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.
The Hofmeister Kink

The Hofmeister Kink

What is the Hofmeister Kink and how did it start? The Hofmeister Kink, or H-Kink as I’m going to call it, is a small inward kink at the base of the C-Pillar

BMW's i3 interior is a winner

BMW’s i3 interior is a winner

The i8 interior is very good, but the BMW i3 interior to me is the real winner. It’s just so different and refreshing and inspired.

BMW Grievances

BMW is a very “Love’em or hate’em” kind of car company. Of all the enthusiasts I’ve spoken to during my short time here, I’ve yet to meet one who is lukewarm on the Bavarian brand….

Car Customization and Tuning – Should you do it?

American car enthusiasts are known, world-wide, for enjoying car customization more so than many other countries. We like to put different wheels, lowered suspension, bigger brakes and as many performance mods the engine block can…

American vs. German Cars

Do we need a smart, high-tech keyfob?

Do we need a smart, high-tech keyfob?

BMW recently introduced a very fancy keyfob for the i8 which embodies a touchscreen that can control the entire car. Some love this, which isn’t surprising as the key is impressive, practical and down right…

BMW Sport Mode Setting

BMW Sport Mode Setting

In a recent Top Gear episode, Jeremy Clarkson tested the new BMW F80 M3. In the test he brought up the fact that the electric power steering wasn’t up to snuff with the M3s of…

Is BMW X2 still coming?

Is BMW X2 still coming?

With BMW having, essentially, every possible niche segment filled to some extent, it isn’t surprising that here are rumors of an X2 Sports Activity Coupe in the works. There aren’t any test mules or any…