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.
Photo Comparison: F66 MINI Cooper vs. F56 MINI Cooper

Photo Comparison: F66 MINI Cooper vs. F56 MINI Cooper

The fifth generation of the MINI Cooper – the F66 chassis – is finally here. Despite being heavily based on the outgoing F56 generation, there are some remarkable changes. Most notably in key areas like…

2025 BMW 4 Series Live on German Configurator

2025 BMW 4 Series Live on German Configurator

Despite debuting just a couple days ago, the new BMW 4 Series Coupe is already up on the German Build Your Own tool. While we’re certain there will be some differences between the North American…

BMW Z4 M40i Gets the Same Six-Speed Manual From Toyota Supra

Photo Comparison: 2025 BMW M4 Facelift vs M4 Pre-Facelift

Photo Comparison: 2025 BMW M4 Facelift vs M4 Pre-Facelift

The BMW M4 facelift – or LCI, “Life Cycle Impulse” in BMW-speak – is already here. The thematic improvements can be summarized as more. There’s more power, more ways to customize, more technology, and more cool…

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 –…