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.
BMW XM Review: A Super SUV But with Shortcomings

BMW XM Review: A Super SUV But with Shortcomings

The BMW XM makes its debut as the first standalone M product since the M1. That’s some enormous shoes to fill, especially considering the XM doesn’t seem to have a corresponding racing career ahead of…

Recycling and Dismantling Center: Where BMWs Go To Die

Recycling and Dismantling Center: Where BMWs Go To Die

The BMW Group Recycling and Dismantling Center (RDZ) plays an important role in keeping up with BMW’s promise of sustainability. While perhaps the least publicized and recognized component, it’s where their corporate vow proves itself….

20 Years of the E60 BMW 5 Series

20 Years of the E60 BMW 5 Series

BMW launched the E60 5 Series nearly 20 years ago – July 5th, 2003. It was a huge step toward the future, replacing the aging – but still very pretty – E39 5 Series. The…

Rolls-Royce Spectre: The Electric Car That Will Change the Way You Drive

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…

Here's How the BMW 3.0 CSL Revival Came to Be

Here’s How the BMW 3.0 CSL Revival Came to Be

BMW 3.0 CSL: A Modern Masterpiece with a Racing Heritage The BMW 3.0 CSL debuted last year, promising a short run of just 50 units and an eye-watering, never-officially-confirmed price tag of around $750,000. With…