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Over 40% of auto shoppers who used online video for research said it helped them discover a vehicle they weren’t previously aware of or considering.

Ipsos/Google, U.S., “Digital’s Influence on In-Market Auto Consideration” study, (n=673 auto shoppers, which includes purchasers and considers), Aug. 2018.

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