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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 $1,000 Car Payment is Becoming the New Normal: Edmunds

2025 was a year of intense pressure for new-car buyers with affordability issues driving up prices across the board. Demand for new vehicles declined a bit, but there were still…

Dealer News

What’s Next for AI Search in 2026? A Dealer’s Guide to What’s Coming and What to Do About It

Let me make a bold prediction: by the end of 2026, AI search won’t just be something forward-thinking dealers talk about—it’s going to be a common way car buyers start…

Marketing

Protective Closes Portfolio Acquisition, Uniting Leading F&I and Dealer Wealth Solutions

Strategic transaction strengthens Protective Asset Protection’s market leadership and expands dealer wealth solutions across multiple vehicle sectors

Press Releases
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2025 Recap: Key Trends and Takeaways for Auto Dealerships

The automotive retail industry is constantly evolving, and 2025 has brought significant shifts that demanded flexibility and strategic thinking. Despite several spikes and slowdowns throughout 2025 triggered by factors including…

Leadership

Used Car Market Ends 2025 with Mixed Signals

As the automotive industry closes the books on 2025, the used car market is in a bit of a weird spot. According to the latest CARFAX Used Car Index, prices…

Dealer News

Local SEO Strategies Every Car Dealership Must Use

Car buying has always been a neighborhood-driven experience. When someone decides it’s time for a new vehicle, they’re not browsing dealerships across the country—they’re looking for the best options close…

Marketing

Showroom Visuals That Sell: Leveraging LED Displays for Vehicle Highlighting

In today’s competitive automotive market, every inch of a dealership showroom is premium real estate. With nearly 95% of car shoppers spending over 14 hours on digital research before stepping…

Marketing

Looking Back at 2025: The Shift Toward Smarter, More Personal Dealer Websites

As we close out 2025, I’m taking the time to reflect on the automotive industry’s evolution this past year. Specifically, I find myself thinking about dealership websites. Not long ago,…

Leadership

Reflecting on 2025: Resetting the Future of Car Dealerships and Automotive Retail

When I look back at 2025, I don’t think of it as a “market story” first. I think of it as an operating story. For U.S. dealerships, 2025 was a…

Leadership