Mat Watson
Chief Content Officer
Mat has been a motoring journalist for more than two decades, starting out writing for magazines at Dennis Publishing before moving on to present the Auto Express and CarBuyer YouTube channels.
In 2016 he moved to Carwow to launch the new YouTube channel, which has since surpassed 8 million subscribers. Mat is also Chief Content Officer, overseeing all editorial content across the company's websites in the UK, Spain and Germany.
As well as his YouTube exploits, Mat has also presented for television, including a 10-part ITV4 series called I Want That Car, where he helped people buy their dream used motor.
In 2016 he moved to Carwow to launch the new YouTube channel, which has since surpassed 8 million subscribers. Mat is also Chief Content Officer, overseeing all editorial content across the company's websites in the UK, Spain and Germany.
As well as his YouTube exploits, Mat has also presented for television, including a 10-part ITV4 series called I Want That Car, where he helped people buy their dream used motor.
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Articles by Mat Watson
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Mat’s Car of the Day: the Chery Tiggo 4 is already cheap, but that doesn’t mean you can’t get it cheaper15th Sep 2026Mat Watson recommends the Chery Tiggo 4 to anyone looking for a cheap, well-equipped small SUV, and you can save almost £2,700 on one... -
Mat Watson reviews the new Volvo ES90: find out why it’s really good, but also so annoying14th Sep 2026The new Volvo ES90 is a handsome and comfortable electric car that’s worth a look. Here’s what Mat Watson makes of this Audi A6 e-tron... -
Mat’s deal of the day: this affordable Chinese EV could be yours with over £5,500 off14th Sep 2026This Chinese electric car with a practical cabin and a decent range of up to 248 miles is certainly one to have a look at, especially... -
Mat’s deal of the day: grab this practical family SUV for less than £12,50013th Sep 2026Here’s a great deal on this used family SUV that’s worth a look, which could be yours from less than £12,500. -
Drag race: new Porsche Cayenne Turbo Electric vs Ferrari 296 GTS12th Sep 2026Mat Watson is racing Porsche’s most powerful road car ever against the Ferrari 296 GTS to find out if lightness is more important than... -
Mat’s Car of the Day: save over £5,500 on the excellent MG HS12th Sep 2026The MG HS is cheap to start with, but you can get it even cheaper through Carwow. Mat Watson explains why you should add this car to your... -
New Audi A2 e-tron vs Volvo EX30: is Audi’s new baby EV worth waiting for?11th Sep 2026The Audi A2 is the brand’s new entry-level electric car, and on paper it’s got a lot going for it. But can it beat the former Carwow Car... -
Mat’s deal of the day: this rugged seven-seater could be yours from less than £270 per month11th Sep 2026This handsome SUV is certainly one to have a look at, especially since you can currently get a decent lease deal on one. -
Mat Watson reviews the new Renault Twingo: why I think you should just go right ahead and buy this car10th Sep 2026The new Renault Twingo is a fun, affordable and surprisingly practical small electric car, and Mat Watson is rather smitten with it. -
Mat’s Car of the Day: the Skoda Kodiaq offers unbeatable family value for under £300 per month10th Sep 2026The Skoda Kodiaq is hugely practical, comfortable to drive and comes with all the tech you need, and you can lease one for less than £300... -
Mat’s deal of the day: snap up this stylish hatchback for less than £12,5009th Sep 2026This hatchback is fun to drive and looks great inside. The best part? You can buy a used example through Carwow for less than £12,500. -
The 5 fastest Chinese cars Mat Watson has ever driven8th Sep 2026China is making some of the fastest cars in the world right now, and Mat Watson has raced a lot of them on the Carwow drag strip. Here... -
Mat’s Car of the Day: a used Lexus RX is a great alternative to the posh German SUVs8th Sep 2026Mat Watson has found a cracking deal on a used Lexus RX – a Japanese luxury SUV with a great hybrid engine. Here’s why he thinks you... -
Mat’s deal of the day: this spacious Chinese SUV could be yours with over £3,750 off7th Sep 2026Get over £3,750 off this spacious SUV with a great hybrid engine, through Carwow. -
Mat Watson reviews the new Audi A2 e-tron: is it as groundbreaking as the original?7th Sep 2026This is the new Audi A2 e-tron, and it’s an electric car which replaces both the A1 and the Q2. Mat Watson has been to look around the...