There's an opportunity for dealers as vehicles become more technical with advances in electrification and automated systems, said Henio Arcangeli Jr., senior vice president at American Honda Motor Co.

The company envisions its self-driving delivery vehicle as a way to help passengers conduct errands.

As JLR CEO Ralf Speth prepares to hand over the reins after a decade, the company can count many successes — but it's still dogged by quality concerns.

Thus far, the federal government has shown restraint in regulation of AV's, and a recent policy update reinforces that stance.