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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Mat Watson reviews the new Hyundai Ioniq 9: five things I love about this car, plus five things I don’t…29th Jul 2025Carwow’s Mat Watson has got his hands on the new Hyundai Ioniq 9, and now he’s going to review this futuristic electric SUV. -
Mat Watson tests the new Mini Cooper JCW: this hot hatch has a big problem23rd Jul 2025Carwow’s Mat Watson has been driving the new Mini John Cooper Works, and it’s left him with mixed emotions. -
Drag race: McLaren P1 vs Ferrari 296 GTB19th Jul 2025What will happen in a quarter-mile drag race between the legendary McLaren P1 and a Ferrari 296 GTB? Carwow’s Mat Watson is about to find... -
New Mercedes CLA Electric: how does it stack up against its alternatives?17th Jul 2025Mat Watson has had an early drive of the all-new, all-electric, Mercedes CLA. It’s really rather good, but there are some compelling... -
Why you should buy this small, affordable and charming used city car14th Jul 2025Cars like the Volkswagen Up are dying, which is a shame because this dinky hatchback feels premium, is spacious for its size and it’s... -
Koenigsegg drag race: Agera takes on Regera down the quarter mile12th Jul 2025What will happen in a quarter-mile drag race between a Koenigsegg Agera RS and a Koenigsegg Regera? Mat Watson is about to find out. -
Is the old Audi RS3 better than the new one? I’m going to find out…11th Jul 2025Carwow’s Mat Watson compares the first-generation Audi RS3 to the latest car to see how far this flagship hot hatch has come over the... -
Drag race: Ferrari SF90 vs 1,000hp estate car5th Jul 2025Can a family wagon be faster than an Italian supercar? I’m going to find out with a drag race! -
This striking SUV is now available from under £31,00030th Jun 2025This SUV blends distinctive design and Toyota’s proven hybrid system. Is this to your liking, and your next car? -
Mat Watson: this car is one of the last V8-powered AMG saloons, and it’s a bit of a used bargain24th Jun 2025I recently reviewed the new Mercedes-AMG E53, and while it’s fast and posh it left me feeling a bit cold. For less cash you could buy... -
Drag race: Pagani Huayra vs Ferrari Daytona SP321st Jun 2025What happens when you get £8 million worth of V12-powered hypercars on a drag strip? Well I’m about to find out. -
Mat Watson reviews the Mercedes-AMG E53: fast and luxurious, but I wouldn’t buy one20th Jun 2025I recently reviewed the Mercedes-AMG E53, and while this plug-in hybrid performance car may make sense for company car drivers, I’d... -
Mat Watson: pick up this brilliant electric car for less than £7,00019th Jun 2025Electric cars are expensive, right? Well actually, you can pick up a used Nissan Leaf for less than £7,000 these days and it could be an... -
These are the fastest motorbikes I’ve ever raced against19th Jun 2025It’s not all about four wheels on the Carwow YouTube channel – sometimes we like to race against motorbikes. Here are the seven fastest... -
Mat Watson: This new electric car is insanely fast and has some clever tech on board, but a Tesla Model 3 is more fun19th Jun 2025I’ve reviewed the new Kia EV6 GT to find out if this 650hp electric family car can be both a practical SUV and a fun weekend car.