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Conference & Expo: September 22-23, 2026
DealerPoint: April 5-7, 2027

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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, is a curated VIP networking experience built for the auto retail industry. Hand-selected dealership executives attend fully hosted, while solution providers gain direct access to qualified buyers through boardroom

Insights

Kelley Blue Book Report: New-Vehicle Prices Trend Higher in July as Incentives Decline and Sales Pace Slows 

ATLANTA, August 11, 2026 – New-vehicle prices increased in July to $49,855, the highest level of 2026, according to new data from Kelley Blue Book, a Cox Automotive brand. The average transaction price (ATP) was higher year over year by 1.9% but remained below the…

Press Releases

There’s an AI Gap Between Car Shoppers and Dealerships

Key Takeaways: 63% of in-market car shoppers plan to use AI for their next vehicle purchase, yet only 29% of dealerships have adjusted their strategy to account for AI-powered search…

Dealer News

The Weakest Link in Dealership Fraud Isn’t People. It’s Process.

Most fraudulent car deals don’t come with red flags or warnings. They’re quiet and stealthy. The customer’s great. The driver’s license scans. The pay stub looks legit. The credit qualifies. All…

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The Post Gross Era: Why Dealership Profit Now Runs Through the Finance Office

For much of the past two decades, front end gross drove dealership profitability. Discounting cycles, shifting market conditions and digital price transparency have steadily chipped away at that model, and…

Sales and Finance

Cox Automotive’s Mo Zahabi and Fullpath’s Christina Rosenbach to Host Session at #DDCE2026

Mo Zahabi, AVP Product Consulting at Cox Automotive and Christina Rosenbach, Chief Customer Officer at Fullpath will be hosting an insightful session at Digital Dealer Conference & Expo 2026! The…

Event News

The Equity List Isn’t the Workflow: A 10-Layer Campaign Audit

An equity-mining platform can identify a plausible opportunity. That does not mean the dealership has a working campaign. Between a scored record and a completed dealership visit are several operational…

Sales and Finance

Clay Cooley Auto Group Acquires Norm Reeves Mazda, Hyundai and Genesis

Norm Reeves Mazda, Hyundai and Genesis in Irving, Texas, have been sold by The CAR Group to Clay Cooley Auto Group Pinnacle represented the seller, The CAR Group, in the transaction The dealerships will operate as Clay Cooley…

Press Releases

Storage vs. Display: How Dealerships Are Losing Ground on Both

Ask a dealership principal about floorplan terms, and you’ll get an answer down to the basis point. Ask about ad spend, and they’ll quote cost per lead from memory. Then…

Leadership

Dealerships Need to Invest in Customer Experience, Not Just Acquisition

Key Takeaways:  Customer retention delivers greater long-term value than customer acquisition. While dealerships continue to invest heavily in attracting new buyers, lasting profitability comes from creating experiences that keep customers…

Leadership