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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I tried making my own self-driving car to beat Tesla and it didn’t go well19th Mar 2026Mat Watson has found a new bit of tech which can, in theory, give an old car autonomous driving capabilities for less than £1,000. But is... -
This great lease deal makes the BYD Dolphin Surf look way more appealing19th Mar 2026The BYD Dolphin Surf is a funky-looking small electric car with a spacious interior and loads of standard kit. It’s not without its... -
Mat Watson tests the Cadillac Escalade: should you import this instead of buying a Range Rover?13th Mar 2026You can now get a right-hand drive Cadillac Escalade in the UK, but is this giant American luxury SUV worth considering over the mighty... -
Alpine A290 vs Mini Cooper SE Electric: Mat Watson chooses his favourite electric hot hatch11th Mar 2026Car enthusiasts love a hot hatchback, and Mat Watson is no exception. The Mini Cooper Electric and Alpine A290 prove there’s still a... -
I raced every generation of Ford Mustang to see how far this Muscle car has come7th Mar 2026Mat Watson has hopped across the pond to gather all seven generations of the iconic Ford Mustang for a very noisy drag race. -
Mat Watson reveals his new car: living with a controversial performance estate5th Mar 2026Mat Watson has taken delivery of his new daily driver, and it’s a car which has split opinions among enthusiasts. Here’s an introduction... -
Mat Watson reviews the new Kia Sportage: I recommend this car to everyone3rd Mar 2026Mat Watson has been championing the Kia Sportage for years, but is the latest one still worth shouting about? He’s been driving the... -
Ferrari SF90 XX vs Koenigsegg Regera: Mat Watson drag races two insane hypercars28th Feb 2026What will win in a drag race between the Ferrari SF90 XX and a Koenigsegg Regera? Mat Watson has the two cars on a runway in Dubai to... -
Rivian R2 vs Tesla Model Y: which electric SUV does Mat Watson prefer?25th Feb 2026Mat Watson has thoroughly tested the new Tesla Model Y and the Rivian R2, but which of these game-changing electric SUVs does he prefer?... -
Mat Watson reviews the Volvo EX90: Is this the new king of luxury EVs?24th Feb 2026Mat has spent the last week with the new Volvo EX90 – a big, posh, seven-seat electric car with plenty of tech and a lovely interior.... -
Stars and (drag) strips forever: Ford Mustang Dark Horse vs Chevrolet Corvette Z06 vs Dodge Challenger SRT Demon21st Feb 2026The best and most powerful cars that the US of A has to offer go head-to-head in the latest Carwow drag race. But which of these cars... -
How I beat the stock market investing in cars19th Feb 2026Shares or collectible cars? I speak to TheCarCrowd to find out which investment could deliver bigger returns. -
Volkswagen Tayron vs Chery Tiggo 8: Mat Watson tests two seven-seaters with a £13,000 price difference18th Feb 2026If you’re after a seven-seat SUV, should you buy a Volkswagen Tayron, or save yourself £13,000 and buy a Chery Tiggo 8 instead? Mat... -
I raced a 790hp Porsche 911 Carrera T against a GT2 RS to see which is fastest14th Feb 2026The Porsche 911 GT2 RS is considered one of the most hardcore 911 models ever made, but can a tuned Carrera T beat it in a drag race? Mat... -
Mat Watson reviews the Rivian R2: this car made me love EVs11th Feb 2026The new Rivian R2 is destined for UK roads in the next couple of years, and Mat Watson has flown to California to try out this...