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 Á«»¨Ö±²¥ 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 Á«»¨Ö±²¥ 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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I drove the new Chery Tiggo 8, and here’s everything I loved about this Chinese SUV4th Nov 2025Mat Watson has had some seat time in the new Chery Tiggo 8 – a bargain seven-seat SUV which punches well above its weight in terms of... -
Fancy a used example of this great-looking small car from less than £6,000?4th Nov 2025This car looks great, costs peanuts to run, and has a generous boot – and a used example could be yours for less than £6,000. -
Mat Watson’s deals of the week includes a lease on a sharp-styled hatchback for less than £240 per month2nd Nov 2025On the hunt for your next car? Here are our top new, used, and lease deals for the week on Á«»¨Ö±²¥. -
Lease this SUV with posh interior from £270 per month1st Nov 2025This SUV has a striking design and gives you the option of efficient hybrid engines. What’s more is that you can lease one from £270 per... -
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. -
Save over £6,900 on this brilliant seven-seater that’s got a whopping 17 cup holders30th Oct 2025This large SUV is roomy, comfortable and incredibly practical – and you can currently save over £6,900 when you buy one brand-new through... -
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... -
Fancy a used example of this handsome SUV from less than £26,000?28th Oct 2025An excellent cruiser and practical throughout, this SUV is one to look out for – and a used example could be yours for less than £26,000. -
Snap up this easy-on-the-eye SUV with over £7,600 off27th Oct 2025This car is handsome and just a great all-rounder. And what’s more is that you can buy one brand-new for less than £28,000 through Á«»¨Ö±²¥. -
Lease this great-looking hatchback from £150 per month25th Oct 2025This hatchback has a smart exterior design and is comfortable to drive. What’s more is that you can lease one from £150 per month through... -
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... -
Get a Jaecoo with a practical cabin for less than £27,00023rd Oct 2025This hatchback is a super-stylish way to go electric – and you can currently save over £5,800 when you buy one brand-new through Á«»¨Ö±²¥. -
Fancy a used stylish small hatchback for less than £5,000?21st Oct 2025With stylish looks and punchy petrol engines, this hatchback is one to look out for – and a used example could be yours for less than... -
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 Á«»¨Ö±²¥.