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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Are race cars really faster than road cars?3rd Jan 2026Mat Watson puts Aston Martin’s V12 Vantage to the ultimate test, racing it against the GT8 and the GT4 race car to see which is fastest... -
The top 5 most-watched Carwow YouTube videos of 202530th Dec 2025From million-pound drag races to the wildest dealership tour, these five videos dominated Carwow’s YouTube channel in 2025. -
Snag this SUV with clever tech from £270 per month26th Dec 2025Find out why you should lease this Chinese SUV with loads of interior space, which could be yours to lease from £270 per month. -
Treat yourself to this practical SUV with a massive £20,300 discount24th Dec 2025This seven-seat SUV is incredibly comfortable and practical – and you can currently save a staggering £20,300 when you buy one brand-new... -
Lease this spacious electric car with minimalist interior from £290 per month23rd Dec 2025Find out why you should lease this SUV with a modern-looking interior and loads of space in the back, which could be yours to from £290... -
Mat Watson: These are the best cars I’ve reviewed in 202522nd Dec 2025I drive loads of cars each year but most of them are pretty forgettable. These are the ones I’ve awarded a coveted ‘Buy It’ verdict -
Save over £4,100 on this luxurious-feeling electric SUV22nd Dec 2025This electric SUV has plush interior and very roomy back seats – and you can currently save over £4,100 when you buy one brand-new... -
Aston Martin Vanquish vs Bentley Continental GT vs Ferrari 812: V12-powered drag race20th Dec 2025Mat Watson has got three high-end V12-powered coupes together for a very opulent drag race. -
Lease this practical SUV with a cavernous interior from just £120 per month17th Dec 2025Find out why you should lease this SUV with loads of interior space, which could be yours to lease from an impressive £120 per month. -
Fancy £4,750 off this head-turning hot hatch?15th Dec 2025This electric hatchback looks wicked and it’s brilliant to drive – and you can currently save £4,750 when you buy one brand-new through... -
Tuned Japanese rally car drag race: Mitsubishi vs Subaru vs Toyota13th Dec 2025What will win in a drag race between three highly-tuned, rally-bred Japanese legends? Mat Watson is about to find out. -
Snap up a used example of this sensible German family car from less than £15,00012th Dec 2025Did you know you can get this family hatchback from less than £15,000 when you buy one used through Carwow? Well, you’re in luck. -
Snag this funky small EV brand-new with over £4,300 off8th Dec 2025This electric hatchback has a funky design and is fun to drive – and you can currently save over £4,300 when you buy one brand-new... -
Tuned BMWs vs supercars – which is better for drag racing?6th Dec 2025Mat Watson has lined up some heavily modified BMWs and a few exotic supercars, and they’re going to have it out on the Carwow drag strip... -
Snag a used example of this incredibly posh SUV from less than £11,0005th Dec 2025We’ve found a cracking deal on this posh small SUV, that’s normally a touch pricey brand-new, for less than £11,000. Want to know more?