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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Lease this stylish small car from £160 per month14th Jan 2026Find out why you should lease this efficient small car that’s fun to drive, which could be yours from £160 per month through Carwow. -
Fancy over £9,000 off this eye-catching SUV?12th Jan 2026This SUV ticks all the family car boxes – plus you can currently save over £9,000 when you buy one brand-new through Carwow. -
Can a cheap Chinese car beat a £900k Ferrari?10th Jan 2026Mat Watson is going to race the £56,000 Xiaomi SU7 Ultra against a Ferrari SF90 XX which costs 12 times more. So can the Chinese EV take... -
Snag this used example of a brilliant all-rounder from less than £12,0009th Jan 2026This saloon can do it all and is the best-in-class to drive. But what’s better is that you can snap up a used example from less than... -
Lease this SUV with baby off-roader looks from £180 per month7th Jan 2026Find out why you should lease this little city car with funky baby 4×4 styling, which could be yours from £180 per month through Carwow. -
Petrol vs electric: is the hot hatchback dead?6th Jan 2026Mat Watson is drag racing an old Ford Fiesta ST against the current crop of small hot hatchbacks, including a couple of electric ones to... -
Would you like over £11,600 off this fantastic-looking electric car?5th Jan 2026This car is impressive value for money and is genuinely fun to drive – plus you can currently save over a whopping £11,600 when you buy... -
Are race cars really faster than road cars?3rd Jan 2026Mat Watson puts Aston Martin’s V12 Vantage to the ultimate test, racing it against the GT8 and the GT4 race car to see which is fastest... -
The top 5 most-watched Carwow YouTube videos of 202530th Dec 2025From million-pound drag races to the wildest dealership tour, these five videos dominated Carwow’s YouTube channel in 2025. -
Snag this SUV with clever tech from £270 per month26th Dec 2025Find out why you should lease this Chinese SUV with loads of interior space, which could be yours to lease from £270 per month. -
Why I’m impressed (and frustrated) with the BYD Seal U24th Dec 2025Mat Watson gets behind the wheel of the BYD Seal U, a super‑affordable plug‑in hybrid SUV. But does it stack up against the best in its... -
Treat yourself to this practical SUV with a massive £20,300 discount24th Dec 2025This seven-seat SUV is incredibly comfortable and practical – and you can currently save a staggering £20,300 when you buy one brand-new... -
Lease this spacious electric car with minimalist interior from £290 per month23rd Dec 2025Find out why you should lease this SUV with a modern-looking interior and loads of space in the back, which could be yours to from £290... -
Mat Watson: These are the best cars I’ve reviewed in 202522nd Dec 2025I drive loads of cars each year but most of them are pretty forgettable. These are the ones I’ve awarded a coveted ‘Buy It’ verdict -
Save over £4,100 on this luxurious-feeling electric SUV22nd Dec 2025This electric SUV has plush interior and very roomy back seats – and you can currently save over £4,100 when you buy one brand-new...