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: can the new Porsche 911 Turbo S beat a Ferrari?27th Jun 2026The new Porsche 911 Turbo S is a bit of a beast, with more power than ever and one of the best launch control systems out there. Is it a... -
I drag raced the world’s first four-wheel drive Toyota Supra Mk5, and it has 1,000hp20th Jun 2026Mat Watson is racing two 1,000hp Japanese legends: the Toyota Supra and the Nissan GT-R. The Nissan should walk it, but the Supra is... -
Jaecoo 7 vs Audi Q3: China takes on Germany in a battle of the PHEVs19th Jun 2026The Audi Q3 is one of the go-to small, posh SUVs, but it’s facing ever more difficult competition from cheaper Chinese alternatives like... -
Should you buy an Audi Q7 now, or wait for the new one?19th Jun 2026The new Audi Q7 will be going on sale in the next few weeks, but is it worth waiting for or should you just go and buy the outgoing car... -
Fiat Grande Panda vs Citroen e-C3: these budget EVs are basically the same, but which is best?18th Jun 2026Mat Watson has thoroughly tested the Citroen e-C3 and the Fiat Grande Panda Electric, and he’s going to tell you which one is best. -
Jaecoo and Omoda roll out 0% APR PCP deals across more models16th Jun 2026Eyeing up a Jaecoo or Omoda? These brands are currently offering 0% APR if you take out PCP finance on one. -
Snag this smart-looking Chinese car with £3,600 off15th Jun 2026This SUV has a superb hybrid engine and lots of equipment. What’s more, you can save £3,600 on a brand-new one through Carwow. -
Alpine A290 vs Renault 5: why is there almost £9,000 between these cars?13th Jun 2026The Alpine A290 is essentially a hotter version of the Renault 5, but is it worth an extra £8,750? Mat Watson has tested both, and he’s... -
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... -
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...