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 X5 M: Unnecessary but desirable

BMW X5 M: Unnecessary but desirable

One of the absolute strangest car segments on the market is the Uber SUV. Not that that’s the technical name for the segment, but that’s what we’ll call it. These massively powerful SUVs have enough…

Bimmerfest East 2015 – Photo Gallery

Bimmerfest is one of the biggest enthusiast-driven car shows for BMW in the entire country. Held in different locations through the US, thousands of enthusiasts show up every year to display, look at or sell…

Possible Plug-in Hybrid, AWD BMW M3?

Possible Plug-in Hybrid, AWD BMW M3?

The current BMW M3 is only in its infancy, but that hasn’t stopped people from trying to learn about the next one. The BMW 3 Series won’t be changed until 2018, so the next M3…

BMW should make the 3.0 CSL Hommage

WORLD PREMIERE: BMW Concept M4 GTS

WORLD PREMIERE: BMW Concept M4 GTS

The Concours d’Elegance at Pebble Beach is one of the most exclusive and exciting automotive events in the world. People from all over the globe travel to see some of the magnificent automobiles on the…

WORLD PREMIERE: BMW 3.0 CSL Hommage R

WORLD PREMIERE: BMW 3.0 CSL Hommage R

BMW recently debuted its 3.0 CSL Hommage Concept, a bright yellow throwback to the 3.0 CSL racer than won Sebring back in 1975 with Brian Redman at the helm. This Concept was polarizing, garnering an…

Audi S8 Plus vs. ALPINA B7

Audi S8 Plus vs. ALPINA B7

Audi has just released details on its upcoming Audi S8 Plus, its hottest A8 variant. While Audi won’t make an RS8, this S8 Plus is about the closest thing we’ll get. With its 605 hp…

The 2 Series is becoming the new 3 Series

The 2 Series is becoming the new 3 Series

In a recent Car and Driver review, they tested the BMW 335i xDrive. It was almost like a farewell to a car being replaced by the upcoming, post LCI, 340i. In the review, the folks…

BMW i8 Changed Car Design Constraints

BMW i8 Changed Car Design Constraints

The BMW i8 is currently one of the most awarded cars in the world. It’s universally admired and respected, as its world-class combination of performance, efficiency and beauty is something we had yet to see…

BMW: The Ultimate Autonomous Driving Machine?

BMW’s slogan for as long as I can remember has been “The Ultimate Driving Machine.” In many ways, BMW has stayed true to this slogan, sans a short hiatus. Even today, it’s extremely difficult to…