Bugatti CEO to stop leaving keys inside cars after Chiron theft

Bugatti's Croatian CEO Mate Rimac has pledged to stop leaving keys inside his high-end cars following the theft of his $2.7 million Chiron from the company's campus in Croatia. The multi-million-dollar vehicle was recovered in Austria after Rimac pursued the thief in his Porsche 911, sharing updates with police in a group chat. The suspect, a Croatian man in his 30s, admitted to taking the car after spotting the keys inside during an interview at an Austrian police station.

While Rimac is not pressing charges, he emphasized that the suspect's arrest is warranted due to the vehicle's significant value. The Chiron, with a base price of 2.4 million euros, sustained minor damage but will be repaired. Rimac, CEO of Bugatti Rimac, a joint venture with a 55% stake held by Croatia's Rimac Group, expressed pride in Croatia's safety despite the incident.