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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 Rise of the Informed Buyer: Why Knowledgeable Customers Are Opting Out of Negotiation

For a long time, the car-buying experience revolved around negotiation. It shaped how deals were structured and how salespeople were trained, while also influencing how customers prepared for the experience.…

Leadership

New-Vehicle Prices Moderate as Sales Slow: KBB

Key Takeaways New-vehicle prices remained high but showed signs of moderation: The average transaction price reached $49,461 in April, up 1.8% year over year, which is still elevated but below the…

Dealer News

Smart Dealers Are Realizing They Can Have Better Compliance Without the Customer Friction

Here is the tension every dealer principal, GM, and F&I director is navigating right now: customers expect a near-frictionless buying experience, while federal regulators are demanding forensic-level documentation behind every…

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Phyron Brings Personal Video into the Heart of Lead Response

New in-app tool, now being used by Stellantis &You UK and Perrys, helps dealers respond to enquiries with branded, one-to-one video messages

Press Releases

You’re Running Ads with AI. You’re Also Probably Wasting Half Your Budget.

Why the strategy-execution gap is quietly draining your ad spend, and what to do about it.

Marketing

CARFAX: Nearly 7 Million Vehicles Have Unfixed Backup Camera Recalls

New CARFAX data underscores growing risk as camera-related recall alerts spike

Press Releases

Why Dealers Can’t Afford to Wait for Off-Lease Relief

Auto dealers are living with the hangover from a decision millions of consumers made during the pandemic: they simply did not lease cars. When showrooms closed and supply evaporated, leasing…

Leadership

A Market in Motion: Affordability Takes Priority for Consumers

High interest rates and climbing sticker prices are fundamentally reshaping how consumers shop for vehicles. Rather than leaving the market entirely, car buyers are rapidly shifting their focus toward affordability.…

Dealer News

Waco Mitsubishi Sold to the Khoury Group

Pinnacle Mergers & Acquisitions represented the seller in the transaction The dealership will continue operating under the Waco Mitsubishi name Southlake, Texas – May 6, 2026 — Pinnacle Mergers & Acquisitions, a leading automotive…

Press Releases