The Latest Breaking News from Mate Rimac

Rimac Wants Complete Control of Bugatti: Report

In late 2021, the pillars of the hypercar world were shaken. Rimac and Bugatti merged under a new joint venture called, fittingly, Bugatti Rimac. Could the two brands—one being a young EV hypercar builder and the other a seasoned combustion-engined hypercar powerhouse—actually coexist without sacrificing each brand's identity? Bugatti Rimac…

Motor1 · Apr 4, 2025

Designing a Bugatti: How 300-MPH Hypercars Come to Life

Car designers do not simply draw cars. To be a great one, you need a deep technical understanding, and must form productive relationships with everyone involved in making a vehicle come to life. Bugatti design chief Frank Heyl is a perfect example.

Motor1 · Apr 1, 2025

For Sale: Rimac Nevera, Barely Driven

The Rimac Nevera is a modern marvel of automotive engineering. Cooked up over more than a decade by now Bugatti-Rimac CEO Mate Rimac, the Nevera was one of the first mainstream electric hypercars when it hit the market in 2022. And it's no slouch.

Motor1 · Mar 30, 2025

Rivian R3X Is Already A Hit With Rimac's CEO: 'Would Buy It In A Heartbeat'

Mate Rimac, the mastermind behind the Croatian electric hypercar brand and a bona fide EV visionary, is one of those CEOs who isn't afraid to gush about a good car when he sees it. I mean, what other CEO can confidently say that they drive a 20-year-old BMW E39 M5…

InsideEVs · Jan 13, 2025

Tesla Roadster: Release date, price and everything you need to know about the delayed EV supercar

Due out way back in 2020, the Tesla Roadster is now expected in 2026; here’s all we know so far.

The Independent UK · Jan 3, 2025

The Best New Supercars and Sports Cars Coming in 2025

For all the fear-mongering about cars becoming soulless transportation boxes, enthusiasts still have a lot to look forward to in 2025. This year is already proving to be one of the biggest in recent memory for debuts of new sports cars and supercars.

Motor1 · Jan 2, 2025

Bugatti Owners Are Spending Crazy Money on Options

Exotic car brands tend to brag about how they make truly unique cars. Even when more vehicles are built within a limited-run series, the one-percenters opt for different customization options. Consequently, in theory, no two cars are alike. But how much are the rich spending to own a genuinely bespoke…

Motor1 · Nov 27, 2024

The Bugatti Tourbillon's V-16 Engine Sounds Amazing

Things have been relatively quiet since Bugatti unleashed the Chiron’s successor back in June. This new video is anything but silent as it allows us to hear the thunderous soundtrack of the mighty V-16. A prototype of the Tourbillon has been filmed in Zagreb at Rimac’s facility located in Croatia’s…

Motor1 · Nov 25, 2024

Bugatti's Next Target: 310 MPH

Bugatti isn't done with setting records just yet. Hot on the heels of the Mistral's 282-mph top-speed run, CEO Mate Rimac says the company is aiming for a new top-speed record: 500 kilometers per hour, or 310 miles per hour.

Motor1 · Nov 19, 2024

The Bugatti Mistral Is the Fastest Roofless Car Ever Made

Remember when Bugatti said it was done chasing records? Well, that turned out to be a lie. The W-16 era is coming to an end, but not before the last hurrah for the quad-turbo 8.0-liter monster. Installed in a customer’s Mistral, the marvelous engine helped the roofless Chiron become the…

Motor1 · Nov 14, 2024