Luxury Brakes

Tim Elliott and Jacek Ziomek share candid views on modern car tech frustrations. From BMW's autonomous sensor errors after a steering wheel refurbish to the "ridiculous" electronic quirks of the Maserati Quattroporte—which Jacek likens to "Italian pizza with American ketchup"—they explore why high-end engineering sometimes fails to deliver.

In this episode of Luxury Brakes, Tim Elliott and Jacek Ziomek from X Motors clash over the rise of Chinese automotive brands in the UAE, debating whether high-tech screens can ever replace "real" engineering and the raw pleasure of driving.

In this edition of Luxury Breaks, Tim Elliott sits down with Jacek Ziomek from XMotors to discuss the overwhelming presence of Chinese vehicles in modern markets. They explore the geopolitical complexities of the "price war", hidden trade imbalances, and why some customers remain deeply skeptical of the industry's rapid expansion.

On this brand-new episode of Luxury Brakes on Mira Business FM, Tim Elliott and Jacek Ziomek of XMotors analyse the strategic shift in luxury automotive design. They critique the new all-electric Ferrari Luce, exploring how former Apple design chief Jony Ive is replacing cluttered digital interfaces with tactile, minimalist precision to revolutionise the high-end driving experience.

Join Tim Elliott and Jacek Ziomek of XMotors on Luxury Brakes as they discuss the controversial world of luxury car repairs. They explore whether bespoke Bugatti parts are truly unique or merely rebranded Volkswagen items, the fall of Lancia, and why you aren’t a real car enthusiast without an Alfa.

This is the latest podcast of Mira Business FM called Luxury Brakes. Tim Elliott and X Motors' Jacek Ziomek scrutinise the evolution of modern BMWs. They explore whether the brand has lost its way, the impact of stiff suspension on driver experience, and the thrilling transition to hybrid supercars.