NADA 2026 Run smarter 

Move more metal for more profit by running your
dealership with AI and automation at every turn.

Book NADA demo

Meet Carson: Cars.com’s new AI search assistant who recommends local dealer inventory based on the wants and needs shoppers share in conversational searches. All your team needs to do is prepare for more high-intent shoppers with more valuable insight into what they’re looking for.

2X

more leads from shoppers
who search with Carson

Watch Carsonâ„¢ in action

Promote every VIN
with AI hype videos

Our new AI inventory video technology syncs with your vehicle data and photos to automatically generate scroll-stopping video ads for every VIN on your lot. You can now effortlessly merchandise your vehicles with the excitement and details that sell — targeted to the most likely-to-buy shoppers.

+117%

increase in website leads
vs. static inventory ads

AccuTrade now has an IMS, which leverages the most accurate appraisal and local market data to make the right pricing recommendations on Day 1. Choose the most profitable retail or wholesale exit strategy at the moment of acquisition — and turn 20-minute merchandising chores into 45-second wins with GenAI seller notes.

+$2700

more profit per
VIN on avg.

Feature in pilot. Fully available in Q2 2026.

Feature in pilot. Fully available in Q2 2026.

Watch how it works

Automatically set up
service drive acquisitions

AccuTrade integrates with your DMS to automatically text service appointment reminders with a trade-in message. When customers confirm interest in their vehicle’s estimated value, a qualified lead is instantly generated in both AccuTrade and your CRM.

+87%

more profit per VIN acquired in
Service Drive with AccuTrade

Watch how it works

DealerClub’s Frontline Wholesale Lane gives Cars.com dealers another channel to turn slow-moving vehicles into someone else’s must-haves. Set rules by days on lot to automatically surface those units for thousands of verified dealers to make offers on. Offers come directly to you. Accept, counter, or pass on your terms.

over
90%

of deals close cleanly –
no disputes or title delays

Scale your reputation by automatically requesting reviews from each day’s customers and crafting personalized responses to them with AI. Trained on millions of Cars.com reviews, these AI review responses help earn loyalty, build your reputation, and increase your store’s visibility in traditional and AI searches.

4x

more positive reviews with
automated review building

Adapt your website to
be AI’s go-to answer

Dealer Inspire websites were built to win search results, and we’ve stayed one step ahead as results turn into conversational answers. Between our AI-ready website architecture and elite SEO team, we can optimize your presence to show up in AI recommendations while your competitors get lost.

5.4X

more AI overview placements
with DI SEO Services

MEET US AT NADA Run smarter in 2026 

Want to see all this AI and automation in action? Book your appointment with us at NADA to see how we can help your team scale profitability at every turn.

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