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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Drag race: McLaren P1 vs Ferrari 296 GTB19th Jul 2025What will happen in a quarter-mile drag race between the legendary McLaren P1 and a Ferrari 296 GTB? Carwow’s Mat Watson is about to find... -
New Mercedes CLA Electric: how does it stack up against its alternatives?17th Jul 2025Mat Watson has had an early drive of the all-new, all-electric, Mercedes CLA. It’s really rather good, but there are some compelling... -
Koenigsegg drag race: Agera takes on Regera down the quarter mile12th Jul 2025What will happen in a quarter-mile drag race between a Koenigsegg Agera RS and a Koenigsegg Regera? Mat Watson is about to find out. -
Is the old Audi RS3 better than the new one? I’m going to find out…11th Jul 2025Carwow’s Mat Watson compares the first-generation Audi RS3 to the latest car to see how far this flagship hot hatch has come over the... -
Drag race: Ferrari SF90 vs 1,000hp estate car5th Jul 2025Can a family wagon be faster than an Italian supercar? I’m going to find out with a drag race! -
This striking SUV is now available from under £31,00030th Jun 2025This SUV blends distinctive design and Toyota’s proven hybrid system. Is this to your liking, and your next car? -
Mat Watson: this car is one of the last V8-powered AMG saloons, and it’s a bit of a used bargain24th Jun 2025I recently reviewed the new Mercedes-AMG E53, and while it’s fast and posh it left me feeling a bit cold. For less cash you could buy... -
Drag race: Pagani Huayra vs Ferrari Daytona SP321st Jun 2025What happens when you get £8 million worth of V12-powered hypercars on a drag strip? Well I’m about to find out. -
These are the fastest motorbikes I’ve ever raced against19th Jun 2025It’s not all about four wheels on the Carwow YouTube channel – sometimes we like to race against motorbikes. Here are the seven fastest... -
Drag race: BMW M5 vs Audi RS6 vs Porsche Panamera14th Jun 2025Can the old Audi RS6 Performance still hold its own against the latest hybrid German rocketships? I’m going to find out with a drag race. -
Ford F-150 Raptor R vs tuned Ford Ranger Raptor – Europe battles the USA on the Carwow drag strip10th Jun 2025What will win in a drag race between a full-fat V8 Ford F150 Raptor R from America and a tuned V6 Ranger Raptor from Europe? I’m going to... -
Supercar vs hypercar drag race: McLaren 750S takes on the McLaren P1 down the quarter mile7th Jun 2025Can McLaren’s latest supercar beat the legendary P1 hybrid hypercar in a drag race? I’m going to find out. -
Ferrari SF90 vs BMW M240i vs Volkswagen Golf R: an unexpected drag race with a shocking result31st May 2025Can a hot hatch and an M-lite BMW get the Ferrari SF90 in a panic on the drag strip? I’m going to find out. -
This was my favourite car of 2024 – here’s how you can save nearly £10,000 on one28th May 2025Mat Watson: This funky and desirable electric car is great value for money when you buy it new, and it’s even more of a bargain second hand. -
German track car drag race: Porsche 911 GT3 RS vs Mercedes-AMG GTR24th May 2025What will happen in a drag race between two crazy German track weapons? I’m going to find out.