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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Jaecoo 7 vs Kia Sportage: Mat Watson tests two family SUVs to pick his favourite8th May 2026The Kia Sportage has long been one of the UK’s favourite family SUVs, but now the Chinese Jaecoo 7 is after its crown. Which one is best?... -
I bought a used luxury car for less than a Dacia Sandero, but was it a mistake?5th May 2026Mat Watson has spent just over £10,000 on a 20-year-old Bentley Continental GT with just 65,000 miles on the clock. It seems like a... -
Can the new Zeekr 8X beat a Ferrari in a drag race? Mat Watson finds out2nd May 2026The Zeekr 8X is a new plug-in hybrid SUV from China which is packing an insane amount of power, but can it beat its rivals from Ferrari,... -
Can you buy a good electric car for less than £3,000? I bought two to find out1st May 2026Electric cars are expensive, right? Well not necessarily. Mat Watson has bought two used EVs, both costing less than £3,000, and he’s... -
New BMW iX3 vs Tesla Model Y vs Audi Q6 e-tron: are German SUVs too expensive?28th Apr 2026Mat Watson is putting the all-new BMW iX3 up against its rivals from Tesla and Audi to find out if BMW’s most important car in decades is... -
Ferrari vs Lamborghini drag race: Speciale vs Pista vs STO vs Performante25th Apr 2026Mat Watson has gathered four different iterations of the Lamborghini Huracan, along with their equivalents from Ferrari for a drag race... -
Mat’s Car of the Day: a used Land Rover Discovery is a great way to go off-roading in comfort25th Apr 2026A recent off-road battle between the Chery Tiggo 9 and the Land Rover Discovery has Mat Watson browsing the classifieds, and it turns out... -
Should you buy a Volkswagen Golf or a Honda Civic? Mat Watson finds out24th Apr 2026The Volkswagen Golf and Honda Civic are two great family hatchbacks which are well-equipped, good to drive and practical, but which one’s... -
New BMW 7 Series revealed: Mat Watson shows you the massive upgrades for this Mercedes S-Class killer22nd Apr 2026BMW has given the 7 Series a massive update for 2026 including revised styling, new tech and an overhauled interior. Mat Watson is going... -
Is my BMW M5 Touring faster than its rivals from Audi, Mercedes and Porsche?18th Apr 2026Mat Watson has lined up his new BMW M5 Touring against an Audi RS6 GT, a Mercedes-AMG GT Four-Door and a Porsche Panamera Turbo S... -
Volvo XC60 vs BMW X3: Mat Watson chooses his favourite posh SUV17th Apr 2026If you’re in the market for a posh SUV, you may be shopping between the BMW X3 and the Volvo XC60. Mat Watson has thoroughly tested both... -
Can the Chery Tiggo 9 beat a Land Rover off road? Mat Watson finds out14th Apr 2026The Chery Tiggo 9 may be almost £20,000 cheaper than a Land Rover Discovery, but can it match that car’s off-road ability? Mat Watson is... -
Lamborghinis vs electric cars: which is fastest in a drag race?4th Apr 2026What will happen in a drag race between a bunch of Lamborghinis and some family-friendly electric cars? Mat Watson is going to find out. -
Mat Watson buys a Mia C: how hard is it to fix one of the UK’s rarest cars?2nd Apr 2026Mat Watson has spent £3,000 on a one-of-five electric city car. On paper, the Mia C should make a great urban runaround, but the cost of... -
Behind the scenes on the most expensive drag race I’ve ever filmed28th Mar 2026Mat Watson has flown to Abu Dhabi to try and put together the most insane series of drag races he’s ever filmed. Here we go behind the...