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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Jaecoo 8 vs Hyundai Santa Fe: can this new Chinese SUV beat our former Car of the Year?2nd Aug 2026The Hyundai Santa Fe is one of our favourite seven-seaters, but now the Jaecoo 8 is here offering more standard equipment for less money.... -
Snag a used example of this sensible Skoda from less than £14,002nd Aug 2026This spacious and well-built family SUV is certainly one to be on your radar. And the best part is that you can buy a used example... -
Drag race blog2nd Aug 2026The new Maserati GT2 Stradale is a real fire-breather with a twin-turbocharged V6, but is it a match for a V10-powered Lamborghini? Let’s... -
Mat’s Car of the Day: you can lease this practical family SUV for the same price as a small hatchback1st Aug 2026Want seven seats, hybrid power and a practical interior for a bargain price? You’ll want to check out this Nissan X-Trail leasing deal... -
This well-equipped hatchback is worth a look, especially when you can lease it from less than £155 per month31st Jul 2026Looking for an affordable hatchback? This lease deal could be just what you’re after, with monthly payments from less than £155. -
Mat’s Car of the Day: a used Volvo EX30 is a stylish, award-winning EV bargain30th Jul 2026The Volvo EX30 was Carwow’s Car of the Year in 2024, and now it’s starting to look temptingly cheap on the used market. Mat Watson... -
This is the biggest Audi ever made, in more ways than one – Mat Watson tests the new Audi Q929th Jul 2026Audi has finally launched a competitor to the BMW X7 and Mercedes GLS. The new Q9 is a £100,000 seven-seater with loads of tech and some... -
Looking for your first car? Grab this stylish one from under £5,00029th Jul 2026This stylish city car would make an excellent first car. The best part is that you can buy one through Carwow from less than £5,000. -
Mat’s Car of the Day: the Cupra Formentor is a hot hatch in a family-friendly body28th Jul 2026Looking for a sporty car with space for the kids? Mat Watson reckons the Cupra Formentor is an excellent choice, and there are some huge... -
Mat Watson reviews the new Mercedes C-Class EV: is it worth £20,000 more than a Tesla Model 3?28th Jul 2026This is the new Mercedes C-Class EV, and it’s an alternative to cars like the Polestar 2 and the upcoming BMW i3. Is it any good? Mat... -
This luxury saloon has never looked better value with over £31,000 off27th Jul 2026It’ll be very hard to ignore this deal on this incredibly posh saloon, especially seeing as there’s over a whopping £31,000 off its price... -
This stylish used SUV could be yours from less than £14,00026th Jul 2026This fun and stylish small SUV starts at over £25,000 when buying new, but you can get a used example for much less through Carwow. -
Drag race: new Porsche Cayenne Electric takes on the Ferrari Purosangue and Lamborghini Urus25th Jul 2026The new Porsche Cayenne Electric is monstrously powerful, but is it a match for a V12-powered Ferrari or a Lamborghini with a V8 engine?... -
Mat’s Car of the Day: the Omoda 9 offers Audi Q5 levels of luxury for £15,000 less25th Jul 2026If you’re after a large, posh, plug-in hybrid SUV, the Omoda 9 is well worth a look. Mat Watson explains why. -
Looking to lease a posh hatchback at a bargain price? This one could be yours from less than £270 per month24th Jul 2026This posh hatchback isn’t only fun to drive, it’s got top-notch tech too. The best part is that you can lease one of these from less than...