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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

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

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
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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

Urban Science Launches NetworkPlanner to Modernize Auto Retail Footprints

Automakers face a tough challenge when deciding exactly where to place their dealerships. Buying habits are shifting, and the retail map is changing fast. To solve this, Urban Science has…

Dealer News

Today’s Digital Deal Jacket: From Static Storage to the Living Heart of the Deal

The days of the digital folder—a mere graveyard for scanned PDFs and static images—should be behind us. In its place, the Digital Deal Jacket (DDJ) needs to be the single…

Sales and Finance
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AutoNation Finance Achieves 2025 Profit

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Automakers Invest in Lidar for Future Driving Systems

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Lithia's Acquisitions & Healey Bros. Charity Test Drives

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Carvana Expands Stellantis Partnership with 6th Dealership

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Google Reveals Impact of AI on Car Searches

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