Evolution Motors vs Stephen Hill Motors:Which is more popular?

Name: Evolution Motors vs Stephen Hill Motors: Which is searched more in New Zealand?
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In September 2026, Stephen Hill Motors had more branded searches than Evolution Motors among Napier used car dealerships in New Zealand. Stephen Hill Motors had about 390 branded searches, while Evolution Motors had 160. Stephen Hill Motors made up 15.6% of all Napier used car dealership searches we track, and Evolution Motors accounted for 6.4%. When we asked ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews about Napier used car dealerships, Evolution Motors appeared in all four answers and Stephen Hill Motors in two. Evolution Motors was mentioned before Stephen Hill Motors in every answer.

Among Napier used car dealerships in New Zealand in September 2026

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Top Napier used car dealerships in ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews

In three ChatGPT questions and one Google AI Overview, Evolution Motors appeared in all four answers. Stephen Hill Motors was mentioned in two out of four: in two of the three ChatGPT answers, but not in the Google AI Overview. Evolution Motors was listed before Stephen Hill Motors in every answer.

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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.

How many AI answers named each brand
Brand	ChatGPT	Google	Answers that named it
Evolution Motors	Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answers	Named in 1 of 1 Google AI Overviews	4 of 4
Dave Panton Car Sales	Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answers	Named in 1 of 1 Google AI Overviews	4 of 4
Turners	Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answers	Named in 1 of 1 Google AI Overviews	3 of 4
Stephen Hill Motors	Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answers	Named in 0 of 1 Google AI Overviews	2 of 4
Bayswater Vehicles	Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answers	Named in 0 of 1 Google AI Overviews	2 of 4
Wayne Kirk Motor Group	Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answers	Named in 0 of 1 Google AI Overviews	0 of 4
Allan Pike Cars	Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answers	Named in 0 of 1 Google AI Overviews	0 of 4

Evolution Motors4 of 4Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 1 Google answers
Dave Panton Car Sales4 of 4Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 1 Google answers
Turners3 of 4Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 1 Google answers
Stephen Hill Motors2 of 4Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 1 Google answers
Bayswater Vehicles2 of 4Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 1 Google answers
Wayne Kirk Motor Group0 of 4Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 1 Google answers
Allan Pike Cars0 of 4Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 1 Google answers

See every answer about Napier used car dealerships

4 answers

Asked ChatGPT
“Which used car dealership should I shop at in Napier, New Zealand?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What are the best used car dealerships in Napier, New Zealand?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What's the best used car dealership in Napier, New Zealand for a reliable second car?”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“used cars napier nz”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“second hand cars napier”
Google showed no AI Overview for this search.

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 Evolution Motors or Stephen Hill Motors more popular in search?

This chart shows how often people search Google for Evolution Motors and Stephen Hill Motors by name. Each line represents a brand's share of searches for all seven Napier used car dealerships we track, month by month, from searches in New Zealand.

Evolution Motors and Stephen Hill Motors among Napier used car dealerships in New Zealand, by month

Month	Turners	Stephen Hill Motors	Bayswater Vehicles	Evolution Motors	Wayne Kirk Motor Group	Allan Pike Cars	Dave Panton Car Sales
Oct 2025	58%	17.4%	11.2%	7.2%	3.3%	1.8%	1.1%
Nov 2025	59.5%	16%	11.5%	7.8%	3.3%	1.1%	0.74%
Dec 2025	58.4%	18.2%	11.3%	6.9%	2.6%	1.5%	1.1%
Jan 2026	59.7%	17.6%	8.8%	8.8%	2.2%	2.2%	0.63%
Feb 2026	58%	18.1%	8.7%	10.1%	3.3%	1.1%	0.72%
Mar 2026	61.3%	15.5%	10.6%	6.8%	2.9%	1.6%	1.3%
Apr 2026	61.8%	17.8%	7.3%	8.1%	2.7%	1.2%	1.2%
May 2026	63.2%	15.8%	8.3%	8.3%	2%	1.6%	0.79%
Jun 2026	64%	14.8%	11.2%	6%	2%	1.2%	0.8%
Jul 2026	66.2%	15%	8.4%	6.6%	1.7%	1.4%	0.7%
Aug 2026	63.5%	16.7%	8%	6.4%	3%	1.7%	0.67%
Sep 2026	64%	15.6%	8.8%	6.4%	2.8%	1.6%	0.8%

How has the Evolution Motors and Stephen Hill Motors comparison changed over the last 12 months?

3 findings

Stephen Hill Motors was ahead of Evolution Motors in every measured month of the 12 months ending September 2026.
Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Evolution Motors’ share of searches among Napier used car dealerships in New Zealand moved from 7.2% to 6.4%, and its estimated monthly branded searches moved from 200 to 160.
Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Stephen Hill Motors’ share of searches among Napier used car dealerships in New Zealand moved from 17.4% to 15.6%, and its estimated monthly branded searches moved from 480 to 390.

How did search popularity change for New Zealand Napier used car dealerships in September 2026?

2 changes

In September 2026, Stephen Hill Motors lost share of searches among Napier used car dealerships in New Zealand, from 16.7% to 15.6%.
Estimated monthly branded searches for Evolution Motors in New Zealand fell 20% over 12 measured months, from 200 to 160 in September 2026.

How are branded searches counted?

4 search terms

Brandwave collects information about searches that people make online using Evolution Motors’ and Stephen Hill Motors’ 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.