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.

What’s your first BMW modification?

BMW has quite a large following of loyal fans. BMW fans diligently follow the Bavarian brand and create different communities all around the world. Inside of these little Bimmer communities, fans and owners like to…

BMW European Delivery: Why every BMW fan should do one

BMW European Delivery: Why every BMW fan should do one

BMW, as well as many other German car makers, offers a European Delivery option when ordering a brand new Bimmer. Many people don’t realize that this program exists, otherwise I feel like there would be…

Bang & Olufsen 5.1 Surround Sound for X5 and X6

Bang & Olufsen 5.1 Surround Sound for X5 and X6

For decades, BMW’s go-to premium audio brand has been Harmon & Kardon. Even before Harmon’s acquisition of the Danish audio company, though, BMW has been offering Bang & Olufsen systems in its highest end cars….

Five Car Repairs Enthusiasts Should Know

Is car camouflage still necessary?

If you’re a car enthusiast, you’ve most likely seen a car in camouflage before. These are preproduction cars being tested that the automaker doesn’t want you to see. The reason the automaker doesn’t want you…

What should I buy: the new BMW X1 or X3?

What should I buy: the new BMW X1 or X3?

With the recent press launch of the second generation X1, BMW is entering an extremely hot segment. The front-wheel drive based small luxury crossover is one of the hottest segments on the market. The Mercedes-Benz…

How will BMW compete with the new Audi TT?

How will BMW compete with the new Audi TT?

Recent drive reviews have started popping up of U.S. market Audi TTs. The Coupe and Roadster models both got their time to shine and people are coming away impressed. Based on Volkswagen’s MQB platform, which…