Event Recaps
The 2026 Diversity Volume Leadership Awards
Ford F-Series Remains the Overall Sales Leader Across All Buyers, Underscoring a Widening Gap Between Growth-Consumer Preference and Total Market Volume
5 min read
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Premier event · 2026
Nov 18, 2026
Los Angeles, CA
ASOTU CON WEST 2026
ASOTU CON is heading west for the first time with ASOTU CON West, bringing the energy, ideas, and community of automotive retail to the West Coast.
ConferenceIn person32 days out
Worth blocking the calendar
Exposition
Featured
NADA Show 2027
The NADA Show is the automotive retail industry’s biggest annual gathering, bringing dealers together for education, networking, manufacturer meetings, and a packed expo floor featuring the latest tools, technology, products, and services built for dealership operations.
Feb 17 – 20, 2027 · Orlando, FL
Summit
Featured
AutoIndustry.ai Summit 2027
A concentrated, practitioner-led deep dive focused on real-world AI and LLM implementation for car dealerships and retail automotive — the day before ASOTU CON.
May 11, 2027 · Hanover, MD
Exposition
Featured
ASOTU CON 2027
ASOTU CON is a working summit for automotive retail leaders designing how people, process, and technology operate together.
May 11 – 14, 2027 · Hanover, MD
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Meetup
2026 Vehicles for Change Gala
On Saturday, October 17, 2026, we will gather at The Hall at Maryland Live! Hotel & Casino, a true concert venue, for an unforgettable evening where impact takes center stage.
Oct 17, 2026 · Hanover, MD
Event
2026 AFSA Annual Conference
The four-day event is the premier gathering for consumer credit executives, featuring expert panels, networking, and discussions on regulatory changes.
Oct 25 – 28, 2026 · Palm Beach, FL
Conference
Reuters Automotive USA 2026
The ultimate C-suite meet-up focused on software-defined vehicles, over-the-air updates, and who ultimately owns the customer’s data.
Oct 27 – 28, 2026 · Detroit, MI
Exposition
SEMA Show 2026
The ultimate destination for turning basic factory trucks and cars into high-margin custom vehicles right on your showroom floor.
Nov 3 – 6, 2026 · Las Vegas, NV
Conference
DealerConnect 2026
Join dealership executives, innovators, and industry thought leaders for two days of actionable insights, peer networking, and real-world AI strategies you can implement immediately.
Nov 3 – 4, 2026 · Amelia Island, FL
Conference
Modern Retailing Conference 2026
Retail is changing fast, and the ones who adapt will win. MRC gives you access to forward-thinking insights, breakthrough tech, and conversations that challenge the status quo.
Nov 15 – 17, 2026 · Palm Beach, FL
Reporting from the industry
People of Retail Auto
How Automotive Leaders Are Steering Change from Amplify 2026
Dealer Profits Are Normalizing. Productivity Is the Next Margin.
4 min read
People of Retail Auto
Columbus Auto Dealers Raise $100K for Local Charities at Concert for a Cause
One night. One community. Two amazing contributions.
3 min read
Tools & Tech
Brian Benstock’s 10X Dealership Strategy
Finding the growth already inside your store.
4 min read
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