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 1M and M2 – A Tale Of Two Cars

We swapped keys - my BMW M2 Competition, his BMW 1M - and exchanged our take on the cars during a test drive.

By Steven Paul • Updated: July 25, 2023 • Published: September 2, 2020

BMW 1M and M2 – A Tale Of Two Cars

TEST DRIVE: 2021 BMW 540i – That Six-Cylinder Never Disappoints

New for 2021 BMW 540i is a 48-volt mild-hybrid system which can aid fuel economy by recuperating energy lost during deceleration.

By Steven Paul • August 21, 2020

TEST DRIVE: 2021 BMW 540i – That Six-Cylinder Never Disappoints

2020 BMW M8 Coupe – A Luxury Gran Tourer With Track Capabilities

The top of the line 8 Series is of course, the BMW M8 coupe. Powered by the twin-turbocharged V8 engine producing 600 hp and 553 lb-ft torque

By Steven Paul • August 4, 2020

2020 BMW M8 Coupe – A Luxury Gran Tourer With Track Capabilities

Slow Car Fast or Fast Car Slow?

For your weekend fun, should you drive a slow but fun E36 3 Series or the faster BMW M2 Competition?

By Steven Paul • August 2, 2020

Slow Car Fast or Fast Car Slow?

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Comparison: BMW M2 vs. BMW M2 Competition – Is There A Big Gap?

You’re probably wondering why this comparison is fair. But both BMW M2 models have a true M spirit and great driving dynamics

By Steven Paul • July 24, 2020

Comparison: BMW M2 vs. BMW M2 Competition – Is There A Big Gap?