Key Takeaways
- In the U.S., auto advertising spend totaled $25.1B in 2023 (down from $27.7B in 2022)
- In the U.S., dealership advertising accounted for 20.6% of total local advertising revenue in 2023
- In 2023, automotive advertising was $25.1B in the U.S. across all media
- 82% of shoppers use online resources to research vehicles before purchase
- 67% of shoppers say they would consider a purchase if the dealer provides a seamless online experience
- 62% of shoppers use vehicle reviews or third-party information during the research stage
- In 2024, Google Ads automotive advertisers spent an estimated $30.0B in the U.S.
- Average Google Ads CPC for “auto insurance” is $6.30 (global average)
- Average Google Ads CPC for “car insurance” is $4.85
- Automotive manufacturers’ marketing mix: TV accounted for 34% of ad impressions in 2023 (model estimate)
- Automotive manufacturers’ marketing mix: paid search accounted for 26% of ad impressions in 2023 (model estimate)
- Automotive manufacturers’ marketing mix: display accounted for 18% of ad impressions in 2023 (model estimate)
- In the U.S., EVs accounted for 7.0% of new vehicle sales in 2023
- In 2023, global EV sales were 14.0M units
- In 2023, global EV stock surpassed 40M vehicles
Auto marketing shifts online, with spend down in 2023 and digital search dominating.
Ad Spend & Budgeting
Ad Spend & Budgeting Interpretation
Customer Journey & Consumer Behavior
Customer Journey & Consumer Behavior Interpretation
Lead Generation & Conversion
Lead Generation & Conversion Interpretation
Media Channels & Digital Tactics
Media Channels & Digital Tactics Interpretation
Brand Performance, Pricing & ROI
Brand Performance, Pricing & ROI Interpretation
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