
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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Top car deals of the week you can’t miss15th Jun 2025We’ve rounded up this week’s deals of the day to remind you of the incredible offers available at Carwow. Ready to drive away with one of...
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Drag race: BMW M5 vs Audi RS6 vs Porsche Panamera14th Jun 2025Can the old Audi RS6 Performance still hold its own against the latest hybrid German rocketships? I’m going to find out with a drag race.
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Fancy over £6,900 off this award-winning car?13th Jun 2025Find out why this car took top honours at the 2025 Carwow Car of the Year Awards – and why it should be on your shortlist.
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Lease this feature-packed SUV from £310 per month12th Jun 2025Need space and everyday practicality? You can lease this large SUV from just £310 a month.
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Ford F-150 Raptor R vs tuned Ford Ranger Raptor – Europe battles the USA on the Carwow drag strip10th Jun 2025What will win in a drag race between a full-fat V8 Ford F150 Raptor R from America and a tuned V6 Ranger Raptor from Europe? I’m going to...
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Hybrid or petrol? This SUV has it all – now with £6,250 off10th Jun 2025This French SUV combines several engine options, cutting-edge technology, and a bold exterior design – all for less than £32,000.
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This electric car is epic to drive, and I’ve found one for half price9th Jun 2025The Porsche Taycan GTS blew me away when I first drove it in 2022, and now you can save £60,000 by buying one second-hand.
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Mat Watson: This new Chinese SUV really impressed me, but there’s one thing letting it down9th Jun 2025I’ve been living with the new Jaecoo 7. It looks great and you get loads of standard equipment, but it’s not the best SUV to drive.
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Supercar vs hypercar drag race: McLaren 750S takes on the McLaren P1 down the quarter mile7th Jun 2025Can McLaren’s latest supercar beat the legendary P1 hybrid hypercar in a drag race? I’m going to find out.
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Want an SUV with roomy rear seats? You can lease one from £240 per month5th Jun 2025Lease this small SUV with a spacious cabin and plenty of high-tech features from just £240 per month.
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Save up to £9,000 on this German alternative to the Tesla Model Y4th Jun 2025The Tesla Model Y gets a lot of attention – but you shouldn’t underestimate this German electric SUV.
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Get this jacked-up hatchback used for less than £11,0003rd Jun 2025Pumped-up, off-road inspired looks and city car manners are a funky mix for this hatchback. The best part? You can find used models on...
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Ferrari SF90 vs BMW M240i vs Volkswagen Golf R: an unexpected drag race with a shocking result31st May 2025Can a hot hatch and an M-lite BMW get the Ferrari SF90 in a panic on the drag strip? I’m going to find out.
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Get this posh hatchback used for less than £11,00030th May 2025This hatchback is posh, comfortable, and roomier than you expect. Good news is that you can find used models on Carwow for under £11,000.
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This was my favourite car of 2024 – here’s how you can save nearly £10,000 on one28th May 2025Mat Watson: This funky and desirable electric car is great value for money when you buy it new, and it’s even more of a bargain second hand.