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 Watson drag races his ultimate dream car: Porsche Carrera GT vs Lexus LFA18th Jul 2026Mat is behind the wheel of the Porsche Carrera GT, a car he’s coveted since the day it launched back in 2003, for a drag race against the... -
Mat’s Car of the Day: a used Mazda CX-60 is a great left-field family SUV18th Jul 2026Mat Watson explains how a used Mazda CX-60 could be the ideal car if you’re after an SUV which is posh and good to drive, but are bored... -
Lease this posh Chinese SUV from less than £230 per month17th Jul 2026Find out why you should lease this posh plug-in hybrid Chinese SUV with a long electric range, which could be yours for a bargain price... -
Mat’s Car of the Day: there are great lease deals available on the Volkswagen Tayron16th Jul 2026Mat Watson has found some tempting deals on the Volkswagen Tayron – a posh seven-seater with plenty of interior space and loads of tech... -
Snap up a used example of this little city car from less than £7,00015th Jul 2026This city car has got big-car features and low running costs. And the best part is that you can buy a used example through Carwow from... -
Mat’s Car of the Day: the Renault 5 is a brilliant electric car which you can buy with your head and your heart14th Jul 2026If you’re after a small electric car which is affordable, stylish and great to drive, Mat Watson reckons you can’t do much better than... -
Mat Watson reviews the Honda Super N: I love this dinky electric car, but it’s hard to recommend13th Jul 2026Mat Watson has spent a week with the new Honda Super N – a tiny EV with loads of character, and one big problem. -
Snag this posh electric coupe-SUV with £6,500 off and 0% APR13th Jul 2026This electric SUV has a beautiful cabin and a comfortable driving experience. What’s more, you can save £6,500 on a brand-new one through... -
Grab used example of this practical family SUV from less than £13,00012th Jul 2026This practical SUV is one of the best-selling cars in the UK for a reason. The best part is that you can buy a used example through... -
Porsche 911 Turbo S vs Porsche 911 Carrera 4 GTS: how much faster is the flagship in a drag race?11th Jul 2026Mat Watson is racing the first hybrid Porsche 911 against the most powerful one to see just how much faster it is. -
Mat’s Car of the Day: a used Skoda Kodiaq is a brilliant family car at a bargain price11th Jul 2026If you’re after a comfortable, spacious, seven-seater family car for less than £25,000, Mat Watson has found a great deal on a used Skoda... -
New BMW X5 vs new Audi Q7: Mat Watson compares the two latest luxury SUVs to pick a winner10th Jul 2026BMW and Audi have recently revealed new, large luxury SUVs, and Mat Watson has been to see them both, tested their practicality and tried... -
Snap up a used example of this plush hatchback from less than £12,00010th Jul 2026This small hatchback has a plush-feeling cabin and a very practical boot. What’s more, you can buy a used example through Carwow from... -
Mat’s Car of the Day: there are some amazing deals on the brilliant BMW 1 Series9th Jul 2026Mat Watson praised the BMW 1 Series for its posh-feeling interior and great tech, but it’s always been a bit expensive – before Carwow... -
This sporty SUV could be yours from less than £200 per month8th Jul 2026Find out why you should lease this car with a striking design and punchy performance, which could be yours to lease from less than £200...