How popular isThe Car Distribution Group in search?
In August 2026, there were an estimated 1.5K branded searches for The Car Distribution Group in New Zealand which held steady over the last 11 months. The Car Distribution Group holds 39.5% estimated Share of Search among New Zealand vehicle transport companies and is ranked 1st of 4 competitors for search popularity.
The Car Distribution Group39.5%
Carr & Haslam38.2%
Auto Logistics20.7%Dolphin Cartage1.6%
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Which vehicle transport companies compete with The Car Distribution Group?
Share of Search by month for The Car Distribution Group, Carr & Haslam, Auto Logistics. The figures are in the table below the chart.
View monthly share of search table
| Month | The Car Distribution Group | Carr & Haslam | Auto Logistics | Dolphin Cartage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2025 | 39.2% | 37.1% | 21.6% | 2.1% |
| Nov 2025 | 42.8% | 34.4% | 20.3% | 2.4% |
| Dec 2025 | 47.4% | 31.1% | 18.9% | 2.6% |
| Jan 2026 | 44.3% | 36.3% | 16.4% | 3% |
| Feb 2026 | 43.8% | 35.2% | 18.6% | 2.4% |
| Mar 2026 | 41.5% | 38% | 18.8% | 1.7% |
| Apr 2026 | 43.4% | 38.3% | 16.8% | 1.6% |
| May 2026 | 40% | 38.4% | 20.3% | 1.3% |
| Jun 2026 | 37.5% | 45.2% | 16.5% | 0.77% |
| Jul 2026 | 46.6% | 33.5% | 18.8% | 1.1% |
| Aug 2026 | 39.5% | 38.2% | 20.7% | 1.6% |
| Sep 2026 | — | — | — | — |
| Rank | Brand | Share of Search | Estimated monthly branded searches | vs prior month | Share change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1, held 1st | 39.5% | 1.5K | -9.1% | -7.1 points | |
| 2, held 2nd | 38.2% | 1.4K | +22% | +4.7 points | |
| 3, held 3rd | 20.7% | 780 | +18.2% | +1.9 points | |
| 4, held 4th | 1.6% | 60 | +50% | +0.5 points |
39.5%
held 1st · 1.5K estimated branded searches · -9.1% vs prior month · -7.1 points
38.2%
held 2nd · 1.4K estimated branded searches · +22% vs prior month · +4.7 points
20.7%
held 3rd · 780 estimated branded searches · +18.2% vs prior month · +1.9 points
1.6%
held 4th · 60 estimated branded searches · +50% vs prior month · +0.5 points
Compare search popularity between The Car Distribution Group and its closest rivals
How has branded search demand for The Car Distribution Group changed in New Zealand over the last 12 months?
2 findings
- Across the 11 months ending August 2026, estimated monthly branded searches for The Car Distribution Group in New Zealand held steady at 1.5K.
- Across the 11 months ending August 2026, The Car Distribution Group’s estimated Share of Search among vehicle transport companies in New Zealand peaked at 47.4% in December 2025 and was lowest at 37.5% in June 2026.
How did search popularity change for New Zealand vehicle transport companies in August 2026?
4 changes

In August 2026, Carr & Haslam gained estimated Share of Search among vehicle transport companies in New Zealand, from 33.5% to 38.2%.

In August 2026, Auto Logistics gained estimated Share of Search among vehicle transport companies in New Zealand, from 18.8% to 20.7%.
In August 2026, The Car Distribution Group lost estimated Share of Search among vehicle transport companies in New Zealand, from 46.6% to 39.5%.
Estimated monthly branded searches for Dolphin Cartage in New Zealand fell 25% over 11 measured months, from 80 to 60 in August 2026.
How is The Car Distribution Group measured?
Brandwave collects information about searches that people make online using The Car Distribution Group’s name. When viewed over time, estimated search volumes for these branded terms can be used to understand whether interest in the brand is growing, holding steady, or fading.
5 branded search terms
- car distribution group
- the car distribution group
- the car distribution group new zealand
- the cdg nz
- thecdg co nz
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