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.
2026 BMW iX vs. Previous Model: A Photo Comparison

2026 BMW iX vs. Previous Model: A Photo Comparison

The BMW iX launched in 2021 as BMW’s first purpose-built EV SUV. Nearly every year since has seen small tweaks and changes to improve on it. Now, BMW has opted for a true refresh, bringing…

BMW E30: The Design Story Behind an Automotive Classic

BMW E30: The Design Story Behind an Automotive Classic

It’s hard to imagine the world without the iconic BMW 3 Series. While it isn’t quite the model’s genesis, without the success of the E30 3 Series from the 1980s, the nameplate wouldn’t be where…

The Rise And Fall Of BMW’s Gran Turismo Models

The Story Behind the 4 Series’ Large Kidney Grille

The Story Behind the 4 Series’ Large Kidney Grille

It’s hard to even talk about BMW today without mentioning the grilles. Whether it’s the buck-toothed M3 or instantly recognizable (I’m being generous) XM, the grille is a big point of contention for BMW enthusiasts…