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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Drag race: new Lamborghini Temerario vs Ferrari SF9013th Jun 2026Mat Watson is racing Lamborghini’s baby supercar against a flagship Ferrari to see if the raging bull can give the prancing horse a kicking. -
Toyota is building a new mid-engined sports car, and I’ve been on track in it – is this the new Celica?11th Jun 2026Toyota is working on a new, mid-engined sports car which Mat Watson reckons will be the new Celica. He’s been to Japan to learn more... -
Mat Watson’s been to see the new Audi Q7 – here’s everything you need to know about it9th Jun 2026This is the new Audi Q7. The styling has been overhauled, it’s packed with cutting-edge tech and it’s even bigger than before, and Mat... -
I asked the boss of Toyota his biggest fear about the future of cars, and the answer was EVs8th Jun 2026Mat Watson has sat down with Akio Toyoda, chairman of the board of directors for Toyota, and he’s declared he’s not too excited by... -
Mat Watson races a Lamborghini Revuelto against two bonkers tuned cars – which will win?8th Jun 2026Can a BMW hatchback and an Audi saloon car be a match for the 1,000hp Lamborghini Revuelto? Mat Watson is finding out on the Carwow drag... -
Forget the Kia EV5, buy a used EV9 instead – Mat Watson’s Car of the Day6th Jun 2026Mat Watson recently reviewed the new Kia EV5, and while it’s a cracking electric SUV he reckons a second-hand Kia EV9 offers better value... -
Jaecoo 7 vs Chery Tiggo 7: two similar Chinese cars, but Mat Watson has a clear favourite5th Jun 2026Mat Watson has tested the Jaecoo 7 and the Chery Tiggo 7. They’re both made by Chery International, both use the same engines and they’re... -
Mat Watson reviews the new Kia EV5: it’s very good, but there’s a problem1st Jun 2026The Kia EV5 is a comfy and spacious electric family SUV which you should add to your shortlist, but here’s why Mat Watson wouldn’t buy one. -
Mat Watson’s Zeekr 8X alternatives: five fast, posh and high-tech cars you can buy right now24th May 2026The Zeekr 8X is a bonkers Chinese hybrid SUV with 1,400hp and loads of clever tech. It’s an impressive bit of kit, but it won’t be... -
Drag race: the new Porsche 911 Turbo S takes on all of its predecessors23rd May 2026The new Porsche 911 Turbo S is insanely fast, so Mat Watson wants to find out how it compares to every 911 Turbo model which came before it. -
Should you lease or buy the Chery Tiggo 7? I’ve done the maths20th May 2026The Chery Tiggo 7 is one of the best-value SUVs you can buy, but you might actually be better off leasing one rather than paying cash or... -
Mat Watson checks out the new Mercedes-AMG GT Four Door Coupe: is AMG making a huge mistake?20th May 2026The new Mercedes-AMG GT Four Door Coupe ditches the V8 engine in favour of electric power. Mat Watson has taken a look around the car to... -
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... -
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 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...