Steven Paul

Steven is a Senior Writer for BMWBLOG. A lifelong BMW enthusiast, he's owned everything from the most abused E36 to a brand-new M2 Competition and almost everything in between. He joined the team in 2020, bringing years of experience as a manager at a BMW dealership. Now he writes full-time with Cox Automotive and BMWBLOG (among others), bringing a unique voice and perspective on what he believes is the most compelling automotive landscape in history. He enjoys all cars, particularly BMW, Toyota/Lexus, and Porsche products.
Comparison: BMW X1 M35i xDrive vs. AMG GLA 35

Comparison: BMW X1 M35i xDrive vs. AMG GLA 35

On the surface, the 2024 BMW X1 M35i xDrive is yet another entrant into the crowded small SUV scene. But true competitors are very hard to find. With a compelling starting price just south of…

The BMW 1M Almost Got a Four-Cylinder Engine

The BMW 1M Almost Got a Four-Cylinder Engine

The BMW 1M: A Legend in the Making The BMW 1M is a legend in the BMW enthusiast community. If you didn’t know, it’s the most high-powered variant of the E82 1 Series Coupe. Made…

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Buyer's Guide: Which BMW SUV is Right For You?

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The first BMW SUV – or Sports Activity Vehicle, as Bavaria chooses to market them – debuted in 1999. The BMW X5 brought the sporty handling and premium appointments of a BMW sedan to a…

2024 BMW 5 Series: Buyer's Guide

2024 BMW 5 Series: Buyer’s Guide

2024 BMW 5 Series: Everything You Need to Know The long-awaited 2024 BMW 5 Series is here, with production starting soon ahead of the October 2023 market launch. New technology, compelling performance, a significant cosmetic…

2024 BMW i5: Buyers Guide

2024 BMW i5: Buyers Guide

2024 BMW i5: Everything You Need to Know Slotting between the flagship BMW i7 and the smaller BMW i4, the 2024 BMW i5 is the fourth EV from BMW and is shaping up to be…

2025 BMW M5: Design, Specs and Features

2025 BMW M5: Design, Specs and Features

The seventh generation of the iconic BMW 5 Series promises a revolutionary take on the Motorsport-focused M5 sedan. Quoted to deliver as much as 718 horsepower to all four wheels via M xDrive, it promises…