The National Automobile Dealers Association is planning to fire up its annual show with a big kickoff reception March 10 at Allegiant Stadium.

I found the virtual conference experience to be largely seamless with no major glitches. But I missed the unplanned interactions.

At last week's make meeting, dealers heard about plans to expand the U.S. lineup and increase availability of the popular Mini E.

After another luxury-brand sales crown and a year of rising dealer profitability, the brand will get ready for its next-generation electric vehicles.