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 11 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.
Mat Watson is also the author of Auto Biography: An Utterly Unbiased Guide to Every Car that Matters, published by Penguin.
In 2016 he moved to Carwow to launch the new YouTube channel, which has since surpassed 11 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.
Mat Watson is also the author of Auto Biography: An Utterly Unbiased Guide to Every Car that Matters, published by Penguin.
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Articles by Mat Watson
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5 great used deals on the UK’s best-selling SUVs8th Oct 2026Looking for a bargain SUV? Here are five great used deals on some of the UK’s best-selling models. -
New Jaguar Type 01: Mat Watson gives his honest verdict7th Oct 2026This is the new all-electric Jaguar Type 01, and it’s the most important new car to come from the UK in years. Does it live up to the... -
Does the new 884hp Polestar 5 prove that you don’t need a Porsche?6th Oct 2026Mat Watson is testing the all-new Polestar 5 – a big, luxurious electric saloon which is taking on the Porsche Taycan and Audi e-tron GT.... -
Mat’s Car of the Day: why lease a Jaecoo 7 when you can have a Volkswagen Golf R for less?6th Oct 2026Mat Watson has found a cracking lease deal on one of his favourite hot hatches: the Volkswagen Golf R. -
Mat’s deal of the day: this roomy Chinese electric car is available with 0% APR4th Oct 2026Get behind the wheel of this practical and posh-feeling Chinese electric car with 0% APR and average savings of £2,600 on Carwow. -
Mat’s Car of the Day: a used BMW i4 is a quick and luxurious electric car for the same price as a Jaecoo E53rd Oct 2026Before you go out and spend £27,500 on a new Jaecoo E5, Mat Watson reckons you should check out used deals on the BMW i4. -
I drag raced every V12 Lamborghini to find out which one is fastest3rd Oct 2026Mat Watson has got hold of six V12-powered Lamborghinis going back as far as 1973, and he’s going to race them all down the standing... -
Mat’s Car of the Day: the Volkswagen ID4 is a family-friendly bargain1st Oct 2026Mat Watson has found some cracking lease deals on the Volkswagen ID4, and here are a few reasons he thinks you should shortlist this... -
Mat’s deal of the day: this funky electric family car could be yours with almost £5,000 off30th Sep 2026How does a spacious electric SUV with space-age looks and a comprehensive warranty sound? Pretty good, right? Especially when you can buy... -
Mat’s deal of the day: this sporty electric hatchback could be yours from less than £270 per month28th Sep 2026Did you know that you can get this sporty and spacious small EV from less than £270 per month? Read on to find out more. -
Drag race: new Audi RS5 takes on its predecessors with Mat Watson26th Sep 2026Mat Watson is racing the all-new, plug-in hybrid Audi RS5 against the two models which went before it to find out which is fastest. -
Mat’s Car of the Day: the Omoda 9 can rival the Audi Q5 in terms of tech and luxury, but it costs a lot less26th Sep 2026The Omoda 9 is a big hybrid SUV from China with a posh cabin and plenty of interior space. Here’s why Mat Watson thinks you should... -
I’ve seen the new Bentley Torcal in person – has Bentley gone too far?23rd Sep 2026I’ve been to Bentley’s headquarters to get an early look at the new Torcal, the brand’s first ever electric car. While it’s packed with... -
Mat Watson reviews the new Kia PV5: why this electric MPV could be a winner, and a few odd quirks21st Sep 2026The new Kia PV5 is a spacious and surprisingly car-like MPV, but it isn’t perfect. Here’s what Mat Watson thinks of this Volkswagen ID... -
Mat’s deal of the day: fancy this cool and boxy EV from less than £190 per month?21st Sep 2026I think this rather stylish electric car is certainly worth a look, especially as you can lease it from less than £190 per month.