US Automotive Manufacturers - PPC Market Share Analysis April 2026

Leveraging Adthena’s Whole Market View, this analysis explores recent trends in Google Ads for the US Manufacturers category from the last month. Our Data Analyst, Ask Arlo provides commentary on key findings.

Manufacturers – US

Google AI Overview visibility for Automotive Manufacturers US

See how often AIOs appear and how search intent is distributed across buying signals.

AIO Frequency

How often a Google AI overview appears on search terms relevant to this category.

Frequency Percentage
Frequency 14.1684836811
85.8315163189
14%

Complex Query Frequency

A complex query is a longer, more detailed search that often contains multiple keywords, specific conditions, or multi-part questions.

Frequency Percentage
Frequency 16
84
16%

Search Intent Distribution

Breakdown of search queries by their underlying goal.

Intent Distribution
Investigational 10%
Transactional 25%
Navigational 1%
Seasonal 0%
Local 0%
Problem Solving 2%

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Market Exposure

Share of Clicks for top 10 US Automotive Manufacturers brands

Here are the Top 10 competitors in the industry by Share of Clicks for the last month.

Share of Clicks - Last month
Share of Clicks - Last month
Domain Share of clicks
carfax.com 10.73
toyota.com 9.91
carmax.com 9.2
cargurus.com 8.24
cars.com 4.25
autonation.com 3.52
subaru.com 3.1
chevrolet.com 2.88
jeep.com 2.86
lexus.com 2.56
others 42.75
  • carfax.com - 10.73%
  • toyota.com - 9.91%
  • carmax.com - 9.2%
  • cargurus.com - 8.24%
  • cars.com - 4.25%
  • autonation.com - 3.52%
  • subaru.com - 3.1%
  • chevrolet.com - 2.88%
  • jeep.com - 2.86%
  • lexus.com - 2.56%
  • others - 42.75%

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In the automotive PPC landscape, ‘others’ dominate with 42.75% click share, while Carfax leads individual advertisers at 10.73%, followed by Toyota at 9.91%.

Market Exposure

Share of Spend for the top 10 US Automotive Manufacturers brands

Curious about your market position? Here you can see the Top 10 competitors in the industry by Share of Spend for the last month. 

Share of Spend - Last Month
Share of Spend - Last Month
Date carfax.com cargurus.com carmax.com autonation.com cars.com toyota.com nissanusa.com chevrolet.com subaru.com kia.com
2026/04/01 9.72% 8.77% 13.78% 5.29% 4.63% 4.66% 3.1% 2.29% 2.42% 1.22%
2026/04/02 8.94% 9.81% 13.09% 4.51% 4.55% 5.1% 2.91% 2.04% 2.49% 1.64%
2026/04/03 7.31% 7.78% 12.16% 4.92% 4.37% 6.91% 3.05% 2.93% 2.56% 1.33%
2026/04/04 8.76% 8.26% 12.25% 4.73% 3.48% 4.79% 3.25% 3.14% 2.51% 1.55%
2026/04/05 8.29% 7.94% 12.62% 4.71% 3.84% 5.67% 3.14% 2.87% 2.63% 2%
2026/04/06 9.5% 7.37% 12.24% 5.6% 5.04% 5.43% 2.56% 2.85% 2.12% 1.66%
2026/04/07 9.09% 7.79% 13.65% 5.85% 4.62% 5.07% 3.02% 2.34% 2.45% 1.56%
2026/04/08 9.7% 7.62% 11.62% 5.2% 4.58% 5.59% 3.15% 2.81% 2.78% 2.51%
2026/04/09 9.04% 9.39% 12.43% 4.75% 4.27% 5.46% 3.35% 2.4% 2.55% 2.46%
2026/04/10 7.28% 8.58% 11.74% 4.96% 3.7% 5.82% 3.62% 2.65% 2.66% 2.25%
2026/04/11 6.08% 7.62% 10.22% 4.91% 3.23% 4.72% 3.71% 4.32% 2.9% 2.68%
2026/04/12 5.59% 7.26% 9.96% 4.82% 3.2% 5.5% 3.63% 3.75% 3.01% 3%
2026/04/13 8.01% 8.95% 9.95% 4.87% 3.54% 6.26% 2.72% 2.51% 2.4% 2.65%
2026/04/14 6.81% 8.37% 10.01% 5.92% 4.04% 5.96% 3.23% 3.24% 2.64% 2.29%
2026/04/15 11.4% 7.36% 11.46% 5.67% 4.32% 5.02% 2.76% 2.6% 2.13% 1.88%
2026/04/16 11.21% 7.4% 11.15% 5.47% 3.64% 4.82% 2.8% 3% 2.26% 2.11%
2026/04/17 10% 6.87% 11.34% 6.08% 3.93% 5.35% 3.07% 2.91% 2.23% 2.15%
2026/04/18 10.1% 6.4% 10.75% 6.6% 3.16% 5.6% 3.15% 3.07% 2.28% 1.89%
2026/04/19 7.6% 6.38% 9.39% 4.56% 3.08% 8.35% 4.15% 3.81% 3.02% 2.13%
2026/04/20 6.63% 7.33% 9.27% 4.1% 4.03% 7.22% 3.55% 3.47% 2.7% 3.18%
2026/04/21 10.44% 8.11% 9.47% 4.4% 4.01% 5.51% 3.31% 2.94% 2.77% 2.24%
2026/04/22 10.01% 6.6% 11.2% 4.13% 4.11% 6.16% 3.14% 2.88% 2.65% 2.46%
2026/04/23 9.08% 5.51% 10.21% 3.56% 3.97% 6.27% 3.63% 4.09% 2.78% 2.1%
2026/04/24 9.83% 6.15% 10.37% 4.2% 4.03% 6.6% 3.54% 2.74% 2.87% 2.61%
2026/04/25 8.87% 6.67% 9.15% 3.43% 3.11% 7.31% 3.7% 2.8% 3.04% 2.62%
2026/04/26 9.62% 7.78% 10.48% 3.63% 3.03% 6.97% 3.51% 3.75% 3.04% 2.9%
2026/04/27 11.98% 8.42% 11.04% 3.73% 3.61% 5.13% 3.27% 3.09% 2.54% 2.25%
2026/04/28 7.95% 8.26% 11.65% 4.46% 4.47% 5.97% 3.37% 3.38% 2.72% 1.85%
2026/04/29 10.7% 6.03% 8.57% 5.11% 4.38% 6.13% 3.44% 2.24% 2.58% 2.4%
2026/04/30 11.19% 7.44% 6.86% 5.08% 4.34% 3.97% 3.47% 3.08% 2.37% 1.75%
  • carfax.com
  • cargurus.com
  • carmax.com
  • autonation.com
  • cars.com
  • toyota.com
  • nissanusa.com
  • chevrolet.com
  • subaru.com
  • kia.com

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April saw Carmax leading with a consistent spend share, peaking mid-month. Carfax fluctuated, ending strong. Cargurus and Autonation showed varied trends, while Toyota surged mid-month. Chevrolet and Subaru maintained steady shares.

Market Exposure

Competitor Count for US Automotive Manufacturers

Ever wondered how many competitors you’re up against in your industry? Well look no further, here we can see the number of advertisers bidding over the last month. 

Competitor Count - Last month
Competitor Count - Last month
Date Competitor Count
2026/04/01 1838
2026/04/02 1845
2026/04/03 1899
2026/04/04 1880
2026/04/05 1899
2026/04/06 1938
2026/04/07 1882
2026/04/08 1830
2026/04/09 1847
2026/04/10 1905
2026/04/11 1727
2026/04/12 1829
2026/04/13 1914
2026/04/14 1971
2026/04/15 1965
2026/04/16 1852
2026/04/17 1941
2026/04/18 1976
2026/04/19 1917
2026/04/20 1982
2026/04/21 2003
2026/04/22 1905
2026/04/23 1925
2026/04/24 1913
2026/04/25 1943
2026/04/26 1971
2026/04/27 1957
2026/04/28 1864
2026/04/29 1892
2026/04/30 1802

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April saw a dynamic shift in advertisers, starting at 1,838 and peaking at 2,003 on the 21st. The month concluded with a slight dip to 1,802.

Campaign Efficiency

Market Loss & Market Gains for US Automotive Manufacturers

Here we’re looking at the Top 10 biggest industry movers by market share gains and losses for the last 30 days.

Market Loss & Market Gains - Last month
Market Loss & Market Gains - Last month
Name Market Trend
toyota.com 1.47%
carfax.com 1.37%
ford.com 0.38%
porsche.com 0.26%
bmwusa.com 0.23%
servcotoyota.com -0.36%
autonation.com -0.61%
cars.com -0.79%
cargurus.com -1.11%
carmax.com -1.77%

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Toyota.com and Carfax.com surged with click share increases of 1.47 and 1.37, respectively. Meanwhile, Carmax.com and Cargurus.com faced declines of 1.77 and 1.11.

Campaign Efficiency

US Automotive Manufacturers Share of Impressions

Take a look at the Top 10 competitors in the industry by Share of Impressions over the last month.

Date carfax.com cargurus.com carmax.com cars.com autonation.com toyota.com chevrolet.com hondadealers.com jeep.com bmwusa.com
2026/04/01 9.95% 12.27% 16.09% 6.44% 5.69% 3.17% 1.53% 1.19% 1.08% 1.04%
2026/04/02 9.49% 12.99% 14.9% 6.48% 4.89% 3.48% 1.38% 1.17% 0.87% 0.93%
2026/04/03 8.3% 11.62% 14.62% 6.4% 5.53% 4.32% 1.94% 1.27% 1.06% 1.16%
2026/04/04 9.54% 11.76% 14.21% 5.19% 5.34% 3.26% 1.97% 1.3% 0.81% 0.87%
2026/04/05 9.88% 11.87% 14.58% 5.79% 5.46% 3.55% 1.83% 1.31% 0.92% 0.93%
2026/04/06 11.15% 10.06% 13.8% 7.05% 6.14% 3.32% 1.79% 1.15% 1.16% 0.8%
2026/04/07 10% 10.89% 15.01% 6.61% 6.21% 3.4% 1.43% 1.02% 1.46% 0.89%
2026/04/08 10.19% 11.17% 13.71% 6.55% 6.44% 3.75% 1.66% 1.2% 1.29% 1.17%
2026/04/09 9.84% 13.38% 14.14% 6.14% 5.45% 3.61% 1.43% 1.33% 1.14% 0.87%
2026/04/10 8.31% 12.29% 13.98% 5.02% 5.7% 3.93% 1.89% 1.33% 1.18% 1.03%
2026/04/11 6.81% 11.27% 12.35% 4.88% 5.7% 3.81% 2.89% 1.07% 1.22% 1.29%
2026/04/12 6.61% 11.28% 12.34% 4.62% 5.41% 3.98% 2.64% 1.2% 1.5% 1.36%
2026/04/13 8.02% 12.74% 11.65% 5.02% 6.05% 4.25% 1.61% 1.21% 1.36% 1.13%
2026/04/14 7.64% 11.36% 11.95% 5.9% 6.76% 4.05% 2.22% 1.16% 1.42% 1.17%
2026/04/15 13.9% 10.26% 12.78% 6.01% 6.49% 3.24% 1.56% 0.93% 1.1% 0.85%
2026/04/16 13.11% 10.57% 12.56% 5.17% 6.32% 3.06% 1.88% 0.91% 1.39% 0.91%
2026/04/17 11.9% 9.98% 12.94% 5.2% 6.5% 3.48% 1.85% 0.99% 1.08% 1.13%
2026/04/18 12.43% 9.38% 12.02% 4.3% 7.18% 3.65% 1.99% 1.15% 0.8% 1.12%
2026/04/19 9.35% 9.91% 11.54% 4.39% 5.53% 5.82% 2.61% 1.38% 1.16% 1.48%
2026/04/20 6.98% 10.86% 10.73% 5.41% 4.82% 5.46% 2.41% 1.58% 1% 1.47%
2026/04/21 11.15% 11.91% 10.89% 5.36% 5% 4.16% 2.02% 0.95% 1.01% 1.17%
2026/04/22 11.5% 9.51% 12.53% 5.31% 4.59% 4.54% 2.22% 1.56% 1.13% 1.23%
2026/04/23 10.54% 8.63% 12.12% 5.58% 4.38% 4.61% 2.56% 1.53% 1.12% 1.44%
2026/04/24 11.33% 9.41% 11.77% 5.47% 5.24% 4.88% 1.8% 1.67% 1.09% 1.36%
2026/04/25 10.9% 10.31% 10.91% 4.3% 4.02% 5.44% 2.11% 1.51% 1.13% 1.4%
2026/04/26 11.95% 11.98% 12.61% 4.22% 4.55% 4.88% 2.54% 1.39% 1.22% 1.38%
2026/04/27 13.32% 11.68% 11.99% 4.7% 4.49% 3.64% 2.14% 1.3% 0.93% 1.16%
2026/04/28 8.83% 12.06% 13.6% 6.04% 4.94% 4.31% 2.24% 1.48% 1.08% 1.63%
2026/04/29 12.2% 8.99% 9.78% 5.76% 5.5% 4.45% 1.62% 1.34% 1.01% 1.07%
2026/04/30 12.91% 10.79% 7.86% 5.91% 5.56% 2.64% 1.85% 1.38% 1.04% 0.93%
  • carfax.com
  • cargurus.com
  • carmax.com
  • cars.com
  • autonation.com
  • toyota.com
  • chevrolet.com
  • hondadealers.com
  • jeep.com
  • bmwusa.com

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In April 2026, Carfax’s impression share fluctuated, peaking mid-month. Carmax led early but dipped by month’s end. Cargurus maintained steady performance, while Cars.com and Autonation showed minor variations. Toyota and Chevrolet saw modest gains, with Honda and Jeep stable. BMWUSA experienced slight declines.

Campaign Efficiency

Google Text Ad Copy Insights & Creative Trends for US Automotive Manufacturers

Ever wondered how your rivals’ ads are doing? Here we can see the top-performing ads in the industry over the last month.

Google Text Ad Copy Insights & Creative Trends for US Automotive Manufacturers - Last month
  1. 1
    Consider an Acura | Acura Official Site https://www.acura.com › suv

    Delivers a Spirited Driving Experience Courtesy of Groundbreaking Acura Technology. Check out...

  2. 2
    The Official Chevrolet Website https://www.chevrolet.com

    Confidence Comes Standard — Experience the True Hands-Free Driver Assistance Technology With the Chevy Silverado. More...

  3. 3
    Jeep® Official Site | Build & Price Yours Today https://www.jeep.com

    Looking For Your Next Vehicle? View The Jeep® Lineup And Find Your Perfect SUV. An Iconic & Legendary 4x4 SUV For The Past 80 Years. Jeep® E-Shop Now Available. Trail Rated® 4x4.

  4. 4
    The All-New 2026 Mazda CX-5 - 2026 MAZDA CX-5 Official Site https://www.mazdausa.com

    Explore 2026 MAZDA CX-5 financing & leasing offers. Find your All-New CX-5 today. The All-New...

  5. 5
    New Cars, Trucks, SUVs & Hybrids | Toyota Official Site https://www.toyota.com

    Explore the newest Toyota trucks, cars, SUVs, hybrids and minivans. See photos, compare models, get tips, calculate payments, and more.

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In the competitive automotive landscape, Acura emphasizes groundbreaking technology for a spirited drive, while Chevrolet highlights hands-free driver assistance. Jeep focuses on its iconic 4×4 legacy, Mazda introduces the all-new CX-5, and Toyota showcases a diverse lineup of vehicles.

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