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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Snap up this solidly built SUV from less than £290 per month3rd Dec 2025Find out why you should lease this high-quality SUV, which could be yours from less than £290 per month. -
Mat Watson races a Toyota-powered BMW against a BMW-powered Toyota29th Nov 2025Mat’s behind the wheel of an E46 BMW M3 with a Toyota Supra 2JZ engine in it, and he’s going to race it against the A80 Supra from the... -
Drag race: Nissan Z vs Lotus Emira vs Toyota Supra vs Porsche GT4 RS22nd Nov 2025What will happen in a drag race between the new Nissan Z, a Lotus Emira, a Porsche Cayman GT4 and a Toyota Supra? Mat Watson is about to... -
Drag race: BMW M2 CS vs Porsche 718 Cayman GT4 RS15th Nov 2025Which is quicker over the quarter mile? A BMW M2 CS or a Porsche 718 Cayman GT4 RS. Well, I’m about to find out and you can come along... -
Porsche 911 GT3 RS vs GT3 vs GT3 Touring drag race: does size really matter?1st Nov 2025Mat Watson is going to race these three track-focussed Porsche’s to see how their rear wings affect their straight-line performance. -
This is a great family SUV, and you can save a lot buying second hand30th Oct 2025I really like Volkswagen’s seven-seat SUV. The Tayron is big, bold and more affordable than you might think if you shop for a used... -
Mat Watson: hybrid power has just made the Porsche 911 Turbo S better than ever29th Oct 2025You might have been worried that adding hybrid power would somehow spoil the mighty Porsche 911 Turbo S. Well, I’ve been to Germany to... -
Drag race: tuned Audi RS6 Avant vs Lamborghini Huracan Performante25th Oct 2025Mat Watson is going to put a spacious, family-friendly wagon up against a firebreathing Italian supercar in a drag race, but don’t place... -
Lease this long-range EV with posh interior from £320 per month18th Oct 2025This saloon car gives you plenty of range and has a posh interior. What’s more is that you can lease one from £324 per month through Carwow. -
Drag race: Tuned Ferrari 488 Pista vs McLaren 750S18th Oct 2025Mat Watson is putting a tuned Ferrari 488 Pista against a McLaren 750S, but he’s not telling the other driver about the modifications… -
I sold my mum’s Tesla Model 3 – did I make a huge mistake?13th Oct 2025Mat Watson needs to sell his mum’s Tesla Model 3 – but how easy was it to sell and what car did she get to replace it? Read on to find... -
Mat Watson reviews the Xiaomi SU7 Ultra: I can’t believe it only costs £55,0009th Oct 2025Mat Watson has been driving the Xiaomi SU7 Ultra – a 1,500hp electric saloon car from China with a truly bonkers price tag. -
Lease this spacious and fun-to-drive SUV from £250 per month8th Oct 2025This family SUV is roomy, practical and great to drive, putting it among the very best in its class. -
Deal of the Day: You can have this cool and capable family SUV from just £13,5007th Oct 2025This premium family SUV mixes Scandinavian minimalist style and luxury with maximum safety and capability. -
Get your hands on this roomy and refined SUV from less than £220 per month4th Oct 2025This rugged and robust family SUV offers hybrid power and modern design, as well as ample space for passengers.