How popular isThe Car Distribution Group?
In September 2026, people searched for The Car Distribution Group by name about 1,760 times in New Zealand, a 19.7% increase from the previous year. These searches made up 25% of all New Zealand vehicle transport company searches, placing The Car Distribution Group second out of eight companies. When we asked both ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews about vehicle transport companies, The Car Distribution Group did not appear in any of the answers.
The Car Distribution Group is the second most searched of 8 competitors and not listed in any AI answer.
Wise MoveShare of searches 41.2%Mentioned in 5 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 3rd
The Car Distribution GroupShare of searches 25%Mentioned in 0 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations –- Car Transport NZ LimitedShare of searches 10.2%Mentioned in 4 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 2nd
Carr & HaslamShare of searches 10.2%Mentioned in 1 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 5th
Auto LogisticsShare of searches 9.2%Mentioned in 0 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations –
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Top vehicle transport companies in ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews
In three ChatGPT questions and two Google AI Overviews, The Car Distribution Group did not appear in any of the five answers.
Most recommended by AI
Brands get a higher ranking if they are mentioned earlier in the answers.
Mentioned by AI
Each dot is one answer, filled in when that answer mentions the brand.
- Wise Move5 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers
- ASAP Car Transport5 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers
- Car Transport NZ Limited4 of 5Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers
- Octane Logistics4 of 5Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers
- Carr & Haslam1 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
- The Car Distribution Group0 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
- Auto Logistics0 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
Dolphin Cartage0 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
See every answer about vehicle transport companies
5 answers
Asked ChatGPT
“Which vehicle transport company should I hire in New Zealand?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What are the best vehicle transport companies in New Zealand?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What's the best vehicle transport company in New Zealand for a car?”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“car transport nz”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“vehicle transport nz”
Not named in any answer:
Brands are shown in the order each answer named them. The survey took place in New Zealand on October 21, 2026.
Which vehicle transport companies compete with The Car Distribution Group?
Share of searches by month for Wise Move, The Car Distribution Group, Car Transport NZ Limited, Carr & Haslam, Auto Logistics, ASAP Car Transport. The figures are in the table below the chart.
View monthly share of searches table
| Month | Wise Move | The Car Distribution Group | Car Transport NZ Limited | Carr & Haslam | Auto Logistics | ASAP Car Transport | Octane Logistics | Dolphin Cartage |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2025 | 47.2% | 19.3% | 9.4% | 9.4% | 10.4% | 2.8% | 0.52% | 0.92% |
| Nov 2025 | 45.6% | 22.3% | 7.5% | 9.1% | 10% | 3.3% | 1.1% | 1.1% |
| Dec 2025 | 40.9% | 24.8% | 10.2% | 8.3% | 9.3% | 4.5% | 0.71% | 1.3% |
| Jan 2026 | 46% | 22% | 9.2% | 9.2% | 7.4% | 4.1% | 0.64% | 1.4% |
| Feb 2026 | 39.5% | 23.9% | 12% | 9.8% | 9.4% | 3.5% | 0.68% | 1.2% |
| Mar 2026 | 43% | 22.4% | 10.5% | 10.5% | 8.4% | 3.8% | 0.6% | 0.84% |
| Apr 2026 | 48.6% | 21.6% | 8% | 9.7% | 7.4% | 3.5% | 0.54% | 0.67% |
| May 2026 | 48.8% | 19.9% | 8% | 9.8% | 8.8% | 3.5% | 0.54% | 0.54% |
| Jun 2026 | 49.5% | 19.8% | 6.6% | 12.1% | 7.4% | 3.6% | 0.69% | 0.41% |
| Jul 2026 | 44.9% | 24.8% | 7.4% | 9.1% | 8.7% | 4% | 0.62% | 0.46% |
| Aug 2026 | 42.3% | 21% | 10.5% | 10.5% | 9.8% | 4.7% | 0.58% | 0.73% |
| Sep 2026 | 41.2% | 25% | 10.2% | 10.2% | 9.2% | 3% | 0.71% | 0.43% |
| Rank | Brand | Share of searches | Estimated monthly branded searches | vs prior month | Share change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1, held 1st | 41.2% | 2.9K | 0% | -1.1 points | |
| 2, held 2nd | 25% | 1.8K | +22.2% | +4 points | |
| 3, held 3rd | 10.2% | 720 | 0% | -0.3 points | |
| 4, held 4th | 10.2% | 720 | 0% | -0.3 points | |
| 5, held 5th | 9.2% | 650 | -3% | -0.5 points | |
| 6, held 6th | 3% | 210 | -34.4% | -1.7 points | |
| 7, moved from 8th to 7th | 0.71% | 50 | +25% | +0.1 pointsmoved from 8th to 7th | |
| 8, moved from 7th to 8th | 0.43% | 30 | -40% | -0.3 pointsmoved from 7th to 8th |
41.2%
Held 1st. 2.9K estimated branded searches, 0% vs prior month. Share -1.1 points.
Held 2nd. 1.8K estimated branded searches, +22.2% vs prior month. Share +4 points.
10.2%
Held 3rd. 720 estimated branded searches, 0% vs prior month. Share -0.3 points.
10.2%
Held 4th. 720 estimated branded searches, 0% vs prior month. Share -0.3 points.
9.2%
Held 5th. 650 estimated branded searches, -3% vs prior month. Share -0.5 points.
Held 6th. 210 estimated branded searches, -34.4% vs prior month. Share -1.7 points.
0.71%
Moved from 8th to 7th. 50 estimated branded searches, +25% vs prior month. Share +0.1 points.
0.43%
Moved from 7th to 8th. 30 estimated branded searches, -40% vs prior month. Share -0.3 points.
Compare popularity between The Car Distribution Group and its closest rivals
- The Car Distribution Group vs Wise Move: compare popularity
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Every comparison with The Car Distribution Group
6 comparisons
How has branded search demand for The Car Distribution Group changed in New Zealand over the last 12 months?
2 findings
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, estimated monthly branded searches for The Car Distribution Group in New Zealand rose from 1.5K to 1.8K.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, The Car Distribution Group’s share of searches among vehicle transport companies in New Zealand increased from 19.3% to 25%.
How did search popularity change for New Zealand vehicle transport companies in September 2026?
6 changes
In September 2026, The Car Distribution Group gained share of searches among vehicle transport companies in New Zealand, from 21% to 25%.
In September 2026, ASAP Car Transport lost share of searches among vehicle transport companies in New Zealand, from 4.7% to 3%.
In September 2026, Wise Move lost share of searches among vehicle transport companies in New Zealand, from 42.3% to 41.2%.
In September 2026, Auto Logistics lost share of searches among vehicle transport companies in New Zealand, from 9.8% to 9.2%.
In September 2026, Octane Logistics rose from 8th to 7th among vehicle transport companies in New Zealand.
In September 2026, Dolphin Cartage fell from 7th to 8th among vehicle transport companies in New Zealand.
How are The Car Distribution Group’s branded searches counted?
2 search terms
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.
- car distribution group
- the car distribution group
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