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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

The Windshield Is No Longer Just Glass

Why dealerships should consider preservation before replacement becomes necessary

Leadership

CARFAX: These States Are Furthest Behind on Car Maintenance

Millions of Drivers Behind on Recommended Maintenance as Back-to-School Driving Begins

Press Releases

CNCDA Foundation Partners with ASE Connects to Build California’s Automotive Technician Workforce

LEESBURG, Va. – Aug. 25, 2026 – The California New Car Dealers Association (CNCDA) Foundation and ASE Connects are pleased to announce a new partnership focused on helping California dealerships…

Press Releases

The Digital Dealership Doesn’t End at the Showroom Door

The modern car dealership is one of the most technology-driven retail environments in the world. Customers can search thousands of vehicles online, compare specifications instantly, complete finance applications digitally and…

Leadership

Before You Buy More Traffic: A Website Trust Audit for Automotive Retailers

A clear mobile customer path can reveal more useful priorities than another traffic campaign.

Marketing

Solera’s Ellen Braaf, Jenna Smith and Scott Knupfer to Host Women In Dealerships Power Sessions at #DDCE2026

Solera’s Ellen Braaf, Vice President of Account Management, Dealer Solutions, Jenna Smith, Vice President, Sales and Operations, and Scott Knupfer, Vice President of Sales, Dealer Solutions, will be hosting two…

Event News

The Dealership Market Stays Hot, Even as Issues Emerge

Key Takeaways: Dealership buy-sell activity climbed 14.3% year-to-date in 2026, with luxury franchise acquisitions surging 37.7%, even as average blue sky values dipped to $18.2 million from $19.0 million in…

Dealer News

The Sales Recovery Is Real. The Inventory Problem Is Too.

The automotive industry got some welcome news in the second quarter of 2026. New vehicle sales rebounded 14% after a sluggish start to the year. Inventory tightened modestly, and several…

Leadership

The Three Windows of Protection: Why Buyers Hesitate

A customer says: “I need to think about it.” You’ve answered the questions. You’ve shown the vehicle. The payment works. The trade makes sense. The conversation felt good. But something…

Leadership