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.
MINI USA Launches Configurator For The 2025 MINI Countryman

MINI USA Launches Configurator For The 2025 MINI Countryman

The 2025 MINI Countryman is newly refreshed. It gets new gear inside and out, more power, and standard all-wheel drive. Despite the new additions – notably, a huge 9.4-inch center display and standard head-up display…

2025 BMW X5 M Competition Pricing, Features and Specs

2025 BMW X5 M Competition Pricing, Features and Specs

After significant updates including a full exterior and interior makeover last year, the mighty M SUV marches into 2025 mostly unchanged. The 2025 BMW X5 M Competition offers little customization: two packages (Executive and Driver…

New iDrive X and Panoramic Vision: All You Need To Know

New iDrive X and Panoramic Vision: All You Need To Know

The new BMW Vision Neue Klasse X introduces plenty of new functionality through iDrive and the Panoramic Vision display. Though we’re already somewhat familiar – it’s the system that debuted on the original Vision Neue…

We Attended the Unveil of the BMW Vision Neue Klasse X

2025 BMW X5 Pricing, Features and Specs

2025 BMW X5 Pricing, Features and Specs

The 2025 BMW X5 changes relatively little when compared to the drastic refresh that accompanied the 2024 BMW X5. Two-axle air suspension returns as an option, available a la carte for all models except the…

The Evolution of the BMW Logo

The Evolution of the BMW Logo

If you live in a metropolitan area, the BMW logo with the iconic blue and white is everywhere you look. BMW manufactures and sells hundreds of thousands of vehicles each year. Despite the ubiquity, you’ll…

Top 10 BMW M Colors Named After Racetracks

Top 10 BMW M Colors Named After Racetracks

Laguna Seca Blue. Dakar Yellow. Isle of Man Green. No matter where you look in BMW M’s history, race-inspired color names tend to pop up. It makes sense that these high-performing cars (and SUVs) would…

5 Art Cars You Might Have Forgotten About

5 Art Cars You Might Have Forgotten About

We already looked at some of our favorite BMW Art Cars. But what about the ones that sometimes get forgotten about? With nearly twenty cars spanning five decades, it’s easy to lose track. Here are…

Top Five BMW Art Cars

Top Five BMW Art Cars

Since 1975, the BMW Art Car program has brought us nearly two dozen unique perspectives on blending the automotive and the artistic. The influence and draw of the program is undeniable. It’s inspired everything from…