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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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. -
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.