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Are you bored? It's a good thing we made this list of entertaining YouTubers for you to check out, then.

YouTube is by far the most popular social media network in the world. With over 2.6 billion monthly active users, YouTube is used by over a quarter of the entire world’s population and generates over 14 billion views every month, making it the most popular platform for automotive creators to reach a wide audience.

YouTube has also allowed young voices to make a huge impact in the automotive space. While legendary personalities like Jeremy Clarkson completely dominated traditional media, YouTube and other forms of social media have allowed journalists like Doug DeMuro and Sudhir Matai to break away and start their own automotive publications. Interested in finding a few new YouTubers to follow? Here are 10 established and up-and-coming automotive YouTubers every gearhead should follow.

When it comes to new car reviews and even performance tests, there is nobody better than Mat Watson. Mat features regularly on the Carwow channel on YouTube and also on his own personal YouTube account, Mat Watson Cars.

Mat specializes in premium auto reviews and performance tests and often features some of the rarest and most powerful cars in the world. From Bugattis to actual Formula 1 cars, Mat has raced them all. Mat has effectively built one of the largest auto channels on YouTube, with Carwow boasting over 7 million subscribers so far in 2022.

Douglas DeMuro is an American YouTuber and automotive writer. The humble auto enthusiast from San Diego has managed to grow a YouTube channel to over 4 million subscribers by offering honest and relatable car reviews.

Doug leveraged his experience as a writer and journalist to create captivating and interesting content for both gearheads and regular consumers. This makes him one of the most versatile and loved YouTubers on the platform. With no hint of slowing down, Doug is definitely the person to go to for all the quirks and features within the auto industry.

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Jay Leno is one of the most popular and loved car collectors in the world. While the late-night host managed to purchase some amazing cars, he leveraged this collection to create his own TV show after his retirement in 2014.

Jay Leno’s garage is presented on CNBC, but is also uploaded to his YouTube channel. The channel has managed to amass over 3.5 million subscribers due to its interesting cars and premium quality. While many other auto YouTubers create their videos on a strict budget, Jay Leno is able to bring studio-quality reviews to YouTube.

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Mighty Car Mods is one of the largest independent YouTube channels on the platform. Headed by long-time friends, the chemistry and humor is on display every week with new videos captivating audiences around the world. This channel is dedicated to filming unique car builds and showcasing the best of car culture in Australia.

Mighty Car Mods has built an impressive brand over the last few years. They have expanded their business to make and sell their own merchandise, making them incredibly successful as independent automotive YouTubers. They do the occasional promotional video, but are always open and honest about every car they showcase or review.

When it comes to Formula 1 news, there are a few YouTubers that lead the space. While channels like The Race and Formula 1 offer in-depth, high-quality videos, they lack the “YouTuber” personality that has made the social media platform so popular. This is why Matt Gallagher and the WTF1 YouTube channel are one of the fastest-growing F1 channels on the platform.

The channel managed to surpass over 1 million subscribers in 2022 due to its hilarious and entertaining F1 updates and exclusive commentary. Matt has even been invited to F1 races and team headquarters for exclusive content. One of the most notable experiences on the channel was when Matt was allowed to use the actual simulator at the HQ of the Mercedes F1 team.

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It’s no surprise that the European and American car market is very different. However, YouTube channels like Throttle House manage to showcase and review the best of both worlds. Run by Thomas Holland and Brit James Engelsman, the Canadian YouTube channel has over 2 million subscribers and 320 million channel views.

Throttle House manages to blend entertainment with information to create the perfect review every time. From new releases to older classics, they have it all. The personalities and chemistry between the hosts make for an entertaining and realistic view of some of the most interesting cars on the market.

Just like Doug DeMuro, Sudhir Matai moved from working solely as an automotive journalist to creating and managing his very own automotive publication. As a part-time racing driver, Sudhir manages to write for several international publications such as Option Auto, Porsche Fahrer, Business Day Motor News, and IOL Motoring.

Sudhir launched Double Apex as an automotive clothing brand specifically to fund his racing car in 2015. However, the platform grew to be one of the largest independent auto publications in Africa. Sudhir has rubbed shoulders with some of the world’s greatest drivers, such as Walter Röhrl and David Coulthard. He also publishes videos on his Facebook page and YouTube channel from iconic circuits like the Nürburgring and the Circuit of the Americas.

When Jeremy Clarkson got axed from Top Gear, the BBC brought in a few automotive journalists to fill in their shoes. One of these impressive journalists was Rory Reid, who now hosts the official AutoTrader UK YouTube channel.

The AutoTrader UK channel is the marketing division of the UK-based car-buying website. With millions of subscribers and hundreds of millions of views, Rory has completely resurrected the entire channel. His personality and humor translate perfectly to make him one of the smoothest and most entertaining hosts on the entire platform.

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Whether you love them or hate them, Jeremy Clarkson, Richard Hammond, and James May are the biggest names in the automotive space. As the ex-hosts of Top Gear, the trio landed a massive gig hosting their own show for Amazon Prime. Alongside the launch of The Grand Tour on Amazon, the trio also launched a mobile app and YouTube channel, DriveTribe.

This YouTube channel boasts over 2 million subscribers and over 340 million channel views. The channel uploads reviews every week and often includes the likes of Richard Hammond and James May. This makes the channel one of the most entertaining and popular channels in the United Kingdom and throughout Europe.

Another massive Canadian YouTube channel dedicated to car reviews is The Straight Pipes. Hosted by Yuri and Jakub, the channel specializes in reviews and performance videos for some of the most interesting cars on the market.

The Straight Pipes has over 1,5 million subscribers on their channel and have managed to accumulate over 341 million views since 2012. The Straight Pipes also has an incredibly popular Facebook page and Instagram channel, where they share interesting articles and automotive content to their millions of followers.

Nicholas is an avid motorsport lover from South Africa. He has been obsessed with all things automotive from an early age and managed to learn about the industry directly during his time at Mercedes-Benz. Nicholas also studied and worked in Germany, where he accumulated over five years of experience in the marketing and automotive industry. Nicholas is also a passionate Formula 1 fan, patiently awaiting Lewis Hamilton's 9th World Championship.