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 practical SUV with a cavernous interior from just £120 per month17th Dec 2025Find out why you should lease this SUV with loads of interior space, which could be yours to lease from an impressive £120 per month. -
Fancy £4,750 off this head-turning hot hatch?15th Dec 2025This electric hatchback looks wicked and it’s brilliant to drive – and you can currently save £4,750 when you buy one brand-new through... -
Tuned Japanese rally car drag race: Mitsubishi vs Subaru vs Toyota13th Dec 2025What will win in a drag race between three highly-tuned, rally-bred Japanese legends? Mat Watson is about to find out. -
Snap up a used example of this sensible German family car from less than £15,00012th Dec 2025Did you know you can get this family hatchback from less than £15,000 when you buy one used through Carwow? Well, you’re in luck. -
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.