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’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... -
Is the new BYD Sealion 7 better than the Tesla Model Y? I’m going find out…19th Apr 2025The BYD Sealion 7 shows great promise on paper, but can it really be better than the most popular electric car in the UK? -
Bugatti Chiron drag race: Super Sport vs Pur Sport19th Apr 2025Got £5 million to spend on a Bugatti but don’t know which one to go for? Today’s drag race could help. -
Tesla Cybertruck vs Porsche 911 drag race: is weight more important than power?15th Apr 2025I’ve managed to get hold of a Tesla Cybertruck for a different kind of drag race -
BMW M5 Touring vs rivals: the ultimate estate car drag race12th Apr 2025I’m going to pit the new BMW M5 Touring against the Audi RS6 Avant and the Mercedes-AMG E63 Estate to find out which wagon is the fastest... -
The ultimate sports car group test: Porsche vs Mercedes vs Aston Martin vs BMW10th Apr 2025If you’re after a fast, luxurious sports coupe, which should you choose? I’m going to compare four of the best side-by-side to find out. -
Is the BMW M4 faster than a full-blown track day weapon?8th Apr 2025We all know the BMW M4 is properly quick, but can it beat a purpose-built track car in a drag race? I’m going to find out. -
Five things I love about the new Skoda Octavia vRS – plus five things I don’t…7th Apr 2025I recently reviewed the new Skoda Octavia vRS after spending a couple of weeks with it, and there’s a lot to like about this practical... -
Drag race: Porsche 911 GTS vs BMW M4 CS29th Mar 2025It’s time to see which of these German sports coupes is fastest down the quarter mile. -
Mat’s deal of the day: save over £10,000 on this practical SUV28th Mar 2025Find out why this practical family car is worth adding to your wish list. -
Mat’s deal of the day: save £4,000 on this electric SUV27th Mar 2025Find out why this roomy electric SUV is worth adding to your shopping cart. -
Bentley Bentayga vs Rolls Royce Cullinan: a very opulent drag race14th Mar 2025We’ve got nearly five tonnes of metal, leather and wood on the start line today for a properly posh drag race.