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.
Restoring Old Cars

Restoring Old Cars

As a car enthusiast, you’ve probably spent a couple of hours sifting through eBay or Craigslist ads, looking for barn finds or old garaged cars, in bad enough shape to be had on the cheap,…

BMW M has always made special colors

BMW M has always made special colors

BMW’s M Division has always made some truly fantastic colors. Dakar Yellow, Laguna Seca Blue, Imola Red, Sakhir Orange, Silverstone Metallic

Cadillac CT6 Aims To Beat The Germans

Apple Watch and BMW i Remote

Apple’s Watch is set to debut by the end of April, and available for it will be BMW’s i Remote app. BMW’s app has been available since January on both Apple and Android smartphones, as…

BMW Boutiques Will End Car Buying Stress

BMW Boutiques Will End Car Buying Stress

BMW is planning to completely overhaul the way we buy cars, starting right here in the US. BMW North America opened its first pop-up boutique in Costa Mesa California last year, and plans to expand…

BMW X4: I've seen the light

BMW X4: I’ve seen the light

I’m a bit harsh on some of BMW’s niche cars. So much so that I’m labeled as a bit of an old souled curmudgeon sometimes. But I don’t hate BMW’s niche cars, I just think…

BMW M2 CSL Could Take On The Porsche GT4

BMW M2 CSL Could Take On The Porsche GT4

BMW has always had a strong fan base for its CSL variants of its sports cars. The 3.0 liter CSL of the ’70s and the E46 M3 CSL are some of BMW’s most popular models…

Is the i3 the new Isetta?

Is the i3 the new Isetta?

Over sixty years ago, BMW bought a then rights tons tiny little Italian car called the Isetta. It was a massive hit in Europe, selling over 160,000 units. It brought BMW back from the brink…

Two Car BMW Dream Garage

Two Car BMW Dream Garage

If you had a choice of any two BMWs, for just you or you and your significant other, what would your dream two-car BMW garage be filled with?