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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Snap up a used example of this cracking city car from less than £9,00017th May 2026This stylish hatchback is spacious inside and good fun to drive. What’s more, you can buy a used example through Carwow from less than... -
Drag race: new Lamborghini Temerario vs Lamborghini Revuelto16th May 2026Mat Watson has got his hands on one of the first Lamborghini Temerarios in the UK, and he’s going to race it over the standing... -
Mat’s Car of the Day: the BMW X5 is my favourite SUV, and there are some crazy discounts available16th May 2026Mat Watson explains why the BMW X5 is one of the best premium SUVs you can buy, as well as how to save yourself over £12,000 on one. -
Save £3,000 on this sophisticated family SUV15th May 2026This SUV doesn’t only look smart, it’s great to drive too. The best part? You can save £3,000 on a brand-new one through Carwow. -
Volvo EX30 vs Jaecoo E5: Mat Watson tests two fashion-forward electric cars13th May 2026If you’re after a small and stylish electric car, should you buy the Range Rover-esque Jaecoo E5 or the Scandi-chic Volvo EX30? Mat... -
Mat Watson tests the new Mercedes S-Class: see why it’s not quite as good as a BMW 7 Series13th May 2026Mat Watson has been behind the wheel of the new Mercedes S-Class. It has new tech, an overhauled interior and an updated look, but it’s... -
Fancy leasing this eye-catching hatchback from £180 per month13th May 2026Find out why you should lease this classy and comfy hatchback, which could be yours to lease from £180 per month through Carwow. -
Mat Watson reviews the Zeekr 8X: Chinese SUV offers Rolls Royce luxury for a fifth of the price11th May 2026This is the Zeekr 8X, and it’s a super-posh hybrid SUV from China which is due to go on sale in the UK next year. Is it any good? Well... -
Jaecoo 7 vs Kia Sportage: Mat Watson tests two family SUVs to pick his favourite8th May 2026The Kia Sportage has long been one of the UK’s favourite family SUVs, but now the Chinese Jaecoo 7 is after its crown. Which one is best?... -
I bought a used luxury car for less than a Dacia Sandero, but was it a mistake?5th May 2026Mat Watson has spent just over £10,000 on a 20-year-old Bentley Continental GT with just 65,000 miles on the clock. It seems like a... -
Can the new Zeekr 8X beat a Ferrari in a drag race? Mat Watson finds out2nd May 2026The Zeekr 8X is a new plug-in hybrid SUV from China which is packing an insane amount of power, but can it beat its rivals from Ferrari,... -
Can you buy a good electric car for less than £3,000? I bought two to find out1st May 2026Electric cars are expensive, right? Well not necessarily. Mat Watson has bought two used EVs, both costing less than £3,000, and he’s... -
New BMW iX3 vs Tesla Model Y vs Audi Q6 e-tron: are German SUVs too expensive?28th Apr 2026Mat Watson is putting the all-new BMW iX3 up against its rivals from Tesla and Audi to find out if BMW’s most important car in decades is... -
Ferrari vs Lamborghini drag race: Speciale vs Pista vs STO vs Performante25th Apr 2026Mat Watson has gathered four different iterations of the Lamborghini Huracan, along with their equivalents from Ferrari for a drag race... -
Mat’s Car of the Day: a used Land Rover Discovery is a great way to go off-roading in comfort25th Apr 2026A recent off-road battle between the Chery Tiggo 9 and the Land Rover Discovery has Mat Watson browsing the classifieds, and it turns out...