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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 Peril of Preemption – A Gamble for Auto Finance

President Trump’s recent Executive Order (EO) on “Ensuring a national policy framework for artificial intelligence,” should have auto finance industry worried. Nominally, the EO appears very pro-business. The EO’s stated…

Sales and Finance

Efficiency, Digital Tools, and AI Drive Car Buyer Satisfaction to Record Highs, Cox Automotive Study Finds

Despite persistent affordability concerns and external pressures like tariffs, overall satisfaction with the car buying process has reached an all-time high, driven by increased efficiency, greater use of digital tools,…

Dealer News

The Hidden Readiness Risks Inside Many Dealerships

Most dealerships look stable until they are tested. A leadership change, a key executive departure, a family decision, or a manufacturer shift can expose gaps that stayed hidden during steady…

Leadership
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Vendor 20 Group Officially Launches to Help Foster Automotive Collaboration

After nearly two years growth behind the scenes, the Vendor 20 Group (V20) is making its official industry debut. Founded by industry veterans Brent Williams, Dave Spannhake, and David Kain,…

Dealer News

Six Berlin City Dealerships Sold to Automotive Entrepreneur Artem Boguslavskiy

Pinnacle Mergers & Acquisitions Advises on the Sale of Berlin City Dealerships in New Hampshire

Press Releases

myKaarma Accelerates AI-Enabled Service Lane Solutions with Warburg Pincus Investment

Long Beach, CA – January 14, 2026 – myKaarma, a leading provider of end-to-end service lane solutions for automotive dealerships, today announced a strategic investment from Warburg Pincus, the pioneer of…

Press Releases

Start with What’s Broke: The Question Every Fixed Ops Leader Should Be Asking

If you want to change anything in your store – culture, CSI, retention, you name it – start with two words: “What’s broke?” I’ve studied leaders across sports and business…

Leadership
Impel AI

Impel Expands U.S. Presence with New Office in Burlington, Vermont

Automotive AI leader strengthens North American operations and joins Vermont’s growing technology hub to support rapidly accelerating company growth

Press Releases

Dealer Pay and CrossCheck Forge Strategic Alliance to Streamline Automotive Payments

Dealer Pay and CrossCheck, Inc. have announced a strategic partnership that integrates their respective strengths in point-of-sale (POS) technology and payment risk management. The collaboration aims to provide dealerships with…

Dealer News