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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Should you buy a Volkswagen Golf or a Honda Civic? Mat Watson finds out24th Apr 2026The Volkswagen Golf and Honda Civic are two great family hatchbacks which are well-equipped, good to drive and practical, but which one’s... -
New BMW 7 Series revealed: Mat Watson shows you the massive upgrades for this Mercedes S-Class killer22nd Apr 2026BMW has given the 7 Series a massive update for 2026 including revised styling, new tech and an overhauled interior. Mat Watson is going... -
Is my BMW M5 Touring faster than its rivals from Audi, Mercedes and Porsche?18th Apr 2026Mat Watson has lined up his new BMW M5 Touring against an Audi RS6 GT, a Mercedes-AMG GT Four-Door and a Porsche Panamera Turbo S... -
Volvo XC60 vs BMW X3: Mat Watson chooses his favourite posh SUV17th Apr 2026If you’re in the market for a posh SUV, you may be shopping between the BMW X3 and the Volvo XC60. Mat Watson has thoroughly tested both... -
Can the Chery Tiggo 9 beat a Land Rover off road? Mat Watson finds out14th Apr 2026The Chery Tiggo 9 may be almost £20,000 cheaper than a Land Rover Discovery, but can it match that car’s off-road ability? Mat Watson is... -
You can get 300+ miles of electric range for £300 a month with this Skoda Elroq lease deal8th Apr 2026The Skoda Elroq is one of the best electric family cars I’ve driven, and with monthly leasing prices like this it’s well worth considering -
Lamborghinis vs electric cars: which is fastest in a drag race?4th Apr 2026What will happen in a drag race between a bunch of Lamborghinis and some family-friendly electric cars? Mat Watson is going to find out. -
Mat’s Car of the Day: the Suzuki Swift is a steal at just £175 per month4th Apr 2026If you’re after a cheap and cheerful small car which is good fun to drive, Mat Watson reckons you’ll want to check out the Suzuki Swift. -
Mat Watson buys a Mia C: how hard is it to fix one of the UK’s rarest cars?2nd Apr 2026Mat Watson has spent £3,000 on a one-of-five electric city car. On paper, the Mia C should make a great urban runaround, but the cost of... -
Fancy leasing this stylish hatchback from less than £195 per month?1st Apr 2026Find out why you should lease this oh-so-desirable hatchback, which could be yours from less than £195 per month through Carwow. -
Behind the scenes on the most expensive drag race I’ve ever filmed28th Mar 2026Mat Watson has flown to Abu Dhabi to try and put together the most insane series of drag races he’s ever filmed. Here we go behind the... -
Is this 25-year-old Honda Prelude better than the new one? Mat Watson finds out27th Mar 2026Mat Watson was impressed by the new Honda Prelude when he tested it in March, but how does it compare to its predecessor? He’s going to... -
Am I faster than a movie star? Mat Watson takes on Orlando Bloom26th Mar 2026Mat Watson has got three Porsche Cayennes on a drag strip in the United States and one mission – launch them faster than Orlando Bloom.... -
Fancy leasing this smart-looking hatchback from less than £150 per month?22nd Mar 2026Find out why you should lease this hatchback that’s got a smart exterior design and is comfortable to drive, which could be yours to... -
I raced every BMW M car to see which is fastest21st Mar 2026Mat Watson has managed to line up every car from BMW’s M division for a drag race, including his M5 Touring daily driver.