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.
Top 5 Classic BMWs That are Still Affordable

Top 5 Classic BMWs That are Still Affordable

BMW vehicles have a pretty cyclical existence regarding pricing. Positioned as a luxury vehicle, their prices start out high before quickly depreciating. Then, typically in ten to twelve years, values bottom out. But, like other…

Best BMWs of the 1970s

Best BMWs of the 1970s

1970 was over five decades ago, but it was a decade rife with exceptional BMW products. The most noteworthy offerings established BMW as a premier automaker worldwide. There were some fantastic BMWs produced, most, if…

How to Activate Launch Control in Your Manual BMW

How to Activate Launch Control in Your Manual BMW

Almost every BMW enthusiast knows that most modern BMW vehicles equipped with automatic transmissions have an advanced Launch Control system built in. But did you know that manual vehicles also have launch control? While it…

2023 BMW Z4 Buyers Guide

2023 BMW 7 Series Buyers Guide

2023 BMW 7 Series Buyers Guide

2023 BMW 7 Series Overview The flagship BMW sedan has an all-new look and much wider dimensions than the previous year. The first model year of its seventh generation, the 2023 BMW 7 Series offers…

2023 BMW 4 Series Buyers Guide

2023 BMW 4 Series Buyers Guide

2023 BMW 4 Series Overview The 2023 BMW 4 Series is a unique vehicle in the BMW lineup. It’s available in three body styles, with two different engines and all-wheel or rear-wheel drive. However, they…

2023 BMW M8 Buyer's Guide

2023 BMW M8 Buyer’s Guide

The 2023 BMW M8 comes in three different flavors but offers the same great taste. A twin-turbo V8, all-wheel drive, and impeccably regal looks make it the flagship M car with few rivals. While a…

BMW M5: History and Evolution

BMW M5: History and Evolution

The BMW M3 is a fantastic car that is all too often associated with building the reputation that BMW has earned over the last few decades as a purveyor of fine, sporting, automobiles. Of course,…

2023 BMW 8 Series Buyer's Guide

2023 BMW 8 Series Buyer’s Guide

2023 BMW 8 Series Overview The BMW 8 Series gets a mild refresh for the 2023 model year, but nothing drastic. A slightly refreshed kidney grille gets newly-styled slats, the V8-powered and M-badged version gets…