Used Car Industry Summit 2026

        Cherokee Media Group is excited to announce the expansion of its spring event calendar with the launch of the Used Car Industry Summit, the used car industry's spring event, debuting April 13–15, 2026, at the InterContinental Miami Hotel in sunny Florida.

        Built on the success of Used Car Week, UCS will have the very best the used car industry on display. With an emphasis on retail, remarketing, and auto finance, this event is designed to offer a more focused networking experience for business-building conversations and stronger connections. 

        Set in the scenic and popular destination of Miami, the Used Car Industry Summit introduces a fantastic East Coast location and an immersive gathering for industry leaders, innovators, dealers, and stakeholders. UCS will offer a relaxed setting, a fresh approach, and a new opportunity for the used car industry to network, exchange ideas, gain strategic insight, and shape the future of the used-car business.

         And a big part of that future is electric vehicles, particularly used EVs. With that in mind, UCS will include a dedicated "EV Day" track. More details below. 

EV Day at Used Car Industry Summit

We are witnessing a moment in the pre-owned electric vehicle segment where a significant volume of off lease/used EV's are flooding back into the wholesale and retail markets across the country.  This volume will impact used EV pricing in both the auction lanes and dealer lots.  The current affordability crisis in pre-owned inventory may be solved to a certain extent by this unique opportunity.  Leaders and laggards will separate themselves based on their ability to navigate this used EV flood.  Many dealerships are still struggling with how to adapt sales, trade-in processes, wholesale buying and marketing strategies to meet this moment.

The EV Day track at the Used Car Industry Summit brings together leading voices from across the used EV landscape to equip dealers with the insights, tools, and tactics needed to drive pre-owned electric vehicle sales in their markets.

Breakout sessions offer actionable lessons for every team at every rooftop — from GM to sales to fixed ops and from marketing to F&I.

Potential topics to include used EV remarketing, reaching pre-owned EV retail buyers, range anxiety, marketing strategies and more.

Also included in the track is the 2026 Best Places to Buy an EV Awards, celebrating the dealerships leading the way in pre-owned EV readiness and customer experience.

For all sponsorship and exhibiting inquiries, please contact us at 
conferences@cherokeemediagroup.com.
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Step inside Miami’s premier waterfront destination — the luxurious InterContinental Miami.
From breathtaking bay views to stylish, modern design, this iconic hotel sets the stage for an unforgettable Summit experience.

Iconic Waterfront Views