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Luxury Brakes

Luxury Brakes

Written by: Mira Business FM
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Luxury Brakes is the premier automotive podcast from Mira Business FM. Hosted by Tim Elliott and featuring Jacek Ziomek from X Motors, the show offers expert insights into the luxury vehicle market. From debating the shifting DNA of brands like BMW to reviewing the latest hybrid hypercars, the pair provides a candid look at the high-octane world of driving.

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Episodes
  • Why the Chinese Car Invasion Is Sparking Controversy in the West

    Why the Chinese Car Invasion Is Sparking Controversy in the West
    Feb 20 2026

    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.
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    20 mins
  • Will the All-Electric Ferrari Luce Be Worth Your Money?

    Will the All-Electric Ferrari Luce Be Worth Your Money?
    Feb 13 2026

    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.
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    22 mins
  • The Truth About Hypercar Spares

    The Truth About Hypercar Spares
    Feb 7 2026

    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.
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    23 mins
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