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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This great lease deal makes the BYD Dolphin Surf look way more appealing19th Mar 2026The BYD Dolphin Surf is a funky-looking small electric car with a spacious interior and loads of standard kit. It’s not without its... -
Lease this great-value Chinese SUV from less than £185 per month18th Mar 2026Here’s why you should lease this roomy SUV, which could be yours to lease from less than £185 per month through Carwow. -
Mat Watson’s car of the day: this brilliant SUV is available with some great discounts17th Mar 2026Mat Watson recently reviewed the updated Kia Sportage, and while he was impressed with how good this SUV was as an all-rounder he did... -
You can grab this posh all-electric SUV with over £10,300 off16th Mar 2026This affordable SUV has plenty of space and a posh interior. The best part? You can save over £10,300 on a brand new one through Carwow... -
The Renault 5 is one of my favourite electric cars – here are five reasons to buy one14th Mar 2026Mat Watson loved the Renault 5 when he reviewed it, and right now there are some great deals on this funky little electric car which only... -
Mat Watson tests the Cadillac Escalade: should you import this instead of buying a Range Rover?13th Mar 2026You can now get a right-hand drive Cadillac Escalade in the UK, but is this giant American luxury SUV worth considering over the mighty... -
Snap up a used example of our former Car of the Year from less than £15,00013th Mar 2026This electric car is not only great value, it’s brilliant fun to drive too. What’s more, you can grab one used for less than £15,000. -
Why should you lease a Jaecoo E5? Here are 5 good reasons12th Mar 2026Mat Watson was really impressed with the Jaecoo E5 when he reviewed it last year, and some tempting lease deals make this electric SUV... -
Alpine A290 vs Mini Cooper SE Electric: Mat Watson chooses his favourite electric hot hatch11th Mar 2026Car enthusiasts love a hot hatchback, and Mat Watson is no exception. The Mini Cooper Electric and Alpine A290 prove there’s still a... -
Lease this posh Chinese car from less than £220 per month11th Mar 2026Find out why you should lease this spacious and posh-feeling SUV, which could be yours from less than £220 per month through Carwow. -
How does my new BMW M5 Touring compare to the old BMW M5?10th Mar 2026Mat Watson recently revealed his new daily driver: the BMW M5 Touring. It’s hugely powerful and impressive to drive, but is it an... -
Mat Watson tests the Volvo XC60: has Volvo perfected this car, or should it be retired?10th Mar 2026The Volvo XC60 has been around for over nine years now, and although it’s been updated multiple times it’s basically the same as it... -
Snag this brilliant all-rounder with over a whopping £11,100 off9th Mar 2026This saloon is one of the best in its class to drive and looks and feels cutting-edge. What’s more, you can save a staggering £11,100 on... -
I raced every generation of Ford Mustang to see how far this Muscle car has come7th Mar 2026Mat Watson has hopped across the pond to gather all seven generations of the iconic Ford Mustang for a very noisy drag race. -
Snag a used example of this practical family SUV from less than £15,0006th Mar 2026This car is worth a look if you’re after a practical family SUV with economical engines and a roomy cabin. What’s more, you can grab one...