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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

The Shifting Sands of the Auto Buyer Journey

Key Takeaways Evolving Buyer Behavior: Insights from the 2026 Urban Science Harris Poll reveal shifting buyer habits, including a greater emphasis on convenience and digital-first interactions during the purchasing process.…

Dealer News

Inside the Live AI Car Shopping Demo That Tested 100 Dealerships Right in Front of the Industry

During my opening keynote at AutoIndustry.AI 2026, I “mystery shopped” 100 car dealers with AI agents… in a room full of car dealers. On Tuesday, Paul J Daly and Kyle…

Leadership

myKaarma Launches Partner Portal to Power Open Integration Ecosystem for Dealers and OEMs

This new platform eliminates integration barriers, giving developers and partners the power to instantly deploy next-generation tools that redefine speed, reliability, and the entire fixed ops experience.

Press Releases
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The Rise of the Informed Buyer: Why Knowledgeable Customers Are Opting Out of Negotiation

For a long time, the car-buying experience revolved around negotiation. It shaped how deals were structured and how salespeople were trained, while also influencing how customers prepared for the experience.…

Leadership

New-Vehicle Prices Moderate as Sales Slow: KBB

Key Takeaways New-vehicle prices remained high but showed signs of moderation: The average transaction price reached $49,461 in April, up 1.8% year over year, which is still elevated but below the…

Dealer News

Smart Dealers Are Realizing They Can Have Better Compliance Without the Customer Friction

Here is the tension every dealer principal, GM, and F&I director is navigating right now: customers expect a near-frictionless buying experience, while federal regulators are demanding forensic-level documentation behind every…

Leadership

Phyron Brings Personal Video into the Heart of Lead Response

New in-app tool, now being used by Stellantis &You UK and Perrys, helps dealers respond to enquiries with branded, one-to-one video messages

Press Releases

You’re Running Ads with AI. You’re Also Probably Wasting Half Your Budget.

Why the strategy-execution gap is quietly draining your ad spend, and what to do about it.

Marketing

CARFAX: Nearly 7 Million Vehicles Have Unfixed Backup Camera Recalls

New CARFAX data underscores growing risk as camera-related recall alerts spike

Press Releases