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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

CARFAX: Nearly One Million Vehicles Have Open Child Seat Anchor Safety Recalls

Parents, Beware: Check Vehicles Now for Ongoing LATCH Safety Risk

Press Releases

US Car Dealers Move Past AI Hype as Targeted Deployments Deliver Real ROI

Evidence mounts that AI is already cutting costs and improving efficiency in certain areas

Press Releases
May Inventory Sales Cox Automotive

German Auto Industry Sends Warning About Trump’s Potential Greenland Tariffs: Tariff Tracker

President Donald Trump’s 25% tariff on all cars imported to the United States has sent ripples through the global automotive industry. Officially implemented on April 3, this policy is already…

Dealer News
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Santa Monica BMW Sold to Fletcher Jones Automotive Group

Haig Partners Serves as Exclusive Advisor on the Sale of Santa Monica BMW - Located in One of the Best Luxury Markets in the U.S.

Press Releases

Outlook 2026: AI Becomes the Dealership’s Operating System

2026 won’t be won by dealerships that “try AI.” It will be won by dealerships that re-platform how the store runs, from lead-to-sale to inventory-to-listing, desking-to-F&I, and service retention, so…

Leadership

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

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