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Conference & Expo: September 22-23, 2026
DealerPoint: April 22-24, 2026

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We’re Headed to Detroit!

Digital Dealer Conference & Expo is moving to Detroit, September 22-23, 2026, at Huntington Place. Detroit isn’t just the Motor City, it’s the epicenter of the American automotive industry.

Why Exhibit

Exhibiting in Motor City places your brand directly in front of dealership decision-makers who are actively searching for tools to drive profitability. In a city synonymous with automotive innovation, your booth becomes a space for real conversations

DealerPoint

DealerPoint, a Digital Dealer Event, VIP networking experience is highly curated for each dealership attendee. 1:1 private meetings and boardroom presentations foster long-term relationships for both the Dealer Executives and Solution Providers.  

Insights

AI and Video-Powered Operational Intelligence: The Next Evolution of Dealership Performance

For decades, cameras in automotive dealerships were little more than a necessary evil – a grudge purchase made to satisfy insurance carriers or deter the occasional act of theft. They…

Leadership

2026 Edmunds Top Rated Awards Rewards a Combo of Affordability and Quality

Every year, the automotive industry brings a wealth of new choices and advanced technologies to consumers. However, these days buyers are struggling in the face rising purchase costs, with the…

LAUNCHER.SOLUTIONS Integrates with CarletonDocs® to Provide Lenders Enhanced Document Compliance

Jacksonville, Fla: LAUNCHER.SOLUTIONS (Launcher), a technology provider of loan origination technology for automotive and consumer lenders, announced today a strategic product integration between its appTRAKER™ Loan Origination System (LOS) and CarletonDocs®…

Press Releases
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U.S. Automotive Retail Network Saw Stability in 2025: Urban Science

For all the unexpected twists and turns 2025 brought for dealers, the foundation of the industry remains incredibly stable. We see this clearly in the 2025 Year-End Automotive Franchise Activity…

Dealer News

Uncovering the Hidden Leaks Behind Lost Automotive Sales

Even the highest-performing sales teams can’t close every deal. Auto buyers routinely cross-shop dealerships, and affordability concerns continue to influence the extent to which buyers compare options, pricing and other…

Leadership

Team Gillman Chevrolet in Houston Sold to Gilchrist Automotive

Pinnacle Mergers & Acquisitions Facilitates Sale

Press Releases
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Tariffs Have Cost Automakers Over $35 Billion: Tariff Tracker

President Donald Trump’s 25% tariff on all cars imported to the United States has sent ripples through the global automotive industry. Officially implemented on April 3, this policy is already…

Dealer News

From Leads to Keys: How AI Is Modernizing Auto Retail

Could AI make negotiating a car sale as outdated as paper contracts? How soon will dealership sales models become a thing of the past? Analysts frequently cite showrooms and direct-to-consumer…

Leadership

Analyzing Automotive Brand Loyalty: 2026’s Winners and Losers

Customer loyalty remains the foundation of sustainable automotive retail. Understanding exactly where buyers choose to stay and when they decide to leave gives you the strategic advantage needed to optimize…

Dealer News