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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Is the BMW M4 faster than a full-blown track day weapon?8th Apr 2025We all know the BMW M4 is properly quick, but can it beat a purpose-built track car in a drag race? I’m going to find out. -
Drag race: Porsche 911 GTS vs BMW M4 CS29th Mar 2025It’s time to see which of these German sports coupes is fastest down the quarter mile. -
Mat’s deal of the day: save over £10,000 on this practical SUV28th Mar 2025Find out why this practical family car is worth adding to your wish list. -
Bentley Bentayga vs Rolls Royce Cullinan: a very opulent drag race14th Mar 2025We’ve got nearly five tonnes of metal, leather and wood on the start line today for a properly posh drag race. -
Peugeot E-2008: save a staggering £11,540 on this electric SUV5th Mar 2025Looking for a smart-looking electric SUV? Then this car is worthy of a spot on your shortlist. -
Cupra Formentor vs Volkswagen Tiguan: which is best?4th Mar 2025Which should you buy between the sleek and stylish Cupra Formentor and the practical Volkswagen Tiguan? Let’s find out. -
Mat Watson: I was wrong about the BMW M528th Feb 2025Mat was left a bit cold by the new BMW M5 the first time he drove it, but is it better the second time around? He seems to think so… -
Bugatti vs Koenigsegg DRAG RACE: £10 million hypercar showdown22nd Feb 2025As drag races go, they don’t get much cooler, or more expensive than this. We’ve got a Bugatti Chiron to go up against the Koenigsegg... -
Volkswagen Tiguan vs Hyundai Tucson: family SUV head-to-head21st Feb 2025Which SUV should you choose between the Volkswagen Tiguan and the Hyundai Tucson? We’re going to find out. -
Is the new Audi A5 better than a BMW 3 Series or Mercedes C-Class?21st Feb 2025The new Audi A5 saloon is here – but how does it compare to the key alternatives from BMW and Mercedes? We’ve put all three to the test... -
Cybertruck vs every other Tesla: which is fastest?14th Feb 2025We’ve managed to get hold of the fastest version of every Tesla you can buy, including the Cyberbeast, to see which is best in a drag race. -
How to get the best price when changing your car – from carwow’s YouTube motoring expert, Mat Watson11th Sep 2023Nearly half of all drivers find switching cars stressful – and 44% worry about getting the right price New carwow data reveals top car... -
How to build one of the world’s most popular YouTube channels in your chosen niche29th Apr 2023carwow’s Chief Content Officer Mat Watson gives a run-down of what makes a successful YouTube channel.