The first-generation Chevy Volt was one of the first plug-in hybrids to really hit the market in a big way. It was the most affordable plug-in on the market at the time and possibly the…

Mercedes-Benz teases upcoming E Class again

Mercedes-Benz has just released another teaser of its upcoming E Class luxury sedan, which will be officially debuting on January, 11th. That’s one helluva way to kick off the new year, as the E Class…

How long can the BMW straight-six last?

VIDEO: BMW 320d is Car Buyer UK's best diesel car

VIDEO: BMW 320d is Car Buyer UK’s best diesel car

We recently learned that, despite the growing negativity surrounding diesels and the current global push for electric mobility, BMW still sells an incredible amount of diesel-powered cars. In fact, the majority of BMW vehicles sold…

BMW SUV Buyer's Guide: Which X Car to buy?

BMW SUV Buyer’s Guide: Which X Car to buy?

BMW entered the SUV game with the original X5, debuting in 1999, and hasn’t looked back since. In fact, BMW’s SUV range has grown to become almost as large as its sedan and coupe range. The…

Audi Q2 will take on the upcoming BMW X2

Audi Q2 will take on the upcoming BMW X2

Audi will start of 2016 by laying the groundwork for significant growth in the company. Audi will be investing nearly 3 billion Euros in both manufacturing facilities and alternative drive technologies. About half of that…

What was the best car you drove in 2015?

What was the best car you drove in 2015?

Now that a new year is quickly approaching and 2015 is on its way out, it’s always good to reflect on the past year and look at both the good and the bad. This is true for…