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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

How AI Tools Are Transforming Automotive Dealerships in 2025

The automotive industry is undergoing a rapid transformation, and artificial intelligence (AI) is at the forefront of this evolution. Dealerships are increasingly integrating AI tools to streamline operations, enhance customer…

Leadership

Car Buying “Ease of Purchase” Score Hits All-Time Low in November

A new report from CDK has revealed a startling decline in customer satisfaction with the car buying process, as the overall “Ease of Purchase” score plummeted to an all-time low…

Dealer News

Advance Automotive to Launch Catalyst IQ, a Marketing Tech Agency Fueled by Real-Time Data, Artificial Intelligence and Human Insights

Catalyst IQ Combines Existing Advance Automotive Companies Adpearance, Fox Dealer, Search Optics, and ZeroSum to Supercharge Dealer Marketing and Advertising

Press Releases
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Dealer Sentiment Plummets to Pandemic-Era Lows as Economic Headwinds Mount

U.S. auto dealer sentiment has fallen to its lowest point since the height of the global pandemic, as a confluence of economic uncertainty, weak consumer confidence, and rising costs casts…

Dealer News

10 Strategies Separating High-Performing Dealership Websites from the Pack

Long before a shopper submits a lead, schedules a test drive, or walks on to your lot, they’ve already formed an impression of your dealership. How is this possible? Because…

Marketing

F&I in the New Age of Affordability: A Dealer’s 2026 Strategy Guide

The automotive industry in 2025 was defined not by a single dominant trend, but by a complex interplay of affordability crises, global trade adjustments, and a bifurcated consumer market. For…

Sales and Finance

Fall Overtakes Winter as Most Dangerous Driving Season: CARFAX

While many drivers brace for icy roads and snowstorms, new data reveals that the most dangerous season for vehicle accidents in the majority of the U.S. has actually already passed.…

Dealer News

Clement Ford Opens First-of-its-Kind Dealership with Ford’s New Signature 2.0 Design

Clement Auto Group has officially opened its new Clement Ford dealership in Wentzville, becoming the first dealership in the world to incorporate Ford’s new Signature 2.0 design standards. The $45…

Dealer News

Ink Digital Marketing Announces Strategic Engagement with In The Car

The relationship intends to strengthen In The Car’s brand and accelerate market visibility for the company’s embedded insurance platform.

Press Releases