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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

Why Waiting for Federal Guidance is the Latest Risk in Auto Finance

Prior to 2025, the strategic playbook for auto finance leaders centered on a predictable cadence: monitor the federal horizon, wait for the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) or the Federal…

Sales and Finance

Car Wars Returns from NADA 2026 Highlighting Dealer Insights, Platform Enhancements, and Industry Leadership

Dallas, TX – Car Wars returned from the NADA 2026 Show after a productive week of conversations with dealers, partners, and industry leaders about the phone and how it is…

Press Releases

Keeler Motor Car Company and Open Road Capital Acquire Lexus of Westport, Toyota of Westport, and Audi Hawthorne

Haig Partners Serves as the Exclusive Advisor on the Sale of Lexus of Westport, Toyota of Westport, and Audi Hawthorne to Keeler Motor Car Company and Open Road Capital –…

Press Releases
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F&I Industry Enters New Era of “Deliberate Omnichannel” as Affordability Challenges Mount

The automotive finance and insurance (F&I) industry has officially entered a new, more challenging phase, where rapid post-pandemic growth has given way to a market defined by consumer affordability pressures…

Dealer News

Service Retention, CX, and Team Growth: Opportunities 2026 Offers Dealers

Looking back at 2025, plenty has changed—but one thing hasn’t: the ongoing challenge of service retention. Like other macro shifts, its impact is now impossible to ignore. When service retention…

Leadership

Trust in Dealerships Surges as Digital Tools Bridge the Gap for Modern Car Buyers

The relationship between car buyers and dealerships is undergoing a renaissance, driven by a powerful combination of digital transparency and personalized in-person experiences. According to the Capital One Car Buying…

Dealer News

Middle-Income Americans Show Financial Resilience, Embrace AI for Car Buying

Despite persistent economic pressures, middle-income Americans are entering 2026 with a sense of optimism, according to the latest Paths to Financial Prosperity study from Santander US. The Q4 2025 survey…

Dealer News

Automotive Advertising Pivots to “Outcome-Based” Measurement as Traditional KPIs Lose Ground

In an automotive market defined by shrinking purchase windows and increasingly fragmented consumer journeys, advertisers are being forced to rethink how they measure success. According to a new report from…

Dealer News

The End of the “Manual Review Trap”: Re-engineering Auto Dealer & Lending for 2026

The auto dealership and finance industries are approaching a critical era. For years, the promise of digital transformation has been a boardroom staple, yet the reality on the ground remains…

Sales and Finance
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Automakers Face Billions in EV Investment Write-downs

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CarGurus Expands 'Big Deal' with AI Search Tools

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