2026-2027 Pub. 67 Issue 1

On Tuesday afternoon, Matthew Gillrie, CEO of Gillrie Institute, provided a practical, dealer-focused update on the current state of the major DMS platforms. Drawing on his work with thousands of dealerships nationwide, he covered key developments across the leading vendors, including: • CDK’s ongoing debt situation and what it means for dealers • AI adoption and capabilities across the major platforms • Current market popularity and momentum of each vendor • Other recent news and trends shaping the DMS landscape In the evening, the group went to Topgolf for some light-hearted fun and great networking opportunities. DEALERS’ CHOICE 14

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