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.
First BMW electric car was built 43 years ago

First BMW electric car was built 43 years ago

The BMW i3 is BMW’s first, real, mass produced all-electric car. But it is definitely not their first attempt. BMW has been making electric cars for 40 years. They weren’t always any good, but they…

Buy  more diesels

Buy more diesels

It’s no secret that the U.S. is one of the worst markets for the diesel engine. For some odd reason, Americans just aren’t big fans of the crude-oil engine. Maybe it’s the clack-clack noise, or…

What new BMW would you buy

What new BMW would you buy

Just go on to BMW’s “Build Your Own” car configurator and pick build your very own BMW. Then we’ll all share our cars and discuss.

How Fast Charging Will Help BMW i3 sales

BMW 5 Series GT won't die

BMW 5 Series GT won’t die

Despite many people’s universally, unabashed opinion that the BMW 5 Series GT is a giant, ugly mongrel, it still lives on. The 5 Series GT has never really had a large fan base. It’s a…

BMW 3 Series Hybrid will be good

BMW 3 Series Hybrid will be good

With Mercedes and Audi both creating plug-in hybrid versions of their C-Class and A4, respectively, BMW has decided to join in on all of the electronic fun. Car and Driver just recently tested the 328e…

A few tips to winter driving

A few tips to winter driving

As I’m sure everyone on the East coast of the United States is aware, there is a blizzard going on. It’s not such a foreign issue for some people who live in New England or…