Mate Rimac - private car collection and personal life - part 2

[@actuallypaulstanley]

Wow @Jonny, what an interview! There was so much emotion there. @Mate's description of the Grand Tour C1 crash was such a moment for the company; we never knew any of those details, and are grateful for @Mate's honesty. We only saw an electric vehicle innovator and entrepreneur, but @Mate is clearly an out-and-out petrolhead! I love how he describes the analysis when driving the C2 development car and then the emotion of an ICE car. We are glad that Amazon had good insurance as this demonstrated the crash resilience of the car better than any test rig could. Will I own a Rimac car? No. Will I see a Rimac car? I hope to at a car show at some point. Will I want to see Rimac flourish? Absolutely. If only for the passion, drive and pure emotion of @Mate and the team he has built around himself. This interview is deserving of a TV slot, well done to you @Jonny and the @The Late Brake Show team.

[@OggyGTA]

Can I just say, this is not me!

[@actuallypaulstanley]

Paul Stanley no, it was me... 👍🏼

[@OggyGTA]

@@actuallypaulstanley Are you the lead guirarist of Kiss too? 😂

[@actuallypaulstanley]

Paul Stanley yes. You, me and any other Paul Stanley's can lay claim to being 'that' Paul Stanley'... 👍🏼

[@danebecker]

couldnt have said it better.

[@LordManhattan]

I think most people probably expected a more "straight" interview with Mate trying to "sell" the C2 to the viewers, like most salesmen and CEOs would. However, he's just so open, honest, and likable. This interview is less like an interview, and more like two friends (future best friends, it seems) just talking about cars. Much respect to both of you.

[@philippeholthuizen]

Mate is a different breed though, he’s the founder. His passion is Rimac. CEOs are hired and only very rarely are (allowed to be) passionate.

[@scottcarter2362]

They do get along very well don't they! Such a great interview 👏

[@deancostello14]

I've got so much more respect for Mate and Rimac as a company now. He's a proper petrolhead in the old sense of the world, but isn't a technology dinosaur, brilliant to see. Inspiring.

[@Fantastika]

@@Bryan_327 hes already proved that electric motors are better than ICEs

[@paulchappell]

The man gives me hope for the world on many, many levels. Brilliant - the interview, him, you. Thank you.

[@vemil71]

I think we need to be thankful that Mate Rimac exists, what a wonderful, smart and humble person he is.

[@Cloxxki]

He's all that people think Elon is, but really isn't. And so much more.

[@brunojulio]

I’m now more than ever rooting for Mate and his company to stay in Croatia. Small countries need more of these kind of entrepreneurs

[@r7calvin]

Croatia needs to invest in this company. Prestigious, exciting companies like this are key to preventing brain drain and will hopefully birth even more domestic tech/car companies in the future.

[@cIappo896]

@@r7calvin Sadly, that's not how it's seen here. It's too late to prevent smart people from leaving - they're all in either Germany or Ireland, where they get better salaries for the same work.

[@jbg_2367]

@@cIappo896 at this point it’s not just about better salaries it’s about guaranteed salaries and the feeling when you don’t have to worry about if your boss is going to pay you or not

[@maxtorque2277]

What a breath of fresh air! Instead of marketing bull, greenwash, hype, and hyperbole, we get one guy, literally putting everything into a company, and juust making it work. No flashy company cars, no complex deals for employment, just basic common sense, inteligence and passion.

[@nprimetv8956]

By far the best interview I’ve ever seen Mate give. He was absolutely in his element.

[@mickehoe]

Loved those two episodes. I wouldn’t usually watch this type of interview but there is something about how you interview people that the other “bigger” names on TV could learn from. It feels like the show is not about you and you are there to just listen to the story. Excellent

[@TheLateBrakeShow]

It isn’t about Jonny. Well, it is sometimes. It’s mostly about celebrating a community in all of its weird and wonderful guises, which you’re a part of 👍🏻

[@lachywocky]

@@TheLateBrakeShow yeah, the 'shtick' of the others that were part of the launch of the Nevera was interesting but Jonny strips the vulgarity and sensationalism away without killing the enthrallment , honesty, succinctness of the story hes presenting. BTW I miss you Jonny on fully charged, but I think I get the reasoning, but limiting. keep doin your shtick!

[@lachywocky]

please please please pronounce it "rhee-mats" I know he is gracious enough to not care about that, but I love to hear it pronounced near natively. would be so cool if all of the worldwide auto-journalists pronounced it correctly. Although some people still struggling with "mar-tay" instead of "mait".

[@itekani]

@@TheLateBrakeShow I would say it's a lot about Jonny. He seems to know everyone :)

[@BkSMedia]

You can tell he's very passionate about cars. My kind of guy. Great interview Jonny!

[@connorsearston2139]

Jonny, these interviews are truly incredible, and honestly some of the best long form content on KZbin

[@TheLateBrakeShow]

That’s the hope 🤞🏻

[@connorsearston2139]

@@TheLateBrakeShow A reply from the man himself. Now that is cool

[@creatineenjoyer7345]

@@TheLateBrakeShow Jonny just so you know im your huge fan, been watching you since you were on fifth gear, i was a kid then. You are dope

[@DestroyerWill]

You’re right. I’ve been on a bit of TLBS binge and the format is really appealing

[@knowntobehonest]

Great down to earth guy. Very likable.

[@zareff]

This your best content by far Jonny. Never seen Mate so relaxed with any other outlet. And it's so sad but so true about that hateful post communism Balkan mentality about success. Yet he prevails and innovates in spite of all the odds..what a guy.

[@intersanctum]

There's no such thing as communism Balkan mentalitiy. That happens all over the world.

[@adler9213]

communism is pure evil as you can notice with egalitarian jealous mentality.

[@johnwells1483]

Another top drawer video Jonny. All the idol chat shows just go to show what a pioneer you are (ok maybe that’s over the top). You are refreshing, sincere, and a man who knows his stuff without being arrogant. You are a testament to push for your passion and others will be drawn to you.

[@TheLateBrakeShow]

Thanks John. Thoroughly undeserved, but thank you 👍🏻

[@Al-of3zp]

Totally agree!

[@lachywocky]

and don't ever ditch that notebook.....real!

[@a.ha.7292]

@@lachywocky yeah, also "oldschool" and when there will be a museum of sort that will be next to some cars the one thing which brings me to spend the entry

[@adamclark6756]

One of the best and most interesting in the series yet. What a down to earth bloke.

[@shoutinggeorge2532]

Great interview with a deeply impressive bloke. Top stuff.

[@darrenbelcher8078]

Mate, I'm stuck like glue watching and listening to everything you have to say.. So humble, genuine, honest and down to earth..

[@orbitaljunkie]

Having a garage with a few cars, where I can put a chair down and just look at them, is my dream as well. Great vid.

[@liamhithersay3120]

Part 1 was a pleasure to watch, part 2 has made me want to work at Rimac.

[@TheLateBrakeShow]

Thanks Liam, me too.

[@rcjbvermilion]

You and me both!

[@MetalMeansClassic]

Quite honestly I was thinking to join them, now I'm even more convinced I would love to work at Rimac - Mate is absolute joy and dream leader to work for.

[@ally_crawford]

Would move to Croatia to feel Mate's enthusiasm firsthand. Tremendous stuff

[@Scenefromabove.]

They should show videos of Mate's interviews in schools. I'm feeling inspired as a 36 year old so imagine the boost Mate could give the youngsters. Also I'm not surprised he keeps things in Croatia, I honeymooned there and would love to take the family back it was so beautiful.

[@hurst_luke]

I love the fact Jonny conducts a proper interview. Asks a question and lets Mate respond without talking over him. How it should be done.

[@mttshw]

What a thoroughly nice bloke he seems. Can't wait to see more from Rimac.

[@mcintyreseamus]

Seems like a genuine guy. Was a good watch.

[@charlesdalglish6152]

What a remarkable young man. Thank you Johnny for introducing him. Well done.

[@scrubscriber4911]

What a legend Mate is, a lesson for all of to chase our dreams. Great interview.

[@Mrbonzo69]

One of the -if not the- best interview from car nut to car nut👍🏻. Really appreciate this

[@ThorsteinKlingenberg]

Wow, that was the greatest 50 minutes of YouTubing I've done in a long while. Mate seems like a genuinely great guy with passion for all the right things. And to come up from a childhood without even running water, escape war and to set up a company like Rimac in Croatia and at such a young age. Just.. Mind blown. Johnny, great interview, I'm really impressed.

[@eL_K_Dee]

Been following this guy since the C1 came out and this man is so grounded (pardon the pun). It's always a treat listening to him and the occasional cheeky things he says are still delivered so shyly. Great personality on a great mind.

[@jel5034]

Thanks for putting Mate and Rimac's story out there. When it's not necessarily about earning tons of money but getting the car right, that's heartening.

[@downesy68]

What an amazing young man. It sounds like he has more love for his country than his country has for him. I’m sure that will change in the coming years as he becomes the man who takes Croatia out of its war torn past and into a bright future. I’m excited to see what he can accomplish in the next 5 and 10 years.

[@DreamBigSwimStrong]

He actually does get a lot of love but for some reason he pays a lot of attention to haters. Like imagine Bill Gates paying attention to people who make up conspiracy theories about him. That's what Mate does and I honestly don't get why he gets bothered by haters. But yeah, he and several other companies are starting to shape a nice change in Croatia from an ex communist country to a modern, capitalist one.

[@thagoff]

@@DreamBigSwimStrong that's because he's a fraud and got exposed.

[@MarkWebster404]

I've been poised, POISED, waiting for this.

[@zulprime5586]

me too!!

[@AshAhms]

Went through both episodes in the blink of an eye. You need a follow up Part 3 in the future! This guy is so inspiring, so much grit, balls and humility, and the interviews really painted a clearer picture of how he is as an innovator and a person. Great job Jonny!

[@michallonczak1003]

I'm blown away how honest and humble Mate is, his doing fantastic job and succeds at it, wish you best Mate and I hope you will achieve everything you set for yourself as a target because people like you changing world for better.

[@williamclark6466]

I am gobsmacked. My mouth was probably hanging open for most of the video, because of the horrific difficulties that Mate Rimac and company have had to go through. I send them best wishes for an excellent future. May they be very successful and happy. And a great big thank you to them for their incredible efforts 👏❤🙏. And of course a great big thank you to you, Jonny, for making this and all the awesome videos. Your passion and glee shine through.

[@Everything_Evan]

"What about Richard Hammond's crash" lol that look into the camera was class.

[@daveblanchard2258]

I thought the same 👍🤣

[@Rei_n1]

Best of luck to Rimac. So down-to-earth, so simple, so hard working.... and still loving home country, despite all grievances. Thumbs-up!

[@id7505]

Loving home country? Yup, his family used that country as their personal ATM.

[@Atombender]

So Hammond didn't just crash the car, he almost crashed the whole company.

[@klaudiuszkonopacki7870]

Just finished the first part and second one magically appears

[@MuhtasimDishan88]

Mate is just someone extraordinary, it's difficult to describe him with words! All the things he is doing and is a part of, and how he is conducting them provides us with much to learn, take to heart, and appreciate! As an engineering student myself, the question about your dream place to work is something we are asked often with most mentioning the big names. I never felt I wanted to be a part of any of them as my dream place but I feel so strongly about Rimac, and it's Mate who instills that. If I'm ever enabled enough to work with Mate, I'd choose that over any other because that would be a journey worth pursuing! And cheers to Jonny for another exceptional piece of content as he always does, but this was something truly special!

[@seizure8388]

I’ve just finished watching this mini-series… Jonny, this is next level. Love the interview, not just because it gives us a glimpse into Mate’s mind, but also the way you just talked and shared a common passion. Editing was spot on, jumping between the formal interview and the ‘car guys chatting at the pub’ style. Brilliantly done. Some of your best work. You should be proud.

[@TheLateBrakeShow]

Thank you, really glad you liked the jumping between car walk and chair chat. We do this so that the time passes quickly.

[@seizure8388]

Between this channel and the weekly Smith and Sniff pod cast, you are smashing it out the park. Keep it up buddy. Oh, and thanks for the reply to my humble little comment. 👍

[@corsadonk]

What a breath of fresh air. It is great to see someone so young and passionate about what they do. All the best to Mate and I hope he has even more success.

[@royaltychill3495]

From EGYPT, Supporting You "MATT RIMAC" & Ur Company, How Humble, Respectful & Cool Matt Rimac, Feels like Family Friendly Soul, One of the best Interviews

[@minimonte]

The best Idol Chat so far. You’re going to struggle to top these two

[@SmartMart1658]

Mate Rimac "Lucid Air is going to be an amazing car" - as a TSLA and CCIV investor I was very pleased to hear him say this. Wish I had shares in Rimac too.

[@DreamBigSwimStrong]

Rimac is expected to go public within next few years so you'll have a chance

[@stevecotterill7981]

What a lovely genuine guy. Two mates chatting... loved it! 👍👍

[@steverideout]

So good Jonny. So good Mate. So good Croatia - go there if you can, stunning country.

[@spyrosfr]

If you get your head around the circumstances under which Mate has done what he has done, your head is really blown away! What a guy!

[@paulhearn9632]

A guy left our work on Friday to go to work at Rimac which reminded me to watch your videos. He comes over as a genuine, car loving, personable guy. Totally impressed. Every time I see anything about Elon Musk I immediately think Bond Villain ...glad to see Mate Rimac is dragging us into the future with realistic expectations, with his feet planted in his home country and is still approachable with such a cool demeanour.

[@paulhearn9632]

...there was a V10 E30 M3 at a local show a few years ago...maybe Mate ought to buy that one

[@Smoovindecat]

What a legend! I think this interview will end up in the history books👍

[@tovartovarski5522]

Thank you very much for this excellent interview👍🏻

[@mclarenjohnf1]

Jonny your interview style is so relaxing and the way you let Mate actually say what he wants to say rather than butting in and throwing his train of thought, I knew the Grand Tour was a big hit in the moment but I didn't know it came close to ending them. I am glad the interviews and the show turned in to a positive, I hope the fact that Nico Rosberg has purchased a C2 takes them to another level. I was also shocked thet Mate didn't have his own C1 or C2

[@archibaldchimpin]

A fantastic interview, and what a lovely down to earth guy. He deserves all the success that’s undoubtedly coming his way.

[@jamespaul2587]

This was truly an incredible interview Jonny, it seems like you just met your automotive soulmate! 🙂 It would be awesome if all the brands with Rimac components would donate an example to the Campus, for all visitors to appreciate the incredible technology and passion within. I also think that Mate and his team deserve to drive some of the incredible automobiles that they helped to develop.

[@The63Jazz]

Another superb interview. The car world is in safe hands for sure and what a decent, honest bloke in Mate Rimac. You were spot on earlier when you said there is a place for piston engines as well as EVs and Mate Rimac captures that. Exceptional work, thank you.

[@probigor]

24 min full of passion. The world needs more people like them. Well done guys you are stars.

[@williamfence566]

" Chapter 1" has not been too bad, looking forward to his chapter 2 . Fantastic interview . Cheers Jonny

[@danebecker]

I was blown away by the honesty and humanity of the interview - very refreshing in these days where everything is calculated and hyped. May Mate and Rimac grow from strenght to strength. Well done Johnny

[@greggScutum]

What an insanely executed interview. You can see that great interviews happen when two passionate people meet.

[@AndrejGobec]

I recently viewed Christian Von Koenigsegg interview by Nico Rosberg and it's interesting how similar origin stories they both have. Utterly devoted, technical and passionate guys who want to build the best. Truly wish Mate the best with the company. Pozdrav!

[@andersolofsson9180]

This were the best 2 videos i have seen in my life! 🤩 i now realise that im just like the boss of rimac! When i was 10 i made my first electric bike from scrap. When i was 15 i put a stereo and neo lights on my piaggo NRG moped. When i was 18 i turbo converted a black bmw e28. I now own an old bmw e36 with the m52 engine, not for performance but more for the sound and soul of it. Thats just some things! I can relate to EVERY thing he said, this gives me so much energy. I just loved this! THANKS FOR ALL THE THINGS YOU GUYS DO! 👍⚡😀

[@neildaniel8232]

Mate come across as such an likeable person, wanting to do the best job he can to make the company the best it can be and produce the best products that they can. Such a refreshing and impressive outlook on it all.

[@stephenclay6852]

What really nice down to earth guy he is. I have nothing but total respect for mate and his team. A great interview Johnny thanks.

[@rexsolomon6325]

Brilliant, humble, honest, frugal, personable, the positive character of Mate just shines. No wonder he is such a success at such an early age. Well deserved. Fantastic, natural and smooth interview Jonny - you are quite a pro! =)

[@dantubeme7]

Massive thanks, Jonny! This was wonderful, insightful, emotional, touching, extensive and so incredibly inspiring! Big thanks to Mate too for sharing and being so open and honest. I was tearing up when Mate was talked about the time he almost had to run for his life and then the crash. Wanted to just come here and tell Mate that I'll always be rooting for him and his company and wish he's successful in accomplishing all his chapters, while having a lot of fun doing it! I love you man! Sad you have to face all that negativity in your home country. You'll win them over in time. For sure. Cheers, love and luck.

[@RaphaelAguirre]

This was incredibly good, arguably way too short too! Best interview of Mate. You got to love this man (and team!), a true exemple of talent and dedication. Well done sirs.

[@micheltebraake7915]

A special man. For the editor of The Late Brake Show, the sound volume may go up, with my laptop volume at max sound is low, this has been going on for a few episodes. On other YT's I have to turn the volume down because their base volume is high.

[@quicknickdriver8510]

What a guy. Fascinating chat, seems like you could’ve talked a lot more. Amazing story he has to tell...

[@mrcogginsgarage7062]

What a nice change banging interview with Mate,Thankyou Jonny.

[@askmyring]

What a fascinating man. Johnny does seem to get the honest, non PR opinions out of people. Really really excellent videos. Rimac are fun 😎👌👌👌

[@global_nomad.]

Thankyou Mate for spending so much time on this conversation - very revealing and inspiring - its funny, as an architect ( and son of one too) I know that (most of us) we work on all sorts of high end stuff for clients but live in small unfinished homes....

[@ddelimar]

Of course we enjoyed it. Thx for this!

[@MrSteveFurness-Lappin]

What a genuinely nice guy! Humble and interesting. Another fantastic interview Jonny! Listening to him over part one and two, tell his story and his roots was great, I have huge respect for Mate, I watched the interview with Hammond and Mate, after watching part one, it struck me then that their were no hard feelings between them. Lets me honest, if you walk away from a crash like that (albeit with a broken leg) it’s testament to the cars design. I look forward to seeing what else is in the pipe line for Rimac now. Thanks for the great content, keep it going :)

[@darkslow27zagreb41]

My eyes was in tears. And I am a big boy. Fascinating.

[@Wache3]

Ponosni na tebe! Ignoriraj hatere, nisu vrijedni paznje! Samo hrabro!

[@emaeder18]

What an incredibly cool guy!

[@Bhupeshmisri]

Such a brilliant, down to earth hard working man who's going to change to world

[@paulbudford]

Top interview johnny. In fact this is probably my favourite. 👍

[@fmartistry1873]

Thanks Jonny, you have a great knack of making it both entertaining and informative.

[@janpruijser8649]

So freaking good. You are such an incredible host Jonny! It's cool seeing you be able to connect with so many people on a personal level!

[@jimsound7888]

If Mate was British, he should be knighted. Such a down to earth, honest man

[@jimwilliams1536]

I had no idea they had been through so much. Really good bit of content.

[@TheLateBrakeShow]

That’s why we do them. Giving you the inside line… 👍🏻

[@andrewfaulkner-clegg9306]

What a proper genuine bloke, I’ve never really paid much attention to Rimac thinking heres another rich guy wanting to make a car for the mega rich, something I’d never get to drive etc.. But no, he is humble, caring, putting his employees first and not loosing site of who he is and his long term goals! It was a nice watch and I’d love to say hello to him and tell him I think he’s great! Also Elon Musk should be making it a priority to meet him not the other way around. Mate is more about the people than Elon will ever be! Top bloke indeed.

[@ijazb]

Great interview series - That was excellent!

[@wleng]

This is the best interview from this channel yet Johnny, and first long form interview I’ve ever watch with Mate. Amazing work!

[@honestmcgyver]

Great 2 parter...wish there was pt3. I love fact he’s about the cars/technology and not slapping on some enviro stuff and correctly saying many other easier ways to improve the environment. Also the obvious links and bonds between you both came across with similar loved and passions. Great stuff. TVs loss...good job Jonny

[@williamholmes7529]

Great video Johnny. Congratulations to Mate for his tenacity and drive, also his down to earth attitude to his company. What an inspirational man 👏👏👏

[@nikola2254]

the best two interviews with Mate that I ever seen so far

[@_Makanko_]

I think it's awesome that Mate can be the person that directs the company with all his drive and passion. It's not easy to have a company succeed and have the boss remain very much about the product and not just the business. Very open about the tougher times and it is very endearing and a great insight in the behind the scenes. It's funny how much you can tell about a person just perusing the cars he owns or even wants to own. Cheers Jonny, great second part. As I'm concerned well worth the awful experience at the airport though you may not agree ;)

[@peter.russell]

What a great interview and, hats off to Mate Rimac, what a brilliant man. I can only wish him and his team every success.

[@jackkirmond9587]

Jonny, you are amazing, your interveiw skills, your question style is one of the best I have ever seen, Thank you for bringing Mate Rimac to us.

[@Stan5o]

Thanks for the chat lads, enjoyed listening to Mate talking honestly about early company days and his aspirations. 👏

[@TheColnago]

Thank you for this. What a nice bloke. His BMW collection is fantastic. A true car guy. Wish him nothing but success.

[@RobOwen1987]

And to think in the past I'd have been tempted to write Rimac off as just another tech startup. They're so much more. And seeing Mate talk its genuinely refreshing to see. The future is in good hands with people like him at the head of companies like Rimac.

[@tazbertdt]

Great stuff Jonny. Loved listening to Mate, he's the sort of guy the car industry needs. He's a petrolhead, but understands that some things need to change and move forward. Interesting guy, I'll certainly be paying more attention to Rimac now.

[@geezerj5288]

Mate, Gordon Murray and Chris Harris interviews are just wonderful content. Car nuts interviewed by a warm and genuine car perv that truly understands what makes them tick. Understanding their drivers but not necessarily agreeing and placating them but channeling an in-depth understanding. Honestly this is just a pleasure to watch. Thank you LBS team, can't wait for the next one. That Mate fella mind, he's the sort of passionate loon I'd want to work for. What's Croatia like to live in?

[@mobiledevto]

Most down to earth guy.. don't ever change.

[@Duell-850R]

Thank you Johny and Mate. lovely interview.

[@ThegalacticusShow]

You spoil us Jonny. Superb.

[@JoeyAllen08]

Such a fascinating insight into Mate and Rimac as a company. Thank you