North East Motors News

Issue 104

Next year…August 10th 2025 to be precise…will see Wingrove Motors celebrate 100 years since it began trading from a garage on Newcastle’s West Road. The company has always been owned by the same family. Although Wingrove is heavily involved with the Stellantis Group and sells Jeep, Alfa Romeo, DS and Peugeot cars from its Newcastle and Wallsend dealerships, one brand is synonymous with Wingrove. Citroën. Wingrove Motors and Citroën have worked closely since the 1970s…but the motoring landscape has changed a lot since then. Citroën, which celebrated its own centenary in 2019, is now one of the leading producers of electric cars and vans while continuing to offer a wide range of petrol and diesel models. Battery power is the future of motoring. From 2035 you will no longer be able to buy a car which is powered solely by a conventional petrol or diesel engine. Citroën is already at…