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.
Naming Your BMW

Naming Your BMW

BMW’s cars ooze personality. That’s part of the reason so many people love them so much! Like boats, airplanes, and any other hobby, some enthusiasts think it’s only fitting to name their BMW. If you’re…

Could BMW M Develop a C8 Z06 Competitor?

Could BMW M Develop a C8 Z06 Competitor?

Chevrolet has just finally given us a look at what is very likely one of the final, fully gas-powered high-performance vehicles on the planet. In case you slept through it—unlikely—I’m talking about the C8 Corvette…

M2 and M4: Heavyweights

M2 and M4: Heavyweights

The G87 M2 is finally here – and what a car it promises to be. While there’s no doubt the powerful 458-horsepower S58 engine beneath the hood and massive 285mm rear tires will provide miles…

BMW S54 Engine - Everything You Need To Know

BMW S54 Engine – Everything You Need To Know

There’s a lot of components to making a car with the express purpose of bringing joy through driving. Some literal, some figurative. I like to believe the steering and suspension are the “soul” of the…

Opinion: BMW Gesture Control Was Ahead of Its Time

BMW Gesture Control: The Quick How-To Guide

BMW Gesture Control: The Quick How-To Guide

Gesture control started making an appearance in BMW’s cars back in 2015, with the then-new 7 Series. It’s now trickling down to most BMW models and will likely soon be standard equipment in every BMW….

The First-Ever BMW XM: How I'd Build It

The First-Ever BMW XM: How I’d Build It

The BMW XM has just been revealed – and regardless of how you feel about it, it’s nearly guaranteed to be a commercial success for BMW. The highlight is that the twin-turbocharged V8, paired with…

2023 ALPINA XB7: How I'd Build It

2023 ALPINA XB7: How I’d Build It

Today ALPINA confirmed that the facelifted X7 would indeed be receiving a bigger, better ALPINA XB7 version. You can read more about that here – but the headline really just reads as “more”. There’s more…

BMW's Best Hybrids

BMW’s Best Hybrids

BMW has always received praised for their fantastic six-cylinder engines. Mostly by the people that haven’t realized they built their reputation on staunch, reliable four-cylinders in Germany. And of course, the enlightened enthusiast realizes that…

Test driving a 600 horsepower BMW X3 M Competition

Test driving a 600 horsepower BMW X3 M Competition

The X3 M is a recent, but long overdue, addition to BMW M’s portfolio. Debuting in 2019, the X3 M represents BMW’s answer to Audi’s long-running SQ5 and Mercedes’ GLC63. Enthusiasts that needed some space…

How Often to Perform a BMW Oil Change

How Often to Perform a BMW Oil Change

Ensuring that your BMW has high-quality and good-condition engine oil is one of the simplest ways to keep it running in optimal condition. While intervals may change depending on the model, it’s easy to monitor…