
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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Drag race: BMW M5 vs Audi RS6 vs Porsche Panamera14th Jun 2025Can the old Audi RS6 Performance still hold its own against the latest hybrid German rocketships? I’m going to find out with a drag race.
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Fancy over £6,900 off this award-winning car?13th Jun 2025Find out why this car took top honours at the 2025 Carwow Car of the Year Awards – and why it should be on your shortlist.
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Lease Tesla’s cheapest electric car from £320 per month12th Jun 2025Find out why you should lease this very fast electric car with massive range from £320 per month.
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Lease this feature-packed SUV from £310 per month12th Jun 2025Need space and everyday practicality? You can lease this large SUV from just £310 a month.
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Ford F-150 Raptor R vs tuned Ford Ranger Raptor – Europe battles the USA on the Carwow drag strip10th Jun 2025What will win in a drag race between a full-fat V8 Ford F150 Raptor R from America and a tuned V6 Ranger Raptor from Europe? I’m going to...
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Hybrid or petrol? This SUV has it all – now with £6,250 off10th Jun 2025This French SUV combines several engine options, cutting-edge technology, and a bold exterior design – all for less than £32,000.
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This electric car is epic to drive, and I’ve found one for half price9th Jun 2025The Porsche Taycan GTS blew me away when I first drove it in 2022, and now you can save £60,000 by buying one second-hand.
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Mat Watson: This new Chinese SUV really impressed me, but there’s one thing letting it down9th Jun 2025I’ve been living with the new Jaecoo 7. It looks great and you get loads of standard equipment, but it’s not the best SUV to drive.
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Want a roomy plug-in hybrid SUV? You can lease one from £340 per month9th Jun 2025Find out why you should lease this spacious, super-affordable plug-in hybrid SUV from just £340 per month.
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Supercar vs hypercar drag race: McLaren 750S takes on the McLaren P1 down the quarter mile7th Jun 2025Can McLaren’s latest supercar beat the legendary P1 hybrid hypercar in a drag race? I’m going to find out.
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Get this posh saloon used for less than £16,0006th Jun 2025This saloon is hi-tech, comfy, and loaded with kit, but it’s a bit pricey. You can, however, find used models on Carwow for under £16,000.
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Want an SUV with roomy rear seats? You can lease one from £240 per month5th Jun 2025Lease this small SUV with a spacious cabin and plenty of high-tech features from just £240 per month.
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Save up to £9,000 on this German alternative to the Tesla Model Y4th Jun 2025The Tesla Model Y gets a lot of attention – but you shouldn’t underestimate this German electric SUV.
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Get this jacked-up hatchback used for less than £11,0003rd Jun 2025Pumped-up, off-road inspired looks and city car manners are a funky mix for this hatchback. The best part? You can find used models on...
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This well-equipped SUV could be yours from £300 per month2nd Jun 2025Lease this SUV with heaps of practicality and good interior from £300 per month.