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Conference & Expo: September 22-23, 2026
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ACV ClearCar inride Nick Perdikis press release Trade Agent AI

inride’s Trade Agent AI and ACV’s ClearCar Integration Puts AI-Powered Follow-up Behind Every Trade-In Opportunity, Turning Leads into Booked Appointments

New integration pairs an always-on AI trade agent with ClearCar's pricing engine to deliver one consistent vehicle offer…

Press Releases September 22
Automotive AI Operating System Digital Dealer 2026 Numa press release

Numa Launches Operator, an AI Receptionist with the First Precision Routing System That Puts Every Caller in the Right Hands

Operator’s patent pending technology answers first on every line, understands why each customer is calling, and carries that…

Press Releases September 22
#DDCE2026 2026 Digital Dealer Conference and Expo Digital Dealer 2026

Digital Dealer 2026 is Today!

Digital Dealer Conference & Expo 2026 is finally here! We’ve got a full day of insightful sessions, real…

Event News September 22
AI governance AI-Powered Auto Lending Auto Lending Automotive AI InformedIQ Tom Oscherwitz

A Readiness Playbook for the Next Phase of AI for Auto Dealers and Lenders

The conversation around AI and auto lending has moved from whether it will affect the business to when…

Sales and Finance September 21
Adrian Marin AI Assistants Automotive AI David Purgason press release Spyne

The Lead Funnel Starts Before the Lead: Why Dealerships Need to Track AI Recommendations

As buyers turn to AI assistants for dealership and service recommendations, stores risk losing customers before they ever…

Press Releases September 18
Brad Parker DealNow Direct Sourcing private sellers used vehicle acquisition vehicle acquisition

Your Vehicle Acquisition Team Should Be Driven By Analytics Pros, Not Legacy Car People

Every dealership sources inventory somewhere, but the channels do not behave the same way. New vehicle allocation is…

Sales and Finance September 17
AI AI Agents Automotive AI Mandar Shewale

Automotive AI Agent Platforms: How Dealerships and Automakers Are Putting AI to Work in 2026

Walk into almost any dealership’s back office today and you’ll hear the same complaint: leads come in faster…

Leadership September 16
AI-powered vehicle inspection Amir Hever LaFontaine Automotive Group press release Ryan LaFontaine UVeye vehicle data intelligence

LaFontaine Automotive Group Partners with UVeye to Offer Complimentary AI Vehicle Safety Scans Across Michigan

LaFontaine’s 40+ locations across Michigan will bring UVeye’s “MRI for Cars” technology closer to drivers statewide, expanding access…

Press Releases September 15
AIADA Auto Dealership China Chinese EVs EVs Germain Motor Company Jessica Germain

The Chinese Auto Fight Isn’t a Washington Story. It’s a Franchise Story.

My sales managers are already hearing questions from customers about Chinese EVs: Are they coming here? Should I…

Leadership September 15