Steven Paul

Steven is a Senior Writer for BMWBLOG. A lifelong BMW enthusiast, he's owned everything from the most abused E36 to a brand-new M2 Competition and almost everything in between. He joined the team in 2020, bringing years of experience as a manager at a BMW dealership. Now he writes full-time with Cox Automotive and BMWBLOG (among others), bringing a unique voice and perspective on what he believes is the most compelling automotive landscape in history. He enjoys all cars, particularly BMW, Toyota/Lexus, and Porsche products.
New BMW X2 vs. the Old BMW X2 - Photo Comparison

New BMW X2 vs. the Old BMW X2 – Photo Comparison

The second generation of the misunderstood BMW X2 is here. Though they share powertrains, it gets all-new bodywork that sets it apart from its platform-mate, the BMW X1. An increased focus on lightweight materials and…

2024 BMW X2 vs. BMW X4 - Photo Comparison

2024 BMW X2 vs. BMW X4 – Photo Comparison

The BMW X2 is all-new for the next model year and gets a serious cosmetic upgrade. Gone are the uncertain proportions, replaced by a sporty, confident, aesthetic. It’s impossible to look at the new BMW…

2024 BMW X4 Buyers Guide

2024 BMW X4 Buyers Guide

The Sports Activity Coupe equivalent to the BMW X3, the X4 shares everything mechanically with its slightly more practical platform-mate. While there are some definite compromises in space, the extroverted design of the 2024 BMW…

2024 BMW M2 Coupe Buyers Guide

2024 BMW 2 Series Gran Coupe Buyers Guide

2024 BMW 2 Series Gran Coupe Buyers Guide

Not to be confused with the rear-wheel drive 2 Series Coupe – built on a different platform – the 2024 BMW 2 Series Gran Coupe is the least expensive BMW model you can buy new….

2024 BMW 2 Series Coupe Buyers Guide

2024 BMW 2 Series Coupe Buyers Guide

With over ten years of production, the BMW 2 Series Coupe is beginning to build quite a nice little legacy. While few changes have graced the platform since its introduction in 2022, it continues to…

2024 BMW M3 Buyer's Guide

2024 BMW M3 Buyer’s Guide

A polarizing design meets remarkable driving dynamics in the 2024 BMW M3, which continues into the newest model year, completely unchanged from last year. While that’s normally a reason to wait until the LCI for…

2024 BMW 3 Series Buyer's Guide

2024 BMW 3 Series Buyer’s Guide

After receiving pretty substantial updates last year, the seventh generation G20 BMW 3 Series marches onward virtually unchanged. It’s still quite a good value in the segment, with xDrive, PHEV, and powerful six-cylinder variants allowing…