How Domino’s Picked the Spark for Its DXP Delivery Cars
If you’re a fan of pizza (we definitely are here at The News Wheel), summer is the perfect time to celebrate Domino’s key role in the U.S. pizza industry. Pay homage to this company’s commitment to cheese pies (and the Americans who love eating them) by learning more about how it decided on the Chevy […]
Domino’s Will Use AVs for Pizza Delivery This Year
Some aspects of the fast-food industry are going high-tech. For instance, earlier this year, we shared how Domino’s will release an in-vehicle pizza-ordering app this year. The company recently announced another goal for this year: using driverless vehicles in their delivery fleets. Per Delish, this is the company’s second attempt at going with autonomous vehicles. […]
Domino’s and Xevo to Debut In-Car Ordering Feature Later This Year
Some of the best things in life are the simple ones. Like going for a drive to the soundtrack of your favorite playlist — or sinking your teeth into a slice of pizza after a long day at school or work. Speaking of pizza… ordering a pie of your own is about to become even […]
Domino’s Expands Pothole-Filling Campaign Nationwide
Back in June, Domino’s started a new marketing program where it would start filling in potholes in the name of protecting your precious pizza. Apparently, the pizza company wasn’t anticipating the overwhelming positive response (it seems that Domino’s didn’t grasp just how much we all hate a pothole). In response, Domino’s basically shrugged, cracked its […]
Ford and Domino’s Aim to Kill Pizza Delivery Careers with Self-Driving Cars
The automation of labor is a can of worms that must one day be opened; whether it leads to embracing the necessity of a universal wage and accepting the end of work or working to delay the inevitable in order to prolong traditional human working standards, the march of technology demands the conversation happen widely […]
CVS Tests out Self-Driving Car Prescription Delivery Service
Though some events and products in the auto world have been postponed or canceled due to COVID-19, the pandemic is also inspiring some creative projects involving driverless cars. This June, CVS Health will partner with Silicon Valley startup Nuro to test out a self-driving car prescription delivery service. Convenient Service: Schedule your car’s seasonal maintenance […]
Study: Uber and Lyft Contribute to Traffic Congestion
When Uber and Lyft first came on the scene, both companies said that their services would help reduce traffic with fewer personal cars on the road. A recent study conducted in major metro areas like Washington D.C., Boston, and Chicago released this month seems to prove that Uber and Lyft are adding to the problems […]
More Consumers Opt for Home Delivery Service When Buying a New Vehicle
Shopping for a new vehicle in person can be a fun endeavor, from inhaling the new-car scent to test-driving the model you’re interested in. But what if you just don’t have a lot of time to do so? Or what if you live far away from the dealership of your choice? You might want to inquire […]
Fall Driving Hacks
If you’re a driver, you might find any “welcome back to school” sentiments frustrating in light of the increased traffic that this phrase usually means for commuters. Here are a few ways to save you time on your fall drives to and from work. Chevy and…Pizza?: Learn more about Chevrolet Marketplace’s new Domino’s option Back-to-school […]
Consumers Are Wary of EVs and AVs, According to J.D. Power Study
Driverless vehicles seem to be the autos of the future, though the industry is still testing and perfecting the designs of these models. And while you’re probably familiar with seeing EVs on the road, automakers are still fine-tuning these models, as well. Technological progress aside, however, you’ve got to wonder if society has fully embraced […]
Chevy and Domino’s Satisfy Drivers’ Pizza Cravings
Pizza is a go-to dinner choice for tons of people. Now, thanks to integrated tech from Chevy and a partnership with Domino’s, pizza can be the go-to meal for pizza lovers on the go. Learn More: About the 2019 Chevy Equinox Using the in-vehicle touch screen, eligible drivers behind the wheel of equipped Chevy vehicles […]
Chevrolet Creates a Commercial Version of the Bolt EV by Deleting Its Rear Seats
Automakers have been introducing an increasing amount of electric vehicles to their passenger vehicle lineups during the past few months. On the other hand, one area of the industry receiving fewer electric additions is the commercial segment. However, recent reports suggest that Chevrolet is ready to expand its electric vehicle initiative in a rather unexpected way. According […]
Ford Put a Guy in a “Seat Suit” to Test Autonomous Vehicle Communications
So here’s a thing. Ford and Virginia Tech Transportation Institute are developing ways for self-driving vehicles to communicate their intentions to other drivers, cyclists, and pedestrians. They’re testing this method out with a user experience study that tests out peoples’ reactions to driverless vehicles. But rather than use an actual self-driving vehicle, they put a […]
Dominos Develops Smiling, Self-Driving Delivery Bot
When Google announced its self-driving cars, there were mixed reactions. Some rejoiced that autonomous vehicles might one day prevent car crashes caused by human error (aka the vast majority). Others considered the ramifications for a night out on the town with your own mechanical designated driver, or mused that self-driving cars would lead to a […]
[VIDEO] These Commercials Showcase Awesome New Chevy (Mostly)
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Once more, a Chevrolet vehicle is appearing in a commercial, which praises it over and over as a “car of the future.” A lab-coat-wearing man inspects it closely, his face at the same time impressed and surprised. A smiling woman confidently powers the car through the rain, looking completely in control as she navigates through […]
2017 Chevy Bolt EV to Debut Tomorrow at CES, on Facebook Live
Today Chevrolet announced that it will reveal the 2017 Bolt EV on Wednesday, January 6th, at the International Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas. The production model will premiere almost exactly one year after the Bolt concept made its 2015 debut in Detroit. Chevy’s four million Facebook fans will be able to watch a live […]
2016 Chevy Malibu Hybrid Pricing Revealed
Today General Motors announced that the 2016 Chevy Malibu Hyubrid LT will go on sale this spring with a starting price of $28,645 (not including the $875 destination fee or tax, title, and license). Using an all-new technologies borrowed from the 2016 Volt, the new Malibu Hybrid yields a GM-estimated 48 mpg in city driving, […]
Tasty Tech: Order Pizza from Behind the Wheel of Visa’s Concept Car
As if there weren’t enough companies hopping on the connected car bandwagon, Visa has announced its effort to connect drivers with a hands-free shopping system. However, Visa’s efforts are completely justifiable because of their ultimate purpose for the consumer: Getting pizza. Visa’s Delicious (and Cheesy) Connected Tech Idea Financial services corporation Visa has unveiled its own vision […]