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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New Honda Super-N vs Renault 5: Mat Watson reveals the best small electric car21st Jul 2026Small, cheap electric cars are getting more common, and the Honda Super N is one of the latest offerings. How does it compare to the... -
Mat’s car of the day: a used BMW iX is an ultra-luxurious electric car for the same price as a Jaecoo E521st Jul 2026Mat Watson has found some crazy used car deals on the BMW iX, allowing you to get behind the wheel of a £75,000 electric car for a... -
Mat Watson drag races his ultimate dream car: Porsche Carrera GT vs Lexus LFA18th Jul 2026Mat is behind the wheel of the Porsche Carrera GT, a car he’s coveted since the day it launched back in 2003, for a drag race against the... -
Porsche 911 Turbo S vs Porsche 911 Carrera 4 GTS: how much faster is the flagship in a drag race?11th Jul 2026Mat Watson is racing the first hybrid Porsche 911 against the most powerful one to see just how much faster it is. -
Mat’s Car of the Day: a used Skoda Kodiaq is a brilliant family car at a bargain price11th Jul 2026If you’re after a comfortable, spacious, seven-seater family car for less than £25,000, Mat Watson has found a great deal on a used Skoda... -
New BMW X5 vs new Audi Q7: Mat Watson compares the two latest luxury SUVs to pick a winner10th Jul 2026BMW and Audi have recently revealed new, large luxury SUVs, and Mat Watson has been to see them both, tested their practicality and tried... -
“It’s just okay” – Mat Watson reviews the Peugeot 4087th Jul 2026This is the updated Peugeot 408 – a stylish, quirky family car with a big boot and lots of tech. Mat Watson has been testing it to find... -
Mat’s Car of the Day: why I’d choose the Citroen C5 Aircross over the Jaecoo 77th Jul 2026Mat Watson reckons the Citroen C5 Aircross is a brilliant family SUV, and there are some cracking deals available on this car which make... -
I drag raced the most extreme versions of every Maserati on sale to see which is quickest4th Jul 2026Mat Watson is on the startline of the Carwow drag strip with every Maserati currently on sale, and he’s going to race them down the... -
Mat’s Car of the Day: why you should buy the outgoing BMW X5 while you still can4th Jul 2026The BMW X5 is one of the best luxury SUVs out there, and with the new one going on sale soon there are some crazy deals on the outgoing... -
New MG S9 vs Chery Tiggo 8: can it beat the reigning Car of the Year? Mat Watson finds out3rd Jul 2026This is the new MG S9, and on paper it’s the best-value SUV you can buy right now. Is it a match for the Chery Tiggo 8? Mat Watson has... -
Mat’s Car of the Day: a used Citroen C5 X is the most comfortable car you can buy for less than £20,0002nd Jul 2026The Citroen C5 X may not have been a sales hit, but Mat Watson reckons it’s still a brilliant, quirky and comfortable family car which... -
Mat Watson: these are the best cars I’ve driven in 2026 so far1st Jul 2026Now that we’re halfway through 2026, Mat Watson is looking back over all the cars he’s reviewed this year and picking his favourites. -
The new BMW X5 is here, and I’ve been to see it: my honest first impressions30th Jun 2026This is the all-new BMW X5. It’s packed with loads of new tech and is available with a range of fuel options which you’d never imagine... -
Mat’s Car of the Day: the Volkswagen Passat is the best family car you can lease for less than £330 per month30th Jun 2026There are some fantastic lease deals on the Volkswagen Passat at the moment, and Mat Watson reckons this cavernous estate car should be...