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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Drag race: new Ferrari 296 vs Lamborghini Revuelto19th Sep 2026Mat Watson has got the new Ferrari 296 Speciale in for a drag race, so let’s see how it gets on against a Lamborghini with an engine... -
These cheap small electric cars were put to the ultimate range test18th Sep 2026Carwow took eight of the cheapest small EVS on sale and drove them until their batteries completely drained and they stopped. But which... -
Mat Watson reviews the new Volvo ES90: find out why it’s really good, but also so annoying14th Sep 2026The new Volvo ES90 is a handsome and comfortable electric car that’s worth a look. Here’s what Mat Watson makes of this Audi A6 e-tron... -
Drag race: new Porsche Cayenne Turbo Electric vs Ferrari 296 GTS12th Sep 2026Mat Watson is racing Porsche’s most powerful road car ever against the Ferrari 296 GTS to find out if lightness is more important than... -
New Audi A2 e-tron vs Volvo EX30: is Audi’s new baby EV worth waiting for?11th Sep 2026The Audi A2 is the brand’s new entry-level electric car, and on paper it’s got a lot going for it. But can it beat the former Carwow Car... -
The 5 fastest Chinese cars Mat Watson has ever driven8th Sep 2026China is making some of the fastest cars in the world right now, and Mat Watson has raced a lot of them on the Carwow drag strip. Here... -
Mat Watson reviews the new Audi A2 e-tron: is it as groundbreaking as the original?7th Sep 2026This is the new Audi A2 e-tron, and it’s an electric car which replaces both the A1 and the Q2. Mat Watson has been to look around the... -
Drag race: can this bonkers 1,100hp BMW M2 drift car beat a Lamborghini Huracan?5th Sep 2026Mat Watson is drag racing a Lamborghini Huracan Performante against Red Bull’s highly-tuned BMW M2 drift car. This will be a close one,... -
Drag race: how fast are these new Chinese luxury cars?29th Aug 2026Denza is a new Chinese brand launching in the UK with two 1,000hp+ electric cars, but how fast are they really? Mat Watson is racing them... -
Mat’s Car of the Day: a used Audi S8 is quietly super-cool22nd Aug 2026Fly under the radar in one of the ultimate undercover cars – the Audi S8. Mat reckons you should consider this great-value super-saloon... -
Drag race: the ultra-tuned 1,067hp Gunther Werks F-26 takes on all comers22nd Aug 2026It’s a Battle Royale on the Carwow drag strip this week, as the Gunther Werks F-26 races against a selection of increasingly powerful... -
Does the Dacia Duster still deserve its ‘best-value’ crown? Mat compares it to the new Chery Tiggo 4 to find out22nd Aug 2026Dacia has always sold some of the cheapest cars around – but the latest Duster Hybrid is over £3,000 more expensive than the new, full... -
Mat’s Car of the Day: this used Kia is as sensible as cars get for under £15,00020th Aug 2026A Kia Ceed is never going to set your heart racing, but it’s a brilliant alternative to a Volkswagen Golf or Ford Focus – and it’s... -
Mat’s Car of the Day: the Peugeot 5008 gives you 7 seats for £237 a month18th Aug 2026One of the best ways to ferry a large family around, the Peugeot 5008 has loads of room and is super-comfy – and it’s incredible value to... -
Audi vs AUDI: can China make a better German car than Germany?18th Aug 2026I’ve got my hands on the new China-only AUDI E7X, a high-tech electric SUV with a staggeringly low price. I’ve compared it to the...