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Welcome to the latest edition of Zagame Passion, and our first for 2023. It's our way of sharing our passion for amazing cars, and all the news from inside Zagame
It's a very busy time right now with a lot of our brands preparing to launch new models, so there are lots of updates coming.
As you'll also see, we have introduced some exciting new brands to our business which is great for our clients.
I hope you enjoy catching up on the latest from the Zagame Group.
Kind Regards,
Bobby Zagame
Managing Director, Zagame Group
In this issue
ROLLS-ROYCE
Rolls-Royce Spectre. A dream fulfilled.
In an interview published in 1900, Henry Rolls said:
“The electric car is perfectly noiseless and clean. There is no smell or vibration, and they should become very useful when fixed charging stations can be arranged.” Henry Rolls – Motor-Car Journal in April 1900
The Spectre is the first fully electric car from Rolls-Royce. After more than 120 years, we now have the technology to make Henry Roll's vision a reality. Our Rolls-Royce Brand Manager, Chris Hope, has seen Spectre in the flesh and came away hugely impressed.
He believes the combination of heritage and technology has created an extraordinary vehicle – one that captures the true essence of the brand. It also seems to have captured the world’s attention.
There is currently no confirmation of an arrival date for the Spectre in Australia, so we will keep you informed as more is revealed.
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AUDI MORNINGTON UPGRADES
Audi Mornington shifts up a gear.
Audi Mornington has been a part of the Zagame Automotive family since 2012, proudly representing both the Audi and Zagame brands within the Mornington Peninsula community.
Looking to the future, Zagame is investing in customer experience with major showroom renovations now in the final stages that will allow us to showcase more models as they are launched. And there’s a lot of news in 2023.
For starters, Audi Mornington are now an accredited Audi Sport Partner. This means we can now sell and service every Audi RS model. These incredible cars require specialised care and we're fully qualified to provide it. Audi Mornington are now an Audi Etron partner too, so other service upgrades are also under way moving us to an electric future.
Of course, some things never change and taking a test drive on the Peninsula's best roads is always a great experience.
We hope to see you soon at Audi Mornington.
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Welcomed to Australia, Born in our showroom.
The new CUPRA Born was recently launched to some of Australia’s most high-profile influencers and journalists at CUPRA Garage Richmond.
CUPRA chose the venue to introduce this Born as it reflects the passion and commitment that they (and we) feel for this performance-oriented Spanish brand.
The event at CUPRA Garage followed a drive day where journalists got to experience this designed-from-the-ground-up electric hot hatch. The reviewers have been consistent in their praise for the Born range, handling, equipment and driver ‘feel’. It’s an electric car for the enthusiast, and a fitting reminder why we feel so strongly toward CUPRA.
This is a brand whose passion sits seamlessly alongside ours.
If you’d like to test drive CUPRA’s electric future, we suggest you make an appointment with the team as the Born will quickly become one of the marque’s best-selling models in Australia.
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FERRARI MELBOURNE
Living la dolce vita. Without the long plane trip.
Ferrari Melbourne Drive Days are a chance to get out and let these cars do what they do best. A recent drive took participants out beyond Melbourne Airport to some great driving roads before heading back toward the Marnong Estate Winery for brunch.
The range of models taking part reinforced just what a unique brand Ferrari is. Every car (and every owner) has a story.
This was our first drive out to Marnong Estate – but it won’t be the last. For those who don’t know it, the views (and food) are stunning, with an unforgettable aspect toward Mt Macedon.
This was a great chance to get out and enjoy the roads, the company and the cars. A passionate life indeed.
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Singer design, next level craftsmanship.
Singer Vehicle Design is one of the most admired enthusiast car brands in the world. The Porsche 911 in their hands is restored, re-imagined and reborn.
Zagame Automotive Group are proud to be appointed as the sole agent for Australia and New Zealand. The Singer model range includes the Classic, the DLS, and the Turbo Study unveiled at The Goodwood Festival of Speed. We have the concept car coming to Melbourne before the middle of the year and can't wait to see it in the metal.
Singers destined for Australia are in production right now, with deliveries due later this year for the eager new owners. There’s more exciting news to come too.
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MCLAREN
A Melbourne boy joins the world's elite
It’s no secret that Oscar Piastri joined McLaren as team mate to Lando Norris in 2023.
It’s also no secret how talented this 21-year-old driver is. In successive seasons he won the 2020 FIA Formula 3 Championship, then in 2021 the FIA Formula 2 Championship. These series have long been the established road to Formula 1.
Rules prevented Oscar from competing in F2 again last year, so Formula 1 became his clear destination.
In 2023, he takes to the F1 grid with one of the most revered teams in Formula 1 – McLaren.
We’re looking forward to following Oscar’s progress this season, and we’ll be on the edge of our seats when he joins the Grid for the Australian Formula 1 Grand Prix.
We wish him luck, and every opportunity to make the most of his prodigious talent.
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CHARITY DRIVE DAYS
The joy of driving meets the joy of giving
Zagame Automotive is a long-term supporter of Charity Drive Days. It’s a chance to do some good – along with a few laps. Late last year, Charity Drive Days held a track day at Phillip Island helping to raise money for children’s charities including Challenge, and we were pleased to be involved.
Thanks must go to the Zagame customers who attended and enjoyed time on this iconic circuit, while supporting the fund-raising events.
The attendees generously raised more than $400,000, which was a record result.
Some of the children supported by Challenge were there on the day, excited to spend time in an Aston Martin, McLaren or Lamborghini.
Our very special thanks also goes to the Zagame staff who gave up their time to support the event and the cause.
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PAGANI
Pagani - blending retro with the futuristic
Horacio Pagani's company is now in its third decade and recently announced its third creation - the Utopia. Bucking the trends of the moment, the Utopia has no hybrid power, rather a twin turbocharged V12 from AMG producing 635kw of power and 1100 Nm.
The Utopia has very few aerodynamic add-ons and yet is more efficient than ever - and of course the familiar quad exhaust takes pride of place. As is Pagani's way, only 99 cars will be produced globally with a handful coming to Australia for a lucky few.
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RODIN
Zagame Autosport, suppliers of adrenaline.
Zagame Autosport have been named the sole agent for the NZ-made Rodin FZED. This is the closest thing you can buy to your own Formula 1 race car.
The Rodin FZED is available here right now for the brave few. The Rodin appointment is testament to Rod Wilson and the team at Zagame Autosport – they live and breathe motorsport, and it shows
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