
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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Are hybrid cars pointless? Mat Watson finds out12th Aug 2025I wanted to find out if plug-in hybrids are actually cheaper to run than petrol cars, so I’ve been experimenting with some BMWs.
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Tuned Nissan Skyline GT-R drag race: four generations of Godzilla go head-to-head9th Aug 2025Mat Watson has managed to get four generations of Nissan Skyline GT-R together for a drag race, but these cars are all far from standard…
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Mat Watson reviews the new BYD Dolphin Surf: cheap, but not cheap enough8th Aug 2025I’ve spent some time with BYD’s new small, affordable electric car. It’s not a bad little runaround, but for this sort of money there are...
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This excellent all-round performance car is a second hand bargain4th Aug 2025I really like the Skoda Octavia vRS, and if you buy a used one it’s even better value for money.
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Deal of the day: get over £4,700 off this sci-fi-esque electric hatchback1st Aug 2025See why this sensible EV hatchback is a good pick for families wanting everyday practicality. Check out the latest Á«»¨Ö±²¥ deals today.
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Deal of the day: lease this stylish SUV from less than £230 per month31st Jul 2025Fancy leasing this stylish and great-to-drive SUV from less than £230 per month? You’ve come to the right place.
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This Rolls Royce costs the same as a Skoda30th Jul 2025A range-topping Skoda Superb Laurin and Klement will cost you £50,000, but for that sort of money you could also have a 2007 Rolls Royce...
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Deal of the day: fancy £9,600 off this handsome SUV?30th Jul 2025This roomy electric SUV is now available for under £36,000 on Á«»¨Ö±²¥. Here’s why it’s worth a look.
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Mat Watson reviews the new Hyundai Ioniq 9: five things I love about this car, plus five things I don’t…29th Jul 2025Á«»¨Ö±²¥â€™s Mat Watson has got his hands on the new Hyundai Ioniq 9, and now he’s going to review this futuristic electric SUV.
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Deal of the day: lease this cool electric car from £260 per month29th Jul 2025Find out why you should lease this electric SUV with cool looks and spacious interior through Á«»¨Ö±²¥.
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This is one of the best-value SUVs on the market, and it’s even cheaper second hand28th Jul 2025I was really impressed by the MG HS, and it’s a real bargain if you buy a used example through Á«»¨Ö±²¥.
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Deal of the day: get £10,000 off this roomy electric SUV28th Jul 2025This roomy electric SUV is now available for under £20,000 on Á«»¨Ö±²¥. Here’s why it’s worth a look.
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Mat Watson tests the new Mini Cooper JCW: this hot hatch has a big problem23rd Jul 2025Á«»¨Ö±²¥â€™s Mat Watson has been driving the new Mini John Cooper Works, and it’s left him with mixed emotions.
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Drag race: McLaren P1 vs Ferrari 296 GTB19th Jul 2025What will happen in a quarter-mile drag race between the legendary McLaren P1 and a Ferrari 296 GTB? Á«»¨Ö±²¥â€™s Mat Watson is about to find...
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This new electric car promises almost 500 miles of range on a full charge – and I’ve driven it17th Jul 2025I headed out to Copenhagen to get some seat time in the new Mercedes CLA – here’s my comprehensive review of this impressive new EV