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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New Deal of the Day: fancy this EV with futuristic looks for under £21,000?15th Sep 2025This electric hatchback with futuristic looks is available from under £21,000 through Á«»¨Ö±²¥. Here’s why it’s worth a look. -
Mercedes-AMG GT R vs Lamborghini Huracan drag race – with a twist13th Sep 2025Mat Watson is back at it again on the Á«»¨Ö±²¥ drag strip, this time in a Mercedes which has been tuned to over 750hp. -
This sensible family SUV could be yours for less than £20,000 on the used market11th Sep 2025Mat Watson rates this cavernous car very highly thanks to its no-nonsense simplicity, and it’s a bargain if you buy one second hand. -
Deal of the day: this stylish and practical electric car is ludicrously cheap to lease9th Sep 2025You can lease a Ford Puma Gen-E for less than £130 per month through Á«»¨Ö±²¥ Leasey. -
A very special BMW M4 drag race6th Sep 2025Mat Watson has managed to get every special edition BMW M4 together for a drag race, so let’s find out which one’s fastest down the... -
Mat Watson: The new iX3 is BMW’s future, but is it any good?Â5th Sep 2025Mat Watson has been given early access to the new BMW iX3, an electric SUV which showcases a lot of revolutionary new technology from the... -
This spacious SUV with petrol and diesel engines is a used bargain2nd Sep 2025Mat Watson may not have thought much about the old Dacia Duster when it came out back in 2021, but with the new model here it’s now... -
Mat Watson’s deals of the week includes over £13,000 off a hatchback with posh looks31st Aug 2025Looking for your next car? Check out this week’s top Á«»¨Ö±²¥ deals. We’ve simplified the search and picked the best budget-friendly... -
These tuned AMGs have more than 3,000 horsepower between them, but which is fastest?Â30th Aug 2025Mat Watson has got hold of four V8-powered AMGs which have all been fettled by Pure Tuning to make way more power. Which one is fastest... -
Mat Watson: This practical small car is one of my favourites, and it’s a second-hand bargain27th Aug 2025The Skoda Fabia is a great small car which represents great value for money, especially if you buy one second hand. -
Mat Watson reviews the new BMW M2: if it ain’t broke, don’t fix it26th Aug 2025Mat Watson has been reviewing the updated BMW M2. It hasn’t changed a huge amount, but that’s no bad thing because it’s still a fantastic... -
Drag race: just how fast is the new Land Rover Defender Octa?23rd Aug 2025I’ve got hold of Land Rover’s latest fast Defender – the super-powerful Octa. It claims to be the quickest Defender yet, but how does it... -
Mat Watson: can I take a corner faster than a pro driver?22nd Aug 2025Can I corner faster than racing driver Sam? I went to Monza circuit to find out, taking the opportunity to test out the new Manthey... -
Mat Watson’s deals of the week includes a staggering £12,800 off a practical family hatchback17th Aug 2025Explore this week’s best Á«»¨Ö±²¥ deals, carefully selected to make finding your next car easy and affordable. -
Drag race: BMW X3 M50i vs Porsche Macan GTS vs Mercedes-AMG GLC 4316th Aug 2025It’s time for an SUV drag race to find out which German family car is the fastest.