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.
2023 BMW M2 G87: How I'd Build It

2023 BMW M2 G87: How I’d Build It

The new G87 M2 configurator has gone live in a couple different countries, and since I’ve got more time than money, I decided to give it a go and build one out. The configurator for…

What is Your Favorite BMW Color?

What is Your Favorite BMW Color?

Does anybody remember back in the day before the BMW Individual Visualizer existed? Armed with rudimentary Photoshop skills and our imaginations, we toiled for hours (or minutes) to get our dream color on our dream…

Best Looking BMW Models of All Time

Best Looking BMW Models of All Time

BMW has made some fantastic looking cars over the years. I’ll be the first to argue that an exciting powertrain and compelling chassis are the two most important parts of any car. But how a…

Naming Your BMW

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

Opinion: BMW Gesture Control Was Ahead of Its Time

BMW’s gesture control wasn’t a hit when it debuted back in 2015. Press either ignored it entirely, couldn’t operate it, or found it to be redundant. Worse still: as recently as this year, some well-respected…

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…