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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

F&I Industry Enters New Era of “Deliberate Omnichannel” as Affordability Challenges Mount

The automotive finance and insurance (F&I) industry has officially entered a new, more challenging phase, where rapid post-pandemic growth has given way to a market defined by consumer affordability pressures…

Dealer News

Service Retention, CX, and Team Growth: Opportunities 2026 Offers Dealers

Looking back at 2025, plenty has changed—but one thing hasn’t: the ongoing challenge of service retention. Like other macro shifts, its impact is now impossible to ignore. When service retention…

Leadership

Trust in Dealerships Surges as Digital Tools Bridge the Gap for Modern Car Buyers

The relationship between car buyers and dealerships is undergoing a renaissance, driven by a powerful combination of digital transparency and personalized in-person experiences. According to the Capital One Car Buying…

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Middle-Income Americans Show Financial Resilience, Embrace AI for Car Buying

Despite persistent economic pressures, middle-income Americans are entering 2026 with a sense of optimism, according to the latest Paths to Financial Prosperity study from Santander US. The Q4 2025 survey…

Dealer News

Automotive Advertising Pivots to “Outcome-Based” Measurement as Traditional KPIs Lose Ground

In an automotive market defined by shrinking purchase windows and increasingly fragmented consumer journeys, advertisers are being forced to rethink how they measure success. According to a new report from…

Dealer News

The End of the “Manual Review Trap”: Re-engineering Auto Dealer & Lending for 2026

The auto dealership and finance industries are approaching a critical era. For years, the promise of digital transformation has been a boardroom staple, yet the reality on the ground remains…

Sales and Finance

Digital Adoption in Auto Finance Outpaces Broader Market Despite EV and Subprime Shifts

The automotive finance industry’s push toward digitization continued relatively unabated in 2025, outpacing the broader automotive market despite a fourth-quarter slowdown driven by shifting dynamics in the electric vehicle (EV)…

Dealer News

U.S. Dealers Forecast Stable Profits for 2026, Realigning Focus on Fixed Ops and Top Brands

As we enter 2026, dealers are adopting a stance of “optimistic realism.” According to the Year-End 2025 Dealer Direction Survey released by The Presidio Group, the industry is bracing for…

Dealer News
Impel AI

TrueCar Names Impel Strategic AI Partner to Reinvent Car-Buying Experience

TrueCar, an automotive marketplace for new and used cars, has entered into a multi-year strategic partnership with Impel, a leader in automotive AI solutions. The agreement names Impel as the…

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Automakers Face Billions in EV Investment Write-downs

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CarGurus Expands 'Big Deal' with AI Search Tools

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VW to Produce Majority of Cars in China by 2030

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