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.

How BMW’s “Joy” Slogan Divided Fans But Boosted Sales

Could the BMW M3 Touring Finally Be Legal in the US?

Could the BMW M3 Touring Finally Be Legal in the US?

If you had “legally import a BMW M3 Touring” on your 2025 to-do list, you’re a far luckier and well-off individual than I. But after the latest communications surrounding the European Union and United States…

Every BMW X1 Generation Ranked by Reliability

Every BMW X1 Generation Ranked by Reliability

Across its three generations, the BMW X1 has evolved from a rear-wheel-drive, 3 Series–based crossover into a modern, tech-filled compact SUV. But with that evolution comes a wide range of ownership experiences. In this guide,…