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.
2024 BMW X3 Buyers Guide

2024 BMW X3 Buyers Guide

Refreshed for the 2022 model year, the BMW X3 remains one of the best options in the small SUV segment. Generous amenities, solid towing capacity, and remarkable performance have made it a bit of a…

2024 BMW X7 Buyers Guide

2024 BMW X7 Buyers Guide

The 2024 BMW X7 comes in two flavors, now marking the second year of its polarizing front-end refresh. Characterful powertrains, a bevy of luxury features, and the most modern technology currently available in a BMW…

The BMW ALPINA B8 Gran Coupe is Underappreciated

The BMW ALPINA B8 Gran Coupe is Underappreciated

Not terribly long ago, I wrote an article about the underappreciated nature of the M8 Coupe. Today, I’m spending a week with the 2023 BMW ALPINA B8 Gran Coupe. And while that review is still…

2024 BMW X3 M Buyers Guide

2024 BMW X3 M Buyers Guide

The BMW X3 M debuted just a few short years ago, the first model in the lineup to receive the newest generation of BMW’s twin-turbo inline-six engine, the S58. It got a light refresh in…

Here is How BMW Uses Driverless Vehicles for Testing Purposes

BMW Valet Parking - How To Park Your BMW Remotely

BMW Valet Parking – How To Park Your BMW Remotely

In recent years, BMW has taken an aggressively progressive stance on technology. From user interface systems like iDrive to self-driving tech, the last couple of years have seen many steps forward. Now, BMW joins Mercedes…

Inside BMW's $300 Million Testing City in Sokolov

Inside BMW’s $300 Million Testing City in Sokolov

The future of driving and the automotive industry is increasingly entwined with technology. From self-parking tech to Level 3 (and beyond) driving autonomy, BMW is doing everything possible to keep up. In fact, they’ve built…

We Tested the First Ever Level 3 Self-Driving in a BMW

We Tested the First Ever Level 3 Self-Driving in a BMW

The automotive industry is in a bit of a scramble to find autonomous driving solutions these days. BMW is no exception, bringing steady improvements to their original adaptive cruise control system brought to market in…

Should I Buy The BMW X5 M or X6 M?

Should I Buy The BMW X5 M or X6 M?

So, you’ve got $130,000-ish USD burning a hole in your pocket. You need an SUV with enough room for you, your golf clubs, and your growing family. But you also need enough power to smoke…

All Things MINI with Stefanie Wurst

All Things MINI with Stefanie Wurst

At the 2023 Goodwood Festival of Speed, BMWBLOG got to chat with Stefanie Wurst, Head of MINI, about the brand’s future, its navigating digitalization, a direct-to-customer sales model, and more. The conversation gave us an…