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 Valet Parking - How To Park Your BMW Remotely

BMW Valet Parking – How To Park Your BMW Remotely

In recent years, BMW has taken an aggressively progressive stance on technology. From user interface systems like iDrive to self-driving tech, the last couple of years have seen many steps forward. Now, BMW joins Mercedes…

Inside BMW's $300 Million Testing City in Sokolov

Inside BMW’s $300 Million Testing City in Sokolov

The future of driving and the automotive industry is increasingly entwined with technology. From self-parking tech to Level 3 (and beyond) driving autonomy, BMW is doing everything possible to keep up. In fact, they’ve built…

We Tested the First Ever Level 3 Self-Driving in a BMW

We Tested the First Ever Level 3 Self-Driving in a BMW

The automotive industry is in a bit of a scramble to find autonomous driving solutions these days. BMW is no exception, bringing steady improvements to their original adaptive cruise control system brought to market in…

Should I Buy The BMW X5 M or X6 M?

Should I Buy The BMW X5 M or X6 M?

So, you’ve got $130,000-ish USD burning a hole in your pocket. You need an SUV with enough room for you, your golf clubs, and your growing family. But you also need enough power to smoke…

2024 BMW i7 M70 Can Cost As High As $207,945

All Things MINI with Stefanie Wurst

All Things MINI with Stefanie Wurst

At the 2023 Goodwood Festival of Speed, BMWBLOG got to chat with Stefanie Wurst, Head of MINI, about the brand’s future, its navigating digitalization, a direct-to-customer sales model, and more. The conversation gave us an…

BMW XM vs. BMW X7 - Which One is Bigger?

BMW XM vs. BMW X7 – Which One is Bigger?

While it’s a distant possibility, some out there might be cross-shopping the three-row BMW X7 with the radical and performance-focused BMW XM. There are some surprising similarities. Both boast a face that only a mother…

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…