Steven Paul

Steven is a Senior Writer for BMWBLOG. A lifelong enthusiast, he's driven F90 M5s around Circuit of the Americas, off-roaded X5s, drag raced M4s and M2s, and spent countless paychecks maintaining BMWs in varying states of broken. He joined the team in 2020, bringing years of experience as a manager at a BMW dealership. Now he writes as a career with BMWBLOG and others, hoping to bring insight and excitement to the fastest-paced automotive landscape in history. He enjoys all cars, but particularly BMW and Toyota/Lexus models.
5 Best BMWs with the Legendary N55 Engine

5 Best BMWs with the Legendary N55 Engine

The N55 engine debuted in the late 2000s. It was an evolution of the N54 twin-turbo inline-six, which would largely be replaced over the span of the 2010s. During that time period, it found its…

Why the BMW Z8 Got an M5 Engine: Insider Story From ALPINA Boss

BMW iX3 vs. Porsche Cayenne EV: Interior Photo Comparison

BMW iX3 vs. Porsche Cayenne EV: Interior Photo Comparison

Winning the electric SUV race isn’t just about range and performance. Just as important is how the cabin feels once you’re inside. BMW and Porsche take very different approaches with the iX3 and the upcoming…

What Makes ALPINA Different From BMW M? The CEO Explains

What Makes ALPINA Different From BMW M? The CEO Explains

ALPINA’s story has always been about doing things differently from BMW. Not louder, not harsher, but definitely quicker and more refined. In a recent interview, Andreas Bovensiepen, son of the founder and current head of…