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.
One-Of-A-Kind: 1987 ALPINA B7 Turbo/3

One-Of-A-Kind: 1987 ALPINA B7 Turbo/3

There’s a lot of talk circulating about the most current iteration of the ALPINA B7 – the tweaked BMW 7 Series, tuned up and given the once over from coachworks company ALPINA. Reserved for only…

TEST DRIVE: The First Generation BMW X5 M (E70)

TEST DRIVE: The First Generation BMW X5 M (E70)

Originals are hard to follow up on. Don’t get me wrong – it’s easy to fall in love with a brand-new car. Current technology, fancy sound system, a wallet-friendly warranty. But as all car enthusiasts…

The Euro Legends We Never Got – From ALPINA to EVO and CSL Models

Why the 1973 3.0 CSL is worth the $200,000

Why the 1973 3.0 CSL is worth the $200,000

Just today, a 1973 BMW 3.0 CSL was bid to almost $200,000. Though the top bid ($180,000) isn’t exactly bargain-bin pricing, it isn’t out of line, with vintage BMW’s climbing in value every day –…

BMW 1M and M2 - A Tale Of Two Cars

BMW 1M and M2 – A Tale Of Two Cars

“Even if it isn’t the fastest car – there’s always something that draws [the enthusiast] to the car they drive – something special that can’t be replicated or substituted – and that’s why you choose…