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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Fancy leasing this good-looking SUV from £225 per month?10th Dec 2025Find out why you should lease this SUV with a sporty edge, which could be yours to lease from £225 per month. -
Snag this funky small EV brand-new with over £4,300 off8th Dec 2025This electric hatchback has a funky design and is fun to drive – and you can currently save over £4,300 when you buy one brand-new... -
Tuned BMWs vs supercars – which is better for drag racing?6th Dec 2025Mat Watson has lined up some heavily modified BMWs and a few exotic supercars, and they’re going to have it out on the Carwow drag strip... -
Snag a used example of this incredibly posh SUV from less than £11,0005th Dec 2025We’ve found a cracking deal on this posh small SUV, that’s normally a touch pricey brand-new, for less than £11,000. Want to know more? -
Snap up this solidly built SUV from less than £290 per month3rd Dec 2025Find out why you should lease this high-quality SUV, which could be yours from less than £290 per month. -
Fancy over £11,600 off this futuristic-looking hatchback?1st Dec 2025This electric hatchback gives you futuristic looks and a great driving experience – and you can currently save over £11,600 when you buy... -
Mat Watson races a Toyota-powered BMW against a BMW-powered Toyota29th Nov 2025Mat’s behind the wheel of an E46 BMW M3 with a Toyota Supra 2JZ engine in it, and he’s going to race it against the A80 Supra from the... -
Snap up this undeniably attractive small hatchback from £180 per month28th Nov 2025Find out why you should lease this stylish and efficient small car, which could be yours from £180 per month. -
Volkswagen changed EVERYTHING about the new T-Roc: is it better?23rd Nov 2025Mat has flown to Volkswagen’s factory in Portugal to drive the new T-Roc, as well as compare it to the old car. How does it stack up?... -
Drag race: Nissan Z vs Lotus Emira vs Toyota Supra vs Porsche GT4 RS22nd Nov 2025What will happen in a drag race between the new Nissan Z, a Lotus Emira, a Porsche Cayman GT4 and a Toyota Supra? Mat Watson is about to... -
Mat Watson tests the new Citroen C5 Aircross: France nailed it with this car18th Nov 2025Mat has been behind the wheel of the new Citroen C5 Aircross, and he reckons you should go right ahead and buy this family SUV. Here’s why. -
Drag race: BMW M2 CS vs Porsche 718 Cayman GT4 RS15th Nov 2025Which is quicker over the quarter mile? A BMW M2 CS or a Porsche 718 Cayman GT4 RS. Well, I’m about to find out and you can come along... -
Mat Watson tests the new Fiat Grande Panda: the saviour of small, cheap cars11th Nov 2025I’ve spent a week driving the new Fiat Grande Panda, and I reckon this is the car to buy if you’re after something cheap, cheerful and... -
I drove the new Chery Tiggo 8, and here’s everything I loved about this Chinese SUV4th Nov 2025Mat Watson has had some seat time in the new Chery Tiggo 8 – a bargain seven-seat SUV which punches well above its weight in terms of... -
Porsche 911 GT3 RS vs GT3 vs GT3 Touring drag race: does size really matter?1st Nov 2025Mat Watson is going to race these three track-focussed Porsche’s to see how their rear wings affect their straight-line performance.