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.
Watches & Cars: BALL For BMW - TimeTrekker

Watches & Cars: BALL For BMW – TimeTrekker

With origins dating back to the late 1800s, BALL watches were originally designed to to meet the rigors of working on the American railroad network. Due to the high demand for timekeeping accuracy amongst railroad…

What car would you own beside BMW?

All German cars rest their reputations on a core foundation of values; quality, performance and innovative engineering. However, each individual brand sets itself apart by focusing different specific values from one another. For instance, Mercedes-Benz…

BMW i3 missing a few things to be the perfect car

BMW i3 missing a few things to be the perfect car

The BMW i3 is easily the most innovative and forward thinking car I’ve ever driven. It is a fascinating vehicle, packed to the brim with new and creative ideas. It feels like no other car…

Modern Cars Need Modern Transmissions

Modern Cars Need Modern Transmissions

This morning started out like usual for me, getting a cup of coffee and popping on the computer to see what new and exciting things were happening in the automotive world. During my many stops…

BMW History: The 6 Series and M6 family

BMW's 700 hp eDrive prototype can be a Tesla killer

BMW’s 700 hp eDrive prototype can be a Tesla killer

It seems as if BMW has a group of mad scientists posing as engineers working deep within the bowels of the Bavarian brand’s factories. These mad scientists have been working on a special vehicle, which…

Could BMW be successful in today’s Formula 1?

Formula One has been going through drastic changes, in terms of technology, as of late. With the recent switch to 1.6 liter V6, turbocharged engines, from 2.4 liter naturally aspirated V8s, and the additions of…

Driving Gloves - Will they make you look cool?

Driving Gloves – Will they make you look cool?

Driving gloves are an interesting article of clothing. Watch almost any old-school movie with a car chase and the Baddie will almost always be wearing driving gloves. They look incredibly cool in the movie and…

Top 10 Car Interiors Under $35,000

Top 10 Car Interiors Under $35,000

We seem to be on a roll with Top Ten lists as of late. You kind folk seem to like them and I like writing them, so we’ll keep makin ‘em. This time though, we’ll…