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I love to see our people recognised by the brands we work with, and am really proud of the team at Zagame Fiat and Alfa Romeo. Their passion for these Italian brands is obvious and the result is yet another National Dealer of the Year accolade. Congratulations to all.
It's great timing for Fiat too with the announcement of a limited edition Fiat 500 "Bambina". What a fun car!
And there's more new models too from Ferrari, Rolls-Royce and CUPRA, as well as opportunities across a whole range of brands before the End of Financial Year. So as always, there's lots to catch up on.
Bobby Zagame
Managing Director, Zagame Group
In this issue
ZAGAME FIAT - NATIONAL DEALER OF THE YEAR
It’s especially ‘la dolce vita’ when you win!
Zagame Fiat has once again been named Australia’s Fiat Dealer of the Year. Against quality competition, the win is a testament to the passion and commitment of the team led by Damon. Congratulations also to Nicklaus Boh for winning the prized Fiat & Abarth Sales Consultant of the Year Award.
The team's passion for the Fiat brand has been further re-energised (perhaps literally) by Fiat and Abarth’s transition to electric power. Fiat have truly embraced the future with the exceptional 500e.
Of course, all this passion isn’t confined to electric power. Soon, the very last of the petrol powered Fiat 500s will roll off the production line. And we’ve made sure they’ll be very special.
Due to our relationship with Fiat, Zagame have created a very limited number of uniquely designed, badged and specified ‘Bambina’ models to celebrate the end of an era.
There will only ever be a small number made, with a host of additional features including unique wheels, leather seats, chromed styling elements and the celebratory ‘Bambina’ badging.
The Bambina is beautifully styled, great value, so much fun to drive, and the only place they’ll be available is Zagame Fiat.
There is no better way to understand the FIAT team’s enthusiasm than to take one of these fascinating and enjoyable cars for a test drive. Regardless of how it’s powered – you’ll discover the sweet life is entirely contagious.
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Ferrari SP3 Daytona
The name alone is special. Then, you see the car.
‘Daytona' must surely be one of the most evocative names in motoring. The first use of the Daytona moniker was in 1968 following Ferrari’s famous 1-2-3 victory in the 1967 Daytona 24 hour race.
The Bertone designed Daytona V12 Coupes and Spyders that celebrated the win have since become highly valued models for collectors around the world.
No doubt the new Ferrari Daytona SP3 will do the same.
The Daytona SP3 is the latest in the "Icona" series of high-performance cars being produced by Ferrari. Limited to 599 examples, each will have one of the last ever naturally aspirated Ferrari V12s. Fitted with F1 grade titanium internals, these engines rev to an astounding 9000rpm, with many saying the sound alone is worth the price of the car.
Of course, the Daytona isn’t just a feast for the ears, the eyes are also well rewarded. The sculptural lines have been inspired by Ferrari’s effortlessly beautiful racers of the 1960s, managing to be both retro and utterly futuristic at the same time.
There is no doubt Ferrari have made a landmark car, one that’s more than worthy of the storied name. It was our absolute pleasure to deliver one of these very rare cars to a Ferrari Melbourne owner in Grigio Ferro (Iron Gray) and have the car on display in the showroom for a short time.
Cars like the Daytona SP3 prove the love of Ferrari Past, Present and Future knows no limits.
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Check out the End of Financial Year Opportunities at ZAGAME Automotive.
Rolls-Royce Cullinan
Luxury that knows no bounds, and needs no road.
Since the Rolls-Royce Cullinan was first released to the world in 2018, we have come to know the unrivalled qualities that characterise a Rolls-Royce needn’t stop when the roads do.
And now the Cullinan Series II takes ultra-luxury to an entirely new place. Perhaps literally.
Cullinan Series II has been revised with literally hundreds of updates yet retains grace and presence in equal measure. Subtle exterior changes update the already classic styling. One of the many highlights is the now illuminated pantheon grille - with a stronger visual link to the Phantom. It remains quite incredible how well Rolls-Royce design language has translated to an SUV body style.
Once inside the almost unbelievably solid doors, you’ll discover an interior with new levels of luxury and technology to make this one of the world’s most special environments. The customisation options have increased also, allowing owners the opportunity to make their own car even more individual, more "bespoke".
Powered by the 6.75 litre V12, performance is effortless. It’s no wonder that the Cullinan is amongst the most popular models in Rolls-Royce history.
Cullinan Series II is available to order. Talk to Chris Hope to enjoy an appointment in the Rolls-Royce Specifier lounge. You’ll discover how well the British finely tailor their cars as well.
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Cupra Born VZ
The driver’s electric car, now with even more drive.
The CUPRA Born was designed from the outset as a car for the driver.
With a rear-mounted motor driving the rear wheels and a battery pack mounted as low as possible in the chassis, the CUPRA Born is a superbly balanced and predictable handler.
Now, imagine all that driving aplomb, just, with more of everything.
The new CUPRA Born VZ arriving in 2025 has more power, new performance-oriented seats, retuned suspension and more powerful brakes to reel all this performance in while still managing to recycle any otherwise-wasted energy to replenish the battery.
This degree of battery regeneration can be controlled via new steering wheel mounted paddles.
The single 240kW motor means the Born also has an exemplary driving range from the 79kWh battery, with up to 570 km possible from a charge.
It goes without saying that a driveline this quiet deserves a fine stereo. The updated 10 speaker 425 watt Sennheiser sound system must be heard to be appreciated.
The Born was already one of the best cars of this new electric era. A test drive will help you appreciate how good these new models from CUPRA truly are.
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Audi dynamic driving experience
An unusually gripping Audi drive day.
The Audi marque is synonymous with technology - including their unrivalled Quattro all-wheel drive capability. The weather at the recent Audi Dynamic Driving Experience at Phillip Island made the benefits of this even more obvious.
This rare chance to experience Audi’s potent RS range on the circuit was unforgettable for the Zagame guests able to attend.
Cars driven on this incredible circuit included the RS6 Avant, RSQ8 Super SUV, RS3 Hyper Hatch, RS5 and the consistently eye-opening RS e-tron GT.
Led by Audi Chief Drive Instructor, TV identity and brand ambassador Steve Pizzati, along with his team of professional instructors, everyone left the day with an advanced understanding of what they – and these cars – are capable of. The lessons were even more poignant given the challenging weather.
You really must drive Audi’s RS range to understand how good they are. Contact us at Brighton, Richmond, Mornington or the City to book in a test drive.
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Far more than the sum of the parts.
You’ve seen the Zagame showrooms, our service facilities and met our committed and passionate people. But you probably didn’t already know Zagame is also the distributor for a huge range of parts, accessories and automotive paints.
Based at Tullamarine, Zagame Distribution at any point in time holds up to 50,000 genuine manufacturer parts in stock for more than 20 brands.
With the help of a dedicated call centre with trained parts advisors, and automated paint ordering systems, literally thousands of parts are shipped all over Australia by our team every week to other dealers, workshops or body shops. We are also one of the largest suppliers of Audi Genuine Parts in Australia and everything from a wheel nut for Singer, to a Bentley exhaust are likely to be in our warehouse right now, or on the way to where it's needed quickly.
The COVID 19 Pandemic highlighted the importance of managing parts supply, and holding such a huge inventory is complex and costly, requiring an expert team of more than 30 people to keep parts moving.
It's part of our investment in customer experience. Because one day, your car will need an unexpected part and we’ll know just where to get our hands on it for you.
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Behind the wheel - Alfa Romeo Tonale drive
Plugged in to what so many of us need.
The simplest way to explain this newest Alfa Romeo Tonale is there are two filler caps. One for petrol, one for electricity. How the drivetrain works depends on how you drive, where you drive, and how far. But the best part? The car works it all out for you.
Simply plug in the Tonale Hybrid at night and the next morning you’ll have a full battery. The charge in this will more than likely be enough for an average Australian day. Somewhere between 40 and 60 kms of pure electric range is all most of us need.
If you’re going on a long trip, the petrol motor takes over with additional, seamlessly added electric power when you need it.
The two motors together add up to a drive that’s very true to Alfa Romeo’s performance heritage.
This Tonale is effortlessly fast, hitting 100km/h in just 6.2 seconds. But it’s also frugal. There will be days where you don’t use any petrol at all. Such low running costs make this the car that so many of us need right now.
Sitting in the driver’s seat, it’s easy to appreciate the love that’s gone into this car, the materials are soft and luxurious, the steering wheel is just the right thickness (slimmer, easier to grip) and the controls you need most often are all easy to reach buttons and switches.
The Tonale is comfortable, spacious, fun to drive and quite beautiful to look at. Take a test drive and we guarantee you’ll be very impressed.
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Brabus Shadow 300
When speed and quality float your boat.
Less well-known than their work optimising and enhancing prestige automobiles, BRABUS also work on the water.
Now available in Australia, the 8 metre Brabus Shadow 300 is a multi-functional cruiser, sports boat and floating day resort.
The Brabus-tuned racing Mercury 300 outboard has more than enough power to get the boat on the plane quickly and efficiently, while the comfortable and reconfigurable seating means all your guests can find a comfortable spot.
Every stitch of the trim and upholstery has the Brabus style you’d expect. With leather and alcantara trim to match the standards of any road car making this a uniquely capable and fun way to spend the day on the water. The cabin size even allows for a day on the water to last overnight, and the Shadow 300 can be easily towed, perhaps behind your own BRABUS G800?
Brabus boats are available through Zagame’s partnership with Brabus and Eyachts. Let us know if you’d like an introduction.
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