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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Lease this popular family SUV from less than £210 per month2nd Feb 2026Find out why you should lease this SUV with a stylish body and plenty of tech, which could be yours from less than £210 per month through... -
How fast is the new Audi S5 Avant? I raced it against some iconic RS cars to find out31st Jan 2026Mat Watson is going to see if the all-new Audi S5 Avant can really be faster in a drag race than full-fat Audi RS models of the past... -
Fancy over £7,400 off this funky Japanese SUV?30th Jan 2026This SUV is not only oh-so-stylish, it’s great fun to drive too. What’s more, you can currently save over £7,400 when you buy one brand... -
Snap up a used example of this no-frills hatchback from less than £7,00028th Jan 2026This small car stands out for its practicality and outstanding value for money. But what’s better is that you can snag a used example... -
I drove this £120,000 super-SUV to find out if Chinese car brands can do luxury yet27th Jan 2026I’ve been driving the Yangwang U8 – a tank-turning, semi-amphibious, 1000hp+ monster of an SUV. But do those headline stats mean it’s any... -
Lease this roomy and refined SUV from £185 per month26th Jan 2026Find out why you should lease this great-value SUV with lots of room and lots of kit, which could be yours from £185 per month through... -
I drag raced every generation of Porsche 911 GT3 RS to see which is the fastest24th Jan 2026Mat Watson makes no secret of his love for the Porsche 911 GT3 RS, but which of the four generations is quickest over the standing... -
Snag a used example of this roomy SUV from less than £10,00023rd Jan 2026This SUV is roomy, well-equipped and good value. But what’s better is that you can snag a used example from less than £10,000 through... -
Volvo EX30 vs Kia EV3: Mat Watson reveals which is his favourite small electric SUV22nd Jan 2026Mat Watson has thoroughly tested the Volvo EX30 and the Kia EV3, but which one is more worthy of your cash? Mat’s going to compare the... -
Lease this oh-so-desirable hatchback from £205 per month21st Jan 2026Find out why you should lease this stylish small car, which could be yours from £205 per month through Carwow. -
Mat Watson reviews the new Audi Q3 – “This is an Audi I’d really like to own”20th Jan 2026Mat has spent a week with the new Audi Q3, and he reckons it’s the best car the brand has launched in years, despite its eye-watering... -
Save over a whopping £17,100 on this high-end saloon19th Jan 2026This high-end saloon comes with plenty of kit and is comfortable throughout. Plus, you can currently save over a staggering £17,100 when... -
Grudge match: Bugatti Chiron SuperSport vs Koenigsegg Jesko Absolut17th Jan 2026Mat Watson is back behind the wheel of the Bugatti Chiron Super Sport for a drag race against the Koenigsegg Jesko Absolut following a... -
Snap up a used example of this high-quality SUV from less than £15,00016th Jan 2026This SUV is both practical and spacious. But what’s better is that you can snag a used example from less than £15,000 through Carwow. -
Jaecoo 5 vs Dacia Duster: Mat Watson tests two budget-friendly SUVs14th Jan 2026Mat Watson has thoroughly tested the Jaecoo 5 and the Dacia Duster, but which one does he think is worth your money? Let’s compare the two.