Steven Paul

The E21 3 Series never quite got the fame it deserved. Consider it the original E36; a wee bit underappreciated and largely outshined by the cars that came after it. The E30 – which came…

The US-market E36 M3 is quite a bit different than the European model. Due to numerous cost-saving measures BMW took to get it to the new world, many look at it less fondly than the…

BMW built exactly one M3 Touring – a prototype – before electing to send the G81 M3 Touring into series production for select markets. But that hasn’t stopped handy enthusiasts from taking matters into their…

The name Maximilian Missoni isn’t one most would consider “household.” Unless, of course, your family members routinely regale one another with tales of Volvo and Volkswagen design triumphs. While names like Bangle or Giugiaro may…

The M5 Touring is already a pretty radical ride, but it gets even better when BMW offers a cornucopia of M Performance Parts to add to the drama. The already extremely eye-catching wagon gets a…

The M Performance Parts catalog continues to grow with each new model that BMW produces. Today, we’re getting better acquainted with the six-cylinder version of the new 2025 BMW X3, the X3 M50. And, getting…

BMW loves giving customers the ability to tart up their car straight from the factory. The new BMW M135 is no exception. We got a look at the new M135 hatch wearing some fancy Portimao…

BMW Group’s Recycling and Dismantling Center – or, the RDC – is one of the most sophisticated in the business. We’ve covered how BMW recycles cars in the past, and this year marks three decades…

It’s often said that crime doesn’t pay. Nowhere on planet Earth is that more apparent than in Switzerland, where traffic penalties carry stiff assessments that can amount to thousands of dollars. One particular driver will…

The BMW X4 is on its way out. It enters its final production year with minimal changes from last year, and is still essentially a less-practical X3. While aging, the 2025 BMW X4 is still…