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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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. -
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. -
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. -
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. -
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. -
German track car drag race: Porsche 911 GT3 RS vs Mercedes-AMG GTR24th May 2025What will happen in a drag race between two crazy German track weapons? I’m going to find out. -
Mat Watson’s deal of the day: fancy over £6,400 off this nimble hatchback?13th May 2025Find out why this core family hatchback has growing appeal – and why it deserves a spot on your wish list. -
Drag race: 1,000hp BMW M5 vs Ferrari SF9010th May 2025The new BMW M5 hasn’t been around for long, but someone’s already found a way to squeeze over 1,000hp from this V8 plug-in hybrid. Let’s... -
5 things I loved about the new Audi S6 e-tron – plus one thing I hate8th May 2025I recently reviewed Audi’s new electric estate car, and there are a few features which really stood out to me – one of them for all the... -
World record drag race: Koenigsegg Jesko Absolut vs Regera3rd May 2025What will happen in a drag race between two world record-beating cars? I’m going to find out. -
I drove the Tesla Model S Plaid until it died1st May 2025How far can the Tesla Model S Plaid actually go on one charge? I’m going to find out by driving it up the motorway until it runs out, as... -
Mat Watson’s deal of the day: lease this baby EV from £259 per month1st May 2025Find out why you should consider leasing this all-electric mid-sized family hatchback. -
I drag raced every Lamborghini Urus, and the result was surprising26th Apr 2025I got hold of every Lamborghini Urus you can buy today – the S, the SE and the Performante – for a drag race, and it didn’t go as I... -
Why Toyota crashes GR cars on purpose24th Apr 2025I’ve spent a couple of days at Toyota’s Gazoo Racing facility in Japan to get a behind-the-scenes look at how it develops and builds its... -
Mat Watson: This is the coolest electric car for families, and you can save £20,000 by buying second hand22nd Apr 2025It offers a fantastic blend of style and practicality, but the high starting price could put you off. You can get around this though by...