The Most Innovative Solution of the Year.

The DrivingSales Innovation Cup is an exciting, annual dealer-driven contest where automotive vendors compete for the prestigious title of "The most innovative solution of the year."

Vendors: Do you have an innovative new product worthy of the Innovation Cup?

Apply Now!

The Innovation Cup

Submit your application now for a chance to compete in the 2011 competition. Finalists will present on stage at DSES 2011, Oct 9-11th at the Bellagio in Vegas.

Vendor Presentations

Dealers select the five finalists with the most innovative products to compete head to head for the right to hoist the coveted Innovation Cup!

Judged by Dealers

Dealer judges score each product on a standardized innovation criteria. The winning solution will be crowned "The Most Innovative Solution" and be awarded the Innovationg Cup 2011. if you've got a hot product, apply now!

Meet the 2010 Winners

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