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Gateshead has several major roads passing through it, including the A184 connecting the town to Sunderland and the A1 connecting to Edinburgh and London. The Millennium Bridge, a cyclist and pedestrian tilt bridge between Gateshead arts quarter and Newcastle's Quayside, is powered by enough electric motors to run more than eight Ford Focus cars. A clean air zone was introduced in the town in early 2023, so some vehicles have to pay to drive through the area.

A Clean Air Zone (CAZ) operates in Gateshead to improve air quality and specifically reduce public exposure to nitrogen dioxide, a pollutant produced by traditional combustion engines. This goal is achieved by encouraging the use of cleaner vehicles, such as EVs, and restricting high-pollution vehicles. Many CAZs charge drivers for entering them, though some are non-charging. Before driving in Gateshead, it's worth checking online whether you will have to pay for driving through the zone.

The first official Jeep models were light reconnaissance vehicles created for military applications during World War II. Over the years, the Wrangler - Jeep's most iconic car - has made over a thousand appearances on the big screen, including in the Jurassic Park franchise. However, the Grand Cherokee has achieved the most fame with over 1,500 appearances. Just as impressive was the 1963 Jeep Wagoneer, the first luxury SUV. It featured the first overhead-cam six-cylinder truck engine, the first automatic transmission and independent front suspension in a 4x4, and the first automatic full-time 4WD system.