of automotive searches come from a mobile device.

Search remains the most commonly used research tool when buying a car.

Watch time of “test drive” videos on YouTube has grown by more than 65% in the past two years.

of car buyers research online before they buy.

of shoppers who watch online videos to inform their purchase say new formats like 360° video would convince them to buy a car without a test drive.

Branded auto videos on YouTube grew from a 4% monthly share of views to 7% YOY.