Luxury Brakes

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Luxury Brakes episodes

  • Ferrari’s Shake-Up & Kia’s Dubai Debut

    Tim Elliott sits down with X Motors’ Jacek Ziomek to dissect high-stakes shifts in the luxury automotive sector. They analyse Ferrari’s executive shake-up following its electric debut and subsequent stock dip, alongside Kia’s futuristic PBV line-up launch in Dubai. Is the luxury EV market bracing for a major storm? Listen.

    20 min
  • Why 79% of Drivers Want Electric but Most Still Buy Petrol

    Tim Elliott sits down with resident supercar expert Jacek Ziomek of X Motors. They analyse a startling new media headline revealing the massive infrastructure bottlenecks and shifting consumer consumer habits currently limiting EV transition and growth across the UAE. 

    33 min
  • Electric Cars and Quality Standards

    X Motors' Jacek Ziomek joins Tim Elliott to break down the rapid evolution of electrified vehicles. Ziomek offers a candid critique of emergent manufacturers prioritising volume over build quality, contrasting current industry newcomers against the mature market trajectories established by automotive stalwarts.

    29 min
  • Ferrari Shocks Markets with ‘Marmite’ First EV

    High-octane controversy hits the luxury car sector as Ferrari reveals its polarizing first electric vehicle. Joining host Tim Elliott, X Motors' Jacek Ziomek dissects online backlash branding the five-seater family car "ugly". Yet, following traditional brand business models, rumours suggest this technological gamble is already completely sold out.

    18 min
  • Ferrari Strategy Shift and UAE Market Insights

    Tim Elliott sits down with Jacek Ziomek from Dubai’s X Motors to dissect Ferrari’s latest engineering pivot with the 12Cilindri. The pair also scrutinise the UAE’s domestic car market, debating why certain premium models are losing their lustre amongst local enthusiasts.

    24 min
  • The UAE’s Distinguished Gentleman’s Ride & The Pursuit of Men’s Health

    Tim Elliott sits down with Mr. Khan, host of DGR Arabia, and Jacek Ziomek from X Motors to discuss the global movement arriving in Dubai on 17th May. This special edition of Luxury Brakes explores turning a passion for motorcycles into a vital platform for raising awareness and funds for prostate cancer research and men's mental health.

    29 min
  • BYD’s 1,000 HP Hypercar Challenge

    Industry expert Jacek Ziomek of X Motors joins Tim Elliott to scrutinise BYD’s ambitious 1,000-brake-horsepower hypercar. As the Chinese automotive giant unveils its futuristic "Denzze" project in San Francisco, the pair debate revolutionary 1,500kW flash-charging technology and whether European safety standards will hinder this high-speed EV's global launch.

    26 min
  • Are EVs Losing Driver Engagement — Or Becoming Soulless?

    Tim Elliott and Jacek Ziomek of XMotors unpack the rise of simulated acceleration noise in electric vehicles. As brands prioritise refinement and innovation, are they diluting driver connection? A business-minded discussion on customer perception, product strategy, and whether EVs can deliver both technological progress and genuine driving engagement.

    23 min
  • Dubai Bikers Turn WhatsApp Group into Global Movement

    This episode explores the rapid evolution of World of Bikers from a local chat group into a burgeoning global platform. Founder Victor King and X Motors' Jacek Ziomek join Tim Elliott to discuss international rallies, the digitisation of endurance certifications, and the future of the all-in-one biker ecosystem.

    26 min
  • Are UAE Drivers Ditching Dealerships for Digital?

    Is the physical car dealership becoming obsolete? Abhinav Gupta, CEO of Cars24 Arabia, and Jacek Ziomek of X Motors join Tim Elliott for a heated discussion on the future of buying. They debate whether live video test drives and purely digital transactions can ever truly replace the traditional "touch and feel" experience.

    50 min

About Luxury Brakes

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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…