Auto Logistics vs The Car Distribution Group:Which is more popular?
In September 2026, The Car Distribution Group had more branded searches than Auto Logistics among vehicle transport companies in New Zealand. The Car Distribution Group had about 1,760 branded searches, while Auto Logistics had 650. The Car Distribution Group made up 25% of all vehicle transport company searches we track, and Auto Logistics accounted for 9.2%. When we asked ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews about vehicle transport companies, neither Auto Logistics nor The Car Distribution Group appeared in any of the five answers.
Who do people search for more?
The Car Distribution Group, about 3 searches for every 1 for Auto Logistics
Who does AI mention more?
Both were mentioned in 0 of 5 answers.
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Top vehicle transport companies in ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews
In three ChatGPT questions and two Google AI Overviews, neither Auto Logistics nor The Car Distribution Group showed up 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.
Is Auto Logistics or The Car Distribution Group more popular in search?
This chart shows how often people search Google for Auto Logistics and The Car Distribution Group by name. Each line represents a brand's share of searches for all eight vehicle transport companies we track, month by month, from searches in New Zealand.
Share of searches by month for The Car Distribution Group, Auto Logistics. 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% |
How has the Auto Logistics and The Car Distribution Group comparison changed over the last 12 months?
3 findings
- The Car Distribution Group was ahead of Auto Logistics in every measured month of the 12 months ending September 2026.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Auto Logistics’ share of searches among vehicle transport companies in New Zealand moved from 10.4% to 9.2%, and its estimated monthly branded searches moved from 790 to 650.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, The Car Distribution Group’s share of searches among vehicle transport companies in New Zealand moved from 19.3% to 25%, and its estimated monthly branded searches moved from 1.5K to 1.8K.
How did search popularity change for New Zealand vehicle transport companies in September 2026?
2 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, Auto Logistics lost share of searches among vehicle transport companies in New Zealand, from 9.8% to 9.2%.
How are branded searches counted?
8 search terms
Brandwave collects information about searches that people make online using Auto Logistics’ and The Car Distribution Group’s names. When viewed over time, estimated search volumes for these branded terms can be used to understand whether interest in the brands is growing, holding steady, or fading.
Auto Logistics
6 branded search terms
- auto logistics
- auto logistics company
- auto logistics quote
- autologistics
- pts auto logistics
- ptsl auto logistics
The Car Distribution Group
2 branded search terms
- car distribution group
- the car distribution group
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