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 Story Of The Infamous “Bangle Butt”

BMWBLOG Test Drive: 2015 MINI Cooper S

BMWBLOG Test Drive: 2015 MINI Cooper S

It’s been six days of my 2015 MINI Cooper S 4-Door trial. The car goes back to BMW tomorrow for the next journo to beat it up for a week. I have to say, there…

BMW X1 - The Best BMW For Your Money

BMW X1 – The Best BMW For Your Money

BMWs are too expensive. You know it, I know it. Sure, their starting prices are not too shabby, but add options that most cars come with as standard, and the price balloons to eye-watering territory….

2015 MINI Cooper S - Test Drive Part 2

2015 MINI Cooper S – Test Drive Part 2

Okay, so it’s been a few days with the MINI and so far I’m a fan. I do have some complaints, though. The particular Cooper I’ve been driving has the optional 18″ wheels with Pirelli…

BMW 1 Series Hatchback MUST come to the U.S.

BMW 1 Series Hatchback MUST come to the U.S.

BMW has just given the 1 Series Hatchback the ole nip/tuck treatment and, to these eyes, has dramatically improved it. The previous 1 Series Hatchback to me looked a bit frumpy and just never seemed…