Discover the highly entertaining, sharp, and panoramic guide to cars by Mat Watson—the world’s most-followed car journalist on social media—available for pre-order now!
“A car reviewing powerhouse.” — Will Dron, Digital Driving Editor, The Times
“There’s Clarkson, May, and Hammond… and then there’s Mat Watson.” — Rob Gill, Motors Editor, The Sun
Mat Watson knows everything there is to know about cars.
In his twenty-five-year career as a motoring journalist, Watson has driven and tested nearly every vehicle under the sun—from engineering marvels like the Bugatti Chiron and Ferrari F40 to grand-touring stalwarts such as Audis, Volvos, Fords, Fiats, Citroëns, Mercedes, and Teslas—not to mention a few absolute clunkers that should never have made it out of the factory gates.
Now, in his long-awaited first book, Auto Biography, Mat presents his own 100% completely correct and highly opinionated guide to the world of cars.
From Aston Martin to Kia, BMW to Porsche, he delivers witty, incisive takes on all the major car manufacturers, revealing stories and industry insights never told before.
Watson also tackles the biggest questions in the automotive world, including:
What really makes a good car—and what makes a bad one?
What’s the best gadget he’s ever seen in a car?
Which is better: electric or petrol?
Which brand has the best insignia?
And what’s the best car to buy for your mum?
With his signature mix of humor, authority, and insider knowledge, Auto Biography is an irresistibly entertaining guide to the world of cars from the internet’s favorite car journalist.
Mat Watson is regarded as one of the world’s most trusted and popular motoring journalists. Over a career spanning twenty-five years, his work has appeared in Auto Express, The Sunday Times, Mail on Sunday, The Sun, and The Daily Telegraph. He has also appeared as an expert and host on BBC and ITV programs, including ITV4’s motoring show I Want That Car in 2013.
In 2016, Mat joined Carwow to launch its YouTube channel, which he has transformed into one of the world’s most-followed automotive platforms. The main channel now boasts over ten million subscribers and more than 4.3 billion views, supported by localized versions in multiple languages. As Carwow’s Chief Content Officer, Mat also oversees editorial content across its websites and magazines, including Auto Express and Evo.
Beyond Carwow, Mat has built a significant personal following across YouTube, Instagram, Facebook, TikTok, and Twitter, reaching a combined audience of more than 3.8 million. This is his first book.
