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Douglas A. McIntyre

Can Tesla Keeps Its $32 Billion Market Cap?

The Model X could be enough to keep Tesla's market cap at extraordinary levels, but it only has a few months to show it has the chance of becoming a mass market manufacturer.

Douglas A. McIntyre · 11 years ago

China May Be the Key to Volkswagen’s Future

While the emission scandal spreads from nation to nation, what happens in China is more important for Volkswagen than any other market in the world.

Douglas A. McIntyre · 11 years ago

Gas Drops Below $2 in 6 States

The national average for a gallon of regular is $2.30, but the price varies widely by state, driven primarily by state taxes and proximity to large refineries.

Douglas A. McIntyre · 11 years ago

Will Volkswagen Have to Sell Audi?

While it is much too early to determine what the emissions problems will cost Volkswagen, the number will move into the billions, and perhaps tens of billions of dollars.

Douglas A. McIntyre · 11 years ago

Chevy Offers 0% Financing on Silverado

courtesy of ChevroletThe full-sized pick-up market share wars continue to rage and General Motors Co.’s (NYSE: GM) Chevy has become unusually aggressive in this battle to clear its lots of its 2015 Silverado. Chevy…

Douglas A. McIntyre · 11 years ago

Toyota Trails Ford and Chevy in NASCAR Drivers

NASCAR.comNASCAR races are used as a means for major manufacturers to boost their brands. A combination of television viewership, track attendance, and driver star power make NASCAR car branding a big marketing tool. The…

Douglas A. McIntyre · 11 years ago

Ford Increases Gamble on Aluminum Trucks

Ford began its bet on pickups with partial aluminum bodies with its best-selling F-150. That gamble will extend to its Super Duty product.

Douglas A. McIntyre · 11 years ago

Starbucks Employees Treated Badly

A new report from the Center for Popular Democracy shows that Starbucks continues to treat many of its employees badly.

Douglas A. McIntyre · 11 years ago

A $5 iPhone 6s From T-Mobile

Giving things away, even in great numbers, may be the downfall of T-Mobile yet. It offers an iPhone 6s for $5 a month.

Douglas A. McIntyre · 11 years ago

Does Volkswagen Become Takeover Target?

Perhaps the world's largest car company is on sale. With a market cap down to $50 billion, it would at least be possible.

Douglas A. McIntyre · 11 years ago

Instagram User Base Hits 400 Million

Based on a "community" count, Instagram is larger than Twitter. However, that may not matter much, as the site has not come up with a way to make much money.

Douglas A. McIntyre · 11 years ago

China PMI Collapses to 78-Month Low

The Caixin Flash China PMI for September fell to 47.0 from 47.3 in August The number is the lowest it has been in 78 months.

Douglas A. McIntyre · 11 years ago

Detroit Home Price Average Lingers Below $40,000

Among all of the evidence that Detroit continues to suffer from both the effects of a smaller car industry and the Great Recession, the median home price in the city is $35,000.

Douglas A. McIntyre · 11 years ago

Gas Price Stays Above $3 in Alaska

At first, it makes little sense that Alaska is the state with the highest average price for a gallon of regular.

Douglas A. McIntyre · 11 years ago