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 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…

Five Best BMW Lights Designs

BMW eBoost and Mild-Hybrids Explained

BMW eBoost and Mild-Hybrids Explained

Since around 2019, BMW has joined other automakers like Audi and Mercedes-Benz in marketing some of their vehicles as “mild-hybrids”. A mild-hybrid is a vehicle that uses some sort of electric aid parallel to the…

How much does it cost to lease a BMW iX?

How much does it cost to lease a BMW iX?

Being part of the BMW world means I get a lot of questions about the new BMW iX. One of the most common is regarding payments and leasing specifically. A a handful of iX models…

Where are BMW cars made?

Where are BMW cars made?

BMW’s production has expanded a lot in the late 20th century. For decades, BMW cars were manufactured only in Germany – formerly, Eisenach, and later Munich and Dingolfing. But today, BMW manufactures vehicles in fifteen…

How to Track my BMW Order (2022)

How to Track my BMW Order (2022)

Tracking the production of your new BMW can be an exciting – and sometimes frustrating – experience. While BMW client advisors are typically good judges, tracking your BMW order yourself is easy and not terribly…

The BMW M8 Coupe: Underappreciated

The BMW M8 Coupe: Underappreciated

The BMW M8 Coupe is always trying to be many things to many different people. Currently occupying the tertiary level of the M food chain, it must be fast. So, they gave it 617 horsepower…

Five Best Manual Transmission BMWs

Five Best Manual Transmission BMWs

It isn’t news – the manual transmission is on the way out, and everyone should be sad about it. It doesn’t take a luddite to realize that this, in general, sucks eggs. Luckily, enthusiasts are…