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.
2024 BMW X2 vs. 2023 BMW X2: What Has Changed?

2024 BMW X2 vs. 2023 BMW X2: What Has Changed?

While the first generation of the BMW X2 received a somewhat lukewarm reception, the all-new 2024 BMW X2 offers some exciting changes. Changes happen throughout the small SUV, from the curvaceous new exterior to a…

2024 BMW Z4 Buyers Guide

2024 BMW Z4 Buyers Guide

Technically in its sixth generation, the BMW Z models represent some of the very best in open-top cruising that money can buy. Though in production since 2019, the Z4 doesn’t feel – or look –…

2024 BMW XM Buyers Guide

2024 BMW XM Buyers Guide

The 2024 BMW XM SUV goes big: big V8 engine, big horsepower, and a truly enormous price tag. Now offered in two flavors – standard trim and the limited-production BMW XM Label (formerly “Label Red”)…

The Inside Scoop on the $850,000 Pininfarina and BMW Gran Lusso Coupe Concept

2024 BMW i4 EPA Range With Different Wheel Options

2024 BMW i4 EPA Range With Different Wheel Options

The BMW i4 enters its third model year with a new xDrive40 variant in the lineup. The practical hatchback and huge variety of powertrains make it a great EV for, well, pretty much anyone. All…

BMW Technology Office USA Turns 25

BMW Technology Office USA Turns 25

You might not know it, but BMW has a network of “Technology Offices” all over the world. Here, BMW perfects technology ranging from batteries to AR and VR integration. In the United States, the Technology…

2024 BMW i5 EPA Range With Different Wheel Sizes

2024 BMW i5 EPA Range With Different Wheel Sizes

The 2024 BMW i5 comes in two distinct flavors. You have the standard i5 eDrive40 model and a more powerful i5 M60 model. Each one offers impressive range, performance, and luxury. But, the range between…

We Asked BMW: Why Are Physical Buttons Going Away?

We Asked BMW: Why Are Physical Buttons Going Away?

It’s always interesting to see what BMW has planned for the future. As their motto seems to inch closer to “the Ultimate Tech Machine” year after year, software becomes increasingly important. And, in BMW’s endless…

Mercedes-AMG CLE 53 vs. BMW 4 Series Coupe: Photo Comparison

Mercedes-AMG CLE 53 vs. BMW 4 Series Coupe: Photo Comparison

If you’re anything like me, Mercedes-Benz coupes have always held a special place in your heart. They’re big and bad, commanding a second glance (perhaps because they’re relatively uncommon). So, it was a little disheartening…