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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

AutoNation Acquires Three Northern California Dealerships from Fletcher Jones Automotive Group

FREMONT, Calif. — June 23, 2026 — The Presidio Group LLC (“Presidio”), an independent merchant banking firm focused on mergers and acquisitions, capital raising and investments in the automotive retail…

Press Releases

AutoCanada Sells Toyota of Lincolnwood to Serra Automotive

LINCOLNWOOD, Ill. — June 23, 2026 — The Presidio Group LLC (“Presidio”), an independent merchant banking firm focused on mergers and acquisitions, capital raising and investments in the automotive retail…

Press Releases

Credit Unions Can Help Dealers Win the Middle Market

The auto market is splitting. On one side, affluent buyers continue to purchase vehicles despite higher prices and interest rates. On the other hand, moderate-income consumers are facing mounting affordability…

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UVeye and CARFAX Launch Integration to Improve Vehicle Appraisals and Damage Detection for Dealerships

Integration adds service history and recall visibility into service lane for faster, more accurate appraisals and damage assessment decisions across hundreds of dealerships

Press Releases

Fixed Ops is the Opportunity Dealers Can’t Afford to Miss

For a long time, fixed ops was treated like the back half of the dealership. That mindset does not work anymore. If you look at what is happening in the…

Leadership

US Auto Marketing Leaders Say AI is Cutting Workload Pressure, Not Jobs

More than half say AI time savings are improving employee wellbeing or reducing workload

Press Releases

The Hidden Cost of No-Shows (and How Better Pre-Visit Communication Fixes It)

Dealerships don’t have a “simple” no-show problem. Operationally, they have a frustrating continuity problem. A customer could book a service visit online, ask one follow-up question in chat, then call…

Leadership

Auto Finance Digital Adoption Trends Reflect a Market Navigating Operational Pressure

The first quarter of 2026 continued to reflect a challenging operating environment for auto lenders and their dealer partners. New vehicle sales declined during the quarter as affordability pressures remained,…

Sales and Finance

CARFAX: ‘Park Outside’ Recalls Jump Nearly 50% Due to New Fire Risk to More than 3.2 Million Vehicles Nationwide

More than 1 million Stellantis vehicles recalled for fire risk

Press Releases