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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Looking for an uber practical family car? You could save up to £10,00017th Jun 2025Find out why this spacious family car, now with up to £10,000 off, is well worth a look. -
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. -
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... -
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. -
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...