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 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... -
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... -
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. -
Mat Watson reveals his new car: living with a controversial performance estate5th Mar 2026Mat Watson has taken delivery of his new daily driver, and it’s a car which has split opinions among enthusiasts. Here’s an introduction... -
Mat Watson reviews the new Kia Sportage: I recommend this car to everyone3rd Mar 2026Mat Watson has been championing the Kia Sportage for years, but is the latest one still worth shouting about? He’s been driving the... -
Ferrari SF90 XX vs Koenigsegg Regera: Mat Watson drag races two insane hypercars28th Feb 2026What will win in a drag race between the Ferrari SF90 XX and a Koenigsegg Regera? Mat Watson has the two cars on a runway in Dubai to... -
Rivian R2 vs Tesla Model Y: which electric SUV does Mat Watson prefer?25th Feb 2026Mat Watson has thoroughly tested the new Tesla Model Y and the Rivian R2, but which of these game-changing electric SUVs does he prefer?... -
Mat Watson reviews the Volvo EX90: Is this the new king of luxury EVs?24th Feb 2026Mat has spent the last week with the new Volvo EX90 – a big, posh, seven-seat electric car with plenty of tech and a lovely interior.... -
Stars and (drag) strips forever: Ford Mustang Dark Horse vs Chevrolet Corvette Z06 vs Dodge Challenger SRT Demon21st Feb 2026The best and most powerful cars that the US of A has to offer go head-to-head in the latest Carwow drag race. But which of these cars... -
How I beat the stock market investing in cars19th Feb 2026Shares or collectible cars? I speak to TheCarCrowd to find out which investment could deliver bigger returns. -
Volkswagen Tayron vs Chery Tiggo 8: Mat Watson tests two seven-seaters with a £13,000 price difference18th Feb 2026If you’re after a seven-seat SUV, should you buy a Volkswagen Tayron, or save yourself £13,000 and buy a Chery Tiggo 8 instead? Mat... -
Mat Watson reviews the Alpine A290: it should be brilliant, but there’s a problem…17th Feb 2026Is the new Alpine A290 the car which proves electric hot hatches can be fun? Mat Watson has been driving it to find out. -
I raced a 790hp Porsche 911 Carrera T against a GT2 RS to see which is fastest14th Feb 2026The Porsche 911 GT2 RS is considered one of the most hardcore 911 models ever made, but can a tuned Carrera T beat it in a drag race? Mat...