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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

CarEdge Issues Report on Rising Oil Price EV Impacts

What Dealers Should Watch as Fuel Costs Begin Climbing

Press Releases

Fragmented Lead Follow-up is Quietly Undermining Dealership Growth

The automotive retail industry doesn’t have a lead problem. It has a follow-up problem. Dealers are spending more than ever on digital marketing, third-party marketplaces, OEM programs, and website optimization.…

Leadership

Dealer Advisory: Strait of Hormuz Disruption and its Implications for U.S. Car Dealerships

New York / San Francisco, March 06, 2026. Disruption risk around the Strait of Hormuz- a major global energy corridor, has increased uncertainty across energy markets and maritime logistics. While…

Press Releases
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From Scroll to Sale: TikTok’s Growing Influence on Car Buying

In an automotive market defined by complex customer journeys and affordability concerns, a new force is reshaping how consumers discover, research, and purchase vehicles. According to new research from Escalent…

Dealer News

Toyota of Gallatin in Metro Nashville Sold to Lithia Motors

Toyota of Gallatin in the Metro Nashville market has been sold by Dave Stumbo of Stumbo Automotive to Lithia Motors. Pinnacle Mergers & Acquisitions represented the seller in the transaction.

Press Releases

Ford Recall Signals Operational and Retail Impact for Dealers

Just weeks after Ford awarded company-wide bonuses at 130 percent for quality improvements, with CEO Jim Farley touting the company’s best initial quality in a decade, the automaker has issued…

Leadership

Smart Vehicle Shipping Strategies Are Critical for Profitability

For much of the automotive industry’s history, vehicle transportation has been considered an important background function, simply treated as a transactional, fixed cost. That mindset is no longer true. Transportation…

Leadership

Dealer Optimism for Spring Surges Despite Weak First-Quarter

A sharp rebound in optimism for the spring selling season has lifted the spirits of U.S. auto dealers even as current market conditions remain challenging. The Q1 2026 Cox Automotive…

Dealer News

Mercedes-Benz of Medford Sold to Lithia Motors

The Medford sale represents the 22nd Mercedes-Benz dealership sold in Presidio-advised transactions

Press Releases