Tesla Robotaxi: What We Know So Far

15 Apr 2024

It’s been a turbulent few months for Tesla and its controversial leader, the shy and retiring Elon Musk.

Choosing the Perfect Brake Discs for Your Vehicle

11 Apr 2024

The Role of Brake Discs in Performance Brake Kits

11 Apr 2024

Improving Brake Disc Longevity: Tips and Tricks

11 Apr 2024

Brake disc longevity is a crucial aspect of vehicle maintenance that significantly impacts safety, performance, and of course, cost.

The Future of Brake Disc Technology: What's Next?

11 Apr 2024

As we speed through the latest advances in the automotive industry, the spotlight often engines, autonomous technologies, and connectivity features which capture the imagination.

Brake Disc vs. Drum Brakes: Which Is Right for You?

11 Apr 2024

When it comes to brakes, there are two main types that dominate the industry: disc brakes and drum brakes.

Why Brake Disc Rust Happens and How to Prevent It

11 Apr 2024

Imagine you're driving down the road, enjoying a smooth ride, when suddenly you hit the brakes, only to hear a loud, unsettling grinding noise. 

DIY Brake Disc Inspection: A Step-by-Step Guide

11 Apr 2024

Ensuring the safety and reliability of your vehicle should involve a regular routine of maintenance and inspection, with brake discs right at the top of the list.

Top 5 Signs Your Brake Discs Need Replacement

11 Apr 2024

Navigating the roads safely depends on the condition of your vehicle's braking system, with brake discs themselves playing a pivotal role.

6 Common Myths About Brake Discs Debunked

11 Apr 2024

In the automotive world, brake discs are critical components that ensure safe and optimum and performance of vehicles.

The Environmental Impact of Brake Disc Materials

11 Apr 2024

In the fast-changing environment of automotive manufacturing, the spotlight on environmental sustainability has never shone brighter.

Are Drilled and Slotted Brake Discs Worth the Hype?

11 Apr 2024

When it comes to upgrading your vehicle's braking system, there's no shortage of options available.

The Science Behind Braking: How Brake Discs Slow Your Car Down

11 Apr 2024

Braking is often perceived as a simple action. However, behind this seemingly straightforward process lies a complex interplay of physics, engineering, and materials science.

EURO 7 to Regulate Brake Dust Emissions

15 Mar 2024

The new revision of the EURO 7 Legislation has resulted in a big step forward for the MAT Foundry Group in the monitoring and reduction of its brake dust emissions. 

This Robot Could Be The Answer To Britain's Pothole Crisis

11 Mar 2024

Ask any motorist to list their biggest gripes about driving on UK roads and the chances are potholes will be a chief complaint.

The Drive To Survive Phenomenon: How A Docuseries Transformed F1

15 Feb 2024

For decades FIA bosses wrestled with how to engage a younger audience. Enticing the next generation, as well as breaking into a largely untapped US market, were seen as keys to the very survival of the sport.

Advancing Innovation and Sustainability: MAT Foundry Group's Visit to Pachuca, Mexico

18 Jan 2024

MAT Foundry Group recently conducted a visit to our new facility in Pachuca, Mexico, to oversee the construction of our new Foundry, set to open for production in June 2025.

What Are Turbo Roundabouts and How Do They Work?

9 Jan 2024

Whereas the UK boasts upwards of 25,000 ‘circular intersections’, America has just 9,000 in use. That’s right, 9,000 covering 50 states and a population in excess of 330 million.

Bi-Metallic Disc Line (Infographic)

14 Dez 2023

Two Steps Ahead: How Buying Behaviours Are Changing in the Automotive Industry

14 Nov 2023

A look into how buying habits of customers have changed over the past few years, and what suppliers and manufacturers can do to keep up with these trends and achieve prime customer satisfaction.

EURAC's Insightful Experience at EuroBrake 2023, Barcelona

23 Okt 2023

What Is The Scandinavian Flick and How Do You Perfect It?

12 Okt 2023

The motoring world and motorsport in particular is full of daring and dangerous driving techniques. While each have their merits, few are as satisfying as the Scandinavian Flick, arguably the ‘coolest’ maneuver anyone can master.

Looking Back On 2023's Global Foundry Review Meeting

13 Sep 2023

What Is Hypermiling and How Safe Is It?

13 Sep 2023

As the UK population scrimps and saves, motorists are thinking of innovative ways to become more fuel efficient. This has given rise to a new and controversial technique known as ‘Hypermiling’.

MAT Foundry's Mincer Plant Achieves PACCAR's Prestigious Quality Award in 2022

11 Sep 2023

MAT Foundry's Mincer plant - based in Mexico City, Mexico - is proud to stand as an example of excellence in the automotive industry. 

Is There An EV Gender Gap? Why Female Drivers Are Reluctant To Go Electric

10 Aug 2023

MAT Foundry have long written about the gender gap in engineering but does a similar chasm exist when it comes to electric vehicles?

Behold The Lowest Car In The World...

17 Jul 2023

As motoring claims to fame go the title of ‘lowest car in the world’ is surely one of the strangest.

Revamp at Eurac Poole Set to Power Further Capacity

7 Jul 2023

During an incredible four days at GIFA 2023 in Dusseldorf, the MAT Foundry team rubbed shoulders with some of the industry’s most innovative minds

MAT Foundry Explore New Tech At GIFA 2023

21 Jun 2023

GIFA is the jewel in the crown of the foundry conference season.

The Cars of The Future: What Will AI's Impact Be On The Motoring World?

14 Jun 2023

There is no denying the simulation of human intelligence within machines is destined to penetrate all walks of life and with it all industries. The automotive sector will be no exception.

How Has Deglobalisation Impacted Automotive Manufacturing in the UK?

7 Jun 2023

The motivations behind deglobalisation in the automotive industry can vary.

MAT Foundry Grows Its Sustainability Efforts with Tree Planting Initiative

30 Mai 2023

8 Decarbonisation Tactics That Are Cleaning Up Automotive Manufacturing

30 Mai 2023

The primary objective of decarbonisation is to mitigate climate change and its associated impacts, by transitioning to low-carbon or carbon-neutral alternatives.

Revealed: How Tired Drivers Could Soon Be Targeted With New Breathalysers

12 Mai 2023

You’re probably familiar with the slogan ‘Tiredness Kills’ but did you know getting behind the wheel of a car on less than five hours sleep can be equally as dangerous as doing so drunk or high?

Dangerous Drivers Beware... Drones Are Watching

13 Apr 2023

UK roads are set to be policed from the sky, courtesy of cutting-edge drone technology.

What is E-Fuel?

6 Apr 2023

Electrofuel – or “e-fuel” - refers to a type of synthetic fuel that is produced from renewable energy sources (such as solar or wind power), using a process called power-to-liquid (PtL).

International Women's Day at Mincer HD

15 Mar 2023

What Do Car Colours Tells Us About UK Motorists?

15 Mar 2023

Year-end analysis makes for fascinating reading, no more so than in the motoring industry. We’ve already written about the best-selling cars of 2022 but new findings have revealed the most popular colours among that number.

What Is Trail Braking and Why Do Racing Drivers Use It?

14 Mar 2023

The world of motorsport is all about fine margins. Shaving milliseconds off a lap time could bring huge rewards, even championships… hence that never-ending search for an advantage, however small.

What is BMW E Ink?

16 Feb 2023

First shown at CES 2022 on the BMW iX Flow, BMW E Ink is a film coating that can be applied to a car’s exterior – and it’s very, very different to your standard paint job.

Beware The Most Dangerous Driving Roads In The World

13 Feb 2023

When a need for speed is satisfied what next for motoring’s adrenaline junkies? The answer it seems lies not in the track but the terrain. And the tougher the better.

The UK's Bestselling Cars 2022

23 Jan 2023

In the United Kingdom, 2022 saw one of the most competitive car marketplaces in recent history.

Children's Inn Mincer HD 2022

6 Jan 2023

SolarBotanic Trees Enable Growth of Sustainable Charging Points

3 Jan 2023

The University of Sheffield is changing the game when it comes to renewable energy with their revolutionary SolarBotanic Trees.

What Next For The Apple Car?

12 Dez 2022

Last summer MAT Foundry explored the prospect of a maiden Apple Car. Widely viewed as the industry’s worst kept secret, 1,000 engineers had reportedly convened to work on Project Titan.

Revealed: Which UK Country Produces The Best Drivers

21 Nov 2022

The football World Cup will see England and Wales go head-to-head in Qatar this Autumn, but the Home Nations have already faced off in a new motoring study.

Calaveritas Event Held at Mincer HD

21 Nov 2022

100 Years of 24 Hours of Le Mans: The Story of The World's Oldest Endurance Racing Event

9 Nov 2022

It’s the event that changed motorsport forever and remains the pinnacle of competitive racing as we know it. Now, the 24 Hour Le Mans is set to turn 100.