CarExpert - where
new-car decisions get made

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The new-car buying
journey is getting faster
‍
and more decisive

Our Road to Purchase research with Nielsen shows many buyers now move from research to purchase in only three months, and they’re starting with a tighter shortlist: just 2.2 models on average.

That means two things for brands

The window to earn consideration is shorter, and influence matters more than ever.

The good news? Buyers are highly persuadable in the research phase:

71%

say they’re open to influence

67%

are open to innovation, new technology, and brands they haven’t owned before.

And when people are deciding what to buy, they lean on specialist sources. Independent review platforms like CarExpert consistently rank among the most used,  trusted, and influential sources during research - because buyers want clarity before they take the next step.

Is your brand showing up at moments that matter?

Each month, more than 600,000 New Zealand drivers turn to CarExpert for new-car research. Our new-car focus gives brands access to a highly relevant audience actively considering what to buy next.

Instead, you’re appearing in a premium, context-rich space - alongside trusted reviews, comparisons and buying advice, right when buyers are selecting (and changing) their shortlist.

Premium, contextual advertising across the full funnel

Whether you’re building brand preference, launching a new model, defending a segment, or shifting consideration, we help you show up with the right message in the right context.

Brand Awareness

High-impact rich media and display for reach and salience.

Content & Editorial

Content and integrations that build trust and deepen engagement.

Native & In-Feed

Native placements that feel natural in the research journey.

Performance & Conversion

Performance pathways that increase conversion intent when buyers are ready.

Audience snapshot

A fast-growing audience of high-intent shoppers who are brand aware, actively researching, and open to influence.

Website

780k+

average monthly views

5:06

average session duration (minutes)

In July 2026, CarExpert NZ was the largest digital automotive publisher in New Zealand.

Source: Similarweb and GA4, August 2026

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