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.
Top 5 Fastest BMWs of All Time

Top 5 Fastest BMWs of All Time

While there is much talk about BMW becoming soft and not making the kind of performance car that its customers are used to, it’s fair to say that this talk is a bit ill-founded. Sure…

Should the U.S. get the 3-cylinder BMW 318i?

40 Years of BMW 3 Series

40 Years of BMW 3 Series

Over the past 40 years, the 3 Series has dominated the segment it may or may not have created. There have been six generations and all have been the best in class

What is the most under appreciated BMW?

What is the most under appreciated BMW?

BMW has a very loyal following. It gained this following by creating some of the best driving cars on the market. But when you mention BMW to someone, their first thought is likely to be…

Upcoming MINI Countryman will be more "rugged"

Upcoming MINI Countryman will be more “rugged”

MINI, fresh off of its announcement of the second-generation Clubman, has now given just a morsel of information on the upcoming second-generation Countryman. According to Autocar, MINI’s parent company, BMW, has claimed that the next…

Top 5 best technology BMW has to offer

Top 5 best technology BMW has to offer

Technology is on the forefront of the automotive landscape at the moment. Competition amongst car companies used to be about horsepower or lap times, but now it’s about how many gizmos and gadgets one can…

New BMW X1 vs. Audi Q3

New BMW X1 vs. Audi Q3

BMW’s X1 has been a decent sales success in the US and has gained considerable popularity. Its rear-wheel drive-based design and punchy engines allow it to perform and handle better than most of its competition….