Iol.co.za - SEO Checker

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Overview of the SEO Check
Meta information
100% 
Page quality
42% 
Page structure
55% 
Link structure
25% 
Server
69% 
External factors
100% 
SEO Score
Response time
0.10 s
File size
443.60 kB
Words
1853
Media files
90
Number of links
612 internal / 18 external

Task list of SEO Improvements

  • Reduce the number of internal links.Very important!
  • Try to reduce the number of used JavaScript files.Very important!
  • The page title should fit better to the content of the page.Important!
  • The H1 heading should fit better to the page content. (Words from the heading are rarely used in the text)Important!
  • Use good alternative descriptions (alt attributes) for your images.Important!
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Meta specifications

Title
(Critically important)
IOL | News that Connects South Africans
The length of the page title is perfect. (325 pixels out of 580 max pixel length)
There are no duplicate words in the title
Meta description
(Critically important)
Discover the world of IOL, bringing you a mix of current news across politics, sport, business, motoring and lifestyle. Telling your stories and driving change!
The length of the meta description is perfect. (919 pixels out of 1000 max pixel length)
Crawlability
(Critically important)
There are no problems in accessing the website.
Canonical URL
(Important)
https://www.iol.co.za/
There is a valid canonical link specified.
Language
(Somewhat important)
Language detected in text: en
Language defined in HTML: en
Server location: United States of America
The following language is defined by HTML: en
Alternate/Hreflang Links
(Somewhat important)
There are no alternate links specified on this page.
Other meta tags
(Somewhat important)
There is no rel next meta tag on this page.
There is no rel prev meta tag on this page.
Domain
(Somewhat important)
The domain is no subdomain.
The domain length is good.
The domain does not contain non-latin characters.
Page URL
(Somewhat important)
No parameters were found in the URL.
No session ID was found in the URL.
The URL does not have too many subdirectories.
Charset encoding
(Somewhat important)
The charset encoding (UTF-8) is set correctly.
Doctype
(Nice to have)
The doctype HTML 5 is set correctly.
The doctype is placed at first in the HTML code.
Favicon
(Nice to have)
The favicon is linked correctly.

Meta tags

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Page quality

Content
(Critically important)
Some words from the page title are not used within the pages content
Words from the H1 heading are not used in the page content.
The average number of words per sentence of 29.3 words is high.
This page contains 1853 words. That's ok.
14.8% of the text are stop words.
The page contains a listing, which indicates a good text layout.
13 paragraphs were found on this page.
There are no duplicates on the site.
Frames
(Critically important)
This website does not use a frameset.
Mobile optimization
(Somewhat important)
This website loads 13 javascript files. This may affect the load time negatively.
A viewport "width=device-width, maximum-scale=1.0, minimum-scale=1.0, initial-scale=1.0, user-scalable=no" is provided.
At least one Apple touch icon is specified.
Bold and strong tags
(Somewhat important)
The usage of strong and bold tags is perfect. We recommend the use of up to 37 tags for this page.
Image SEO
(Somewhat important)
53 images have no alt attribute. The content of alt attributes is used by search engines.
Social Networks
(Nice to have)
There are only a few social sharing widgets on the page. Make your website popular in social networks with social sharing widgets.
Additional markup
(Nice to have)
No additional page markup was found.
Ads
(Somewhat important)
No ads were found on this page.
HTTPS
(Somewhat important)
This website uses HTTPS to protect privacy and integrity of the exchanged data.
All included files are also transferred via HTTPS.

Media list

URLAlt attributeTitle
/assets/images/header/iol.pnglogoWelcome to IOL
data:[...] Base64Bathabile Dlamini says Mkhwebane 'must be protected'
data:[...] Base64LIVE FEED: #StateCaptureInquiry August 16, 2019
data:[...] Base64Ramaphosa wants to visit Marikana
data:[...] Base64No alt attribute provided7 exercises that could seriously improve your sex life
data:[...] Base64No alt attribute providedVaal Mall: CCTV not working when mom, infant son were pepper-sprayed at parking lot
data:[...] Base64No alt attribute providedPICS: Zimbabwe police, protesters clash in Harare
data:[...] Base64No alt attribute providedFord's sub-Ranger bakkie could form part of ‘baby Bronco' range
/assets/images/features/isolezwe.jpgIsolezwe
/assets/images/features/the-star.jpgThe Star
/assets/images/features/daily-voice.jpgDaily Voice
data:[...] Base64No alt attribute providedBathabile Dlamini says Mkhwebane 'must be protected'
data:[...] Base64No alt attribute providedManhunt launched after woman's battered body found in Welkom
data:[...] Base64No alt attribute providedMarikana massacre: Mineworkers died in vain, says analyst
/assets/images/newspapers/the-star.pngNo alt attribute providedThe Star
/assets/images/newspapers/pretoria-news.pngNo alt attribute providedPretoria News
/assets/images/newspapers/cape-times.pngNo alt attribute providedCape Times
/assets/images/newspapers/cape-argus.pngNo alt attribute providedCape Argus
/assets/images/newspapers/the-mercury.pngNo alt attribute providedThe Mercury
/assets/images/newspapers/daily-news.pngNo alt attribute providedDaily News
/assets/images/newspapers/daily-voice.pngNo alt attribute providedDaily Voice
/assets/images/newspapers/ilisolezwe.pngNo alt attribute providedI'solezwe Mpuma Koloni
/assets/images/newspapers/isolezwe.pngNo alt attribute providedIsolezwe
/assets/images/newspapers/the-post.pngNo alt attribute providedThe post
...ets/images/newspapers/sunday-tribune.pngNo alt attribute providedSunday Tribune
...images/newspapers/sunday-independent.pngNo alt attribute providedSunday Independent
/assets/images/newspapers/tios.pngNo alt attribute providedThe Independent on Saturday
/assets/images/newspapers/dfa.pngNo alt attribute providedDFA
/assets/images/newspapers/saturday-star.pngNo alt attribute providedSaturday Star
/assets/images/newspapers/weekend-argus.pngNo alt attribute providedWeekend Argus
/assets/images/general/play-btn.svgNo alt attribute provided
/assets/images/general/podcast-icon.svgNo alt attribute provided
data:[...] Base64No alt attribute providedWATCH: Seven key themes to look out for in 4IR's 'Roaring 20s'
/assets/images/general/play-btn.svgNo alt attribute provided
/assets/images/general/podcast-icon.svgNo alt attribute provided
data:[...] Base64No alt attribute providedWATCH: Justin Timberlake and Lizzo to collaborate?
/assets/images/general/play-btn.svgNo alt attribute provided
/assets/images/general/podcast-icon.svgNo alt attribute provided
data:[...] Base64No alt attribute providedWhy Unathi's water exercise is good for you
/assets/images/general/play-btn.svgNo alt attribute provided
/assets/images/general/podcast-icon.svgNo alt attribute provided
data:[...] Base64No alt attribute providedWATCH: Dramatic footage shows pilot landing passenger jet in corn field
data:[...] Base64No alt attribute providedHuawei reassures their South African users
data:[...] Base64No alt attribute providedVolvo happy with its sales growth in SA
data:[...] Base64No alt attribute providedBontle Modiselle and Priddy Ugly expecting a baby
data:[...] Base64No alt attribute providedJonas Brothers to perform at MTV Video Music Awards
data:[...] Base64No alt attribute providedPrince Harry and Meghan Markle spent R370k on holiday flights
data:[...] Base64No alt attribute provided'The Kitchen' is a pale shadow of last year's similarly themed 'Widows'
data:[...] Base64No alt attribute providedBrody Jenner 'couldn't care less' about Kaitlynn Carter
data:[...] Base64No alt attribute providedSolskjaer denies that Alexis Sanchez wants to leave Man United
data:[...] Base64No alt attribute providedWATCH: Jofra Archer gets first Test wicket as England hit back
data:[...] Base64No alt attribute providedTwo formidable West Indies legends chat about what makes for a great bowling partnership
data:[...] Base64No alt attribute providedFord's sub-Ranger bakkie could form part of ‘baby Bronco' range
data:[...] Base64No alt attribute providedDriven: New Mercedes V-Class is smoother than ever
data:[...] Base64No alt attribute providedFive big things likely to disrupt the motor industry
data:[...] Base64No alt attribute providedDriven: Audi Q7 is the ultimate reason to take a long road trip
data:[...] Base64No alt attribute providedAre you tough enough? You could win a Fortuner (the hard way)
data:[...] Base64No alt attribute providedBrian Austin Green admits he wasn't 'into' wife Megan Fox at first
data:[...] Base64No alt attribute providedFood meets fashion: 6 weirdest food-inspired outfits you can't unsee
data:[...] Base64No alt attribute providedCR17 funders have committed a grave mistake and have set Ramaphosa up for failure

Page structure

H1 heading
(Critically important)
NEWS HIGHLIGHTS
The H1 heading is too short (15 characters). It should be at least 20 Characters long.
Headings
(Important)
Some headings occur twice on the page.
The structure of headings is missing one or more levels. Do not skip heading levels.
There are 90 headings on the page. The amount of headings should be in a more proper relation to the amount of text.
Some headings do not have any content.

Heading structure

Heading levelContent
H1 NEWS HIGHLIGHTS
H2 Most Read
H2 Editor's Choice
H2 Multimedia
H2 BUSINESS REPORT
H2 PERSONAL FINANCE
H2 ENTERTAINMENT
H2 MOVIES
H2 SPORT
H2 MOTORING
H2 LATEST LAUNCHES
H2 LIFESTYLE
H2 TRAVEL
H2 POLITICS
H2 OPINION
H3 Bathabile Dlamini says Mkhwebane 'must be protected'
H3 LIVE FEED: #StateCaptureInquiry August 16, 2019
H3 Ramaphosa wants to visit Marikana
H3 7 exercises that could seriously improve your sex life
H3 Vaal Mall: CCTV not working when mom, infant son were pepper-sprayed at parking lot
H3 PICS: Zimbabwe police, protesters clash in Harare
H3 Ford's sub-Ranger bakkie could form part of ‘baby Bronco' range
H3 CR17 funders have committed a grave mistake and have set Ramaphosa up for failure
H3 Bathabile Dlamini says Mkhwebane 'must be protected' Duplicate text
H3 Manhunt launched after woman's battered body found in Welkom
H3 Marikana massacre: Mineworkers died in vain, says analyst
H3 WATCH: Seven key themes to look out for in 4IR's 'Roaring 20s'
H3 WATCH: Justin Timberlake and Lizzo to collaborate?
H3 Why Unathi's water exercise is good for you
H3 WATCH: Dramatic footage shows pilot landing passenger jet in corn field
H3 Huawei reassures their South African users
H3 Volvo happy with its sales growth in SA
H3 Club of Rome to hold its annual global summit in Stellenbosch
H3 Australia is the darling of TFG, says the group's chief executive
H3 Choppies boardroom battle heads for extraordinary general meeting
H3 Higher platinum group metals basket price sees Implats return to profitability
H3 ADVICE: Ensuring a sustainable pension
H3 UIP enters co-operation deal with Pick n Pay
H3 Bontle Modiselle and Priddy Ugly expecting a baby
H3 Jonas Brothers to perform at MTV Video Music Awards
H3 Prince Harry and Meghan Markle spent R370k on holiday flights
H3 'The Kitchen' is a pale shadow of last year's similarly themed 'Widows'
H3 Brody Jenner 'couldn't care less' about Kaitlynn Carter
H3 'The Kitchen' is a pale shadow of last year's similarly themed 'Widows' Duplicate text
H3 Gerard Butler 'too old to play Bond'
H3 Tarantino defends Bruce Lee portrayal in 'Once Upon A Time In Hollywood'
H3 Harry Styles turns down Prince Eric role in 'The Little Mermaid'
H3 WATCH: Former Disney star Bella Thorne directs film for Pornhub
H3 Now I'm going to count on Gareth Bale, says Zidane as Hazard ruled out
H3 Solskjaer denies that Alexis Sanchez wants to leave Man United
H3 WATCH: Jofra Archer gets first Test wicket as England hit back
H3 Two formidable West Indies legends chat about what makes for a great bowling partnership
H3 Tiger Woods just not feeling sharp, but no sign of injury at Medinah
H3 Adrian in doubt for Liverpool after kick by fan
H3 Sharks backing a rookie flyhalf in vital Currie Cup clash
H3 Bok coach Rassie Erasmus' Loftus final wish list
H3 City captain Mkhize signs a new three-year contract despite interest from foreign clubs
H3 Ford's sub-Ranger bakkie could form part of ‘baby Bronco' range Duplicate text
H3 Driven: New Mercedes V-Class is smoother than ever
H3 Five big things likely to disrupt the motor industry
H3 Driven: Audi Q7 is the ultimate reason to take a long road trip
H3 Are you tough enough? You could win a Fortuner (the hard way)
H3 Driven: New Mercedes V-Class smoother than ever
H3 All-new Mercedes B-Class lands in South Africa
H3 SA launch review: Volvo's updated XC90 (which comes with a PA!)
H3 VWSA introduces more affordable Polo with 1.6-litre engine
H3 Cabriolet crossover anyone? Meet VW's drop top T-Roc
H3 Brian Austin Green admits he wasn't 'into' wife Megan Fox at first
H3 Food meets fashion: 6 weirdest food-inspired outfits you can't unsee
H3 Neymar Jr to drop new fragrance with Diesel
H3 7 exercises that could seriously improve your sex life Duplicate text
H3 Teachers' expectations can reduce enjoyment and confidence
H3 Meet the brains behind Durban's Market Restaurant
H3 Cape Town voted one of the world's friendliest cities
H3 Meghan and Harry's recent trip punts Ibiza as family-friendly destination
H3 Make sure your have the proper car insurance for a self game drive
H3 WATCH: Dramatic footage shows pilot landing passenger jet in corn field Duplicate text
H3 CR17 funders have committed a grave mistake and have set Ramaphosa up for failure Duplicate text
H3 Bathabile Dlamini says Mkhwebane 'must be protected' Duplicate text
H3 Marikana massacre: Mineworkers died in vain, says analyst Duplicate text
H3 Mamaine wants Ramaphosa to declare August 16 Marikana Memorial Day
H3 CR17 funders have committed a grave mistake and have set Ramaphosa up for failure Duplicate text
H3 Mourn Marikana without violent rhetoric
H3 Disconnect between business and state contributed to Marikana massacre
H6 Company
H6 Follow us on
H6 Explore IOL
H6 Trending on IOL
H6 Empty heading
H6 Listings & More
H6 IOL in your inbox
There are too many internal links (611) on this page.
Some internal link anchor texts are too long.
Some anchor texts are used more than once.
72 links don't have an anchor text.
All internal links don't have dynamic parameters.
There are 3 external links on this page.

Found links on this page

LinkAttributesAnchor text
https://www.iol.co.za/Anchor A-TITLE Back to Top
https://www.iol.co.za/Back to IOL Homepage
http://www.loot.co.za/New window Nofollow External Shop @ Loot
A-TITLE Shop @ Loot
https://www.drive360.co.za/New window Nofollow External Drive360
A-TITLE Drive360
http://www.iolproperty.co.za/New window Nofollow External IOL Property
A-TITLE IOL Property
https://www.talent360.co.za/New window Nofollow External Talent360
A-TITLE Talent360
https://www.voices360.com/New window Nofollow External Voices360
A-TITLE Voices360
http://www.tyi.co.za/New window Nofollow External TYI
A-TITLE Young Independent
https://www.facebook.com/IOLnewsNew window Nofollow External A-TITLE Like us on Facebook
https://www.twitter.com/IOLNew window Nofollow External A-TITLE Follow us on Twitter
https://www.instagram.com/iolnewsNew window Nofollow External A-TITLE Follow us on Instagram
https://www.iol.co.za/Anchor No Text
https://www.iol.co.za/IMG-ALT logo
https://www.iol.co.za/newsNews
/news/south-africaSouth Africa
/news/south-africa/eastern-capeEastern Cape
/news/south-africa/free-stateFree State
/news/south-africa/gautengGauteng
/news/south-africa/kwazulu-natalKwaZulu-Natal
/news/south-africa/limpopoLimpopo
/news/south-africa/mpumalangaMpumalanga
/news/south-africa/northern-capeNorthern Cape
/news/south-africa/north-westNorth West
/news/south-africa/western-capeWestern Cape
/news/politicsPolitics
/news/politics/videosVideos
/news/politics/pollsPolls
/news/politics/opinionOpinion
/business-report/belt-and-roadBelt and Road
https://www.iol.co.za/news/africaAfrica
https://www.iol.co.za/news/worldWorld
/news/opinionText duplicate Opinion
https://www.iol.co.za/news/eishEish!
https://www.iol.co.za/Business
/business-reportBusiness Report
/business-report/companiesCompanies
/business-report/economyEconomy
/business-report/energyEnergy
/business-report/marketsMarkets
/business-report/markets/sharesShares
/business-report/markets/curre...Currencies
/business-report/markets/commo...Commodities
/business-report/market-indica...Market Indicators
/business-report/entrepreneursEntrepreneurs
/business-report/technologyTechnology
/business-report/careersCareers
/business-report/internationalInternational
/business-report/opinionText duplicate Opinion
/personal-finance/money-toolsFinancial Tools
/business-report/budgetBudget
/business-report/belt-and-roadText duplicate Belt and Road
/business-report/bricsBrics
/personal-financePersonal Finance
/personal-finance/my-moneyMy Money
/personal-finance/my-money/ban...Banking
/personal-finance/my-money/bud...Budgeting
/personal-finance/my-money/spe...Spending Wisely
/personal-finance/debtDebt
/personal-finance/financial-pl...Financial Planning
/personal-finance/retirementRetirement
/personal-finance/investmentsInvest
/personal-finance/collective-i...Collective investments results
/personal-finance/fund-look-upFund look up
/personal-finance/fund-ranking...Fund Ranking Tool
/personal-finance/performance-...Performance Comparison Tool
/personal-finance/insuranceInsurance
/personal-finance/medical-coverMedical Cover
/personal-finance/taxTax
/personal-finance/money-toolsMoney tools
/personal-finance/money-tools/...Loan Calculator
/personal-finance/money-tools/...Interest on Savings
https://www.iol.co.za/sportSport
/sport/soccerSoccer
/sport/soccer/pslPSL
/sport/soccer/premier-leaguePremier League
/sport/soccer/uefa-champions-l...UEFA Champions League
/sport/soccer/bundesligaBundesliga
/sport/soccer/bafanaBafana
/sport/soccer/africaText duplicate Africa
/sport/soccer/la-ligaLa Liga
/sport/soccer/europa-leagueEuropa League
https://www.iol.co.za/sport/rugbyRugby
/sport/rugby/springboksSpringboks
/sport/rugby/super-rugbySuper Rugby
/sport/rugby/rugby-championshipRugby Championship
/sport/rugby/internationalText duplicate International
/sport/rugby/sevensSevens
/sport/rugby/currie-cupCurrie Cup
/sport/rugby/pro14PRO14
/sport/cricketCricket
/sport/cricket/proteasProteas
/sport/cricket/domesticDomestic
/sport/cricket/internationalText duplicate International
/sport/athleticsAthletics
/sport/athletics/iaaf-diamond-...IAAF Diamond League
/sport/athletics/teamsaTeam SA
https://www.iol.co.za/sport/golfGolf
/sport/golf/pga-tourPGA Tour
/sport/golf/sunshine-tourSunshine Tour
/sport/golf/european-tourEuropean Tour
/sport/golf/us-mastersUS Masters
/sport/golf/us-openUS Open
/sport/golf/open-championshipOpen Championship
/sport/golf/us-pgaUS PGA
/sport/tennisTennis
/sport/tennis/atp-tourATP Tour
/sport/tennis/wta-tourWTA Tour
/sport/tennis/australian-openAustralian Open
/sport/tennis/french-openFrench Open
/sport/tennis/wimbledonWimbledon
/sport/tennis/us-openText duplicate US Open
/sport/boxingBoxing
/sport/cyclingCycling
https://www.iol.co.za/More sport
/sport/swimmingSwimming
/sport/netballNetball
/sport/hockeyHockey
/sport/basketballBasketball
/motoring/f1-grand-prixFormula One
/sport/world-cupWorld Cup
/sport/olympicsOlympics
/sport/opinionText duplicate Opinion
/entertainmentEntertainment
/entertainment/celebrity-newsCeleb News
/entertainment/celebrity-news/...Text duplicate International
/entertainment/celebrity-news/...Local
/entertainment/tvTV
/entertainment/tv/localText duplicate Local
/entertainment/tv/internationalText duplicate International
/entertainment/tv/streamingStreaming
/entertainment/moviesMovies
/entertainment/movies/newsMovie News
/entertainment/movies/reviewsMovie Reviews
/entertainment/movies/coming-soonComing Soon
/entertainment/musicMusic
/entertainment/music/localText duplicate Local
/entertainment/music/internati...Text duplicate International
/entertainment/music/reviewsMusic Reviews
/entertainment/gamingGaming
/entertainment/gaming/newsGaming News
/entertainment/gaming/reviewsGame Reviews
/entertainment/royalsRoyals
/entertainment/whats-onWhat's On
/entertainment/whats-on/joburgWhat's On - Joburg
/entertainment/whats-on/durbanWhat's On - Durban
/entertainment/whats-on/cape-townWhat's On - Cape Town
/entertainment/whats-on/pretoriaWhat's On - Pretoria
https://www.iol.co.za/lifestyleLifestyle
/lifestyle/food-drinkFood & Drink
/lifestyle/food-drink/recipesRecipes
/lifestyle/food-drink/restaurantsRestaurants
/lifestyle/food-drink/restaura...Joburg
/lifestyle/food-drink/restaura...Durban
/lifestyle/food-drink/restaura...Cape Town
/lifestyle/food-drink/restaura...Pretoria
/lifestyle/food-drink/drinkDrink
/lifestyle/healthHealth & Wellness
/lifestyle/health/fitnessFitness
/lifestyle/health/mindMind
/lifestyle/health/dietDiet
/lifestyle/familyFamily
/lifestyle/family/pregnancyPregnancy
/lifestyle/family/babyBaby
/lifestyle/family/parentingParenting
/lifestyle/family/petsPets
/lifestyle/style-beautyStyle & Beauty
/lifestyle/style-beauty/fashionFashion
/lifestyle/style-beauty/menMen
/lifestyle/style-beauty/beautyBeauty
/lifestyle/style-beauty/hairHair
/lifestyle/style-beauty/weddingsWeddings
/lifestyle/home-gardenHome & Garden
/lifestyle/home-garden/homeHome
/lifestyle/home-garden/gardenGarden
/lifestyle/love-sexLove & Sex
/lifestyle/love-sex/sexSex
/lifestyle/love-sex/relationshipsRelationships
/lifestyle/competitionsCompetitions
https://www.iol.co.za/travelTravel
/travel/travel-newsTravel News
/travel/south-africaText duplicate South Africa
/travel/south-africa/eastern-capeText duplicate Eastern Cape
/travel/south-africa/free-stateText duplicate Free State
/travel/south-africa/gautengText duplicate Gauteng
/travel/south-africa/kwazulu-n...Text duplicate KwaZulu-Natal
/travel/south-africa/limpopoText duplicate Limpopo
/travel/south-africa/mpumalangaText duplicate Mpumalanga
/travel/south-africa/north-westText duplicate North West
/travel/south-africa/northern-...Text duplicate Northern Cape
/travel/south-africa/western-capeText duplicate Western Cape
/travel/africaText duplicate Africa
/travel/worldText duplicate World
/travel/world/asiaAsia
/travel/world/australasiaAustralasia
/travel/world/caribbeanCaribbean
/travel/world/europeEurope
/travel/world/middle-eastMiddle East
/travel/world/north-americaNorth America
/travel/world/south-americaSouth America
/travel/travel-tipsTravel Tips
https://www.iol.co.za/motoringMotoring
/motoring/industry-newsIndustry news
/motoring/latest-launchesLatest launches
/motoring/carsCars
/motoring/cars/alfa-romeoAlfa-romeo
/motoring/cars/aston-martinAston-martin
/motoring/cars/audiAudi
/motoring/cars/baicBaic
/motoring/cars/bentleyBentley
/motoring/cars/bmwBMW
/motoring/cars/cadillacCadillac
/motoring/cars/cheryChery
/motoring/cars/chevroletChevrolet
/motoring/cars/chryslerChrysler
/motoring/cars/citroenCitroen
/motoring/cars/daihatsuDaihatsu
/motoring/cars/datsunDatsun
/motoring/cars/dodgeDodge
/motoring/cars/fawFaw
/motoring/cars/ferrariFerrari
/motoring/cars/fiatFiat
/motoring/cars/fordFord
/motoring/cars/fotonFoton
/motoring/cars/gwmGWM
/motoring/cars/hondaHonda
/motoring/cars/hyundaiHyundai
/motoring/cars/infinitiInfiniti
/motoring/cars/isuzuIsuzu
/motoring/cars/jaguarJaguar
/motoring/cars/jeepJeep
/motoring/cars/jmcJMC
/motoring/cars/kiaKia
/motoring/cars/lamborghiniLamborghini
/motoring/cars/land-roverLand-rover
/motoring/cars/lexusLexus
/motoring/cars/lotusLotus
/motoring/cars/mahindraMahindra
/motoring/cars/maseratiMaserati
/motoring/cars/mazdaMazda
/motoring/cars/mclarenMclaren
/motoring/cars/mercedesMercedes
/motoring/cars/mgMG
/motoring/cars/miniMini
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