PHILIP LEBEAU
CNBC Auto and Airline Industry Reporter
Philip J. LeBeau is a CNBC auto and airline industry reporter based at the network's Chicago bureau. He is also author of the “Behind the Wheel” blog on CNBC.com.
LeBeau has reported one-hour documentaries for the network including, “Dreamliner: Inside the World’s Most Anticipated Airplane” “Ford: Rebuilding An American Icon” and “Saving General Motors.”
Prior to joining CNBC, LeBeau served as a media relations specialist for Van Kampen Funds in Oak Brook Terrace, IL, and was instrumental in implementing an initiative to communicate the company's mutual fund and investment practices to the public and the press. While at Van Kampen, LeBeau held a Series 6 license.
Previously, LeBeau held general assignment reporting positions at KCNC-TV, the CBS affiliate in Denver, and KAKE-TV, the ABC affiliate in Wichita, Kan. LeBeau began his career as a field producer at WCCO-TV in Minneapolis, where he wrote, produced and researched consumer stories. LeBeau graduated from the University of Missouri-Columbia School of Journalism with a bachelor’s degree in journalism and broadcasting.
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BEHIND THE WHEEL WITH PHIL LEBEAU
- Growing Sub-Prime Auto Loans - New Troubles for Automakers? 24 May 2012
After reporting the growth in auto loans to borrowers who do not have prime credit scores, I heard from a number of people who think this is bad news. Essentially, their concern is that auto dealers writing more loans for those with non-prime (below 680) credit scores shows the auto industry is going too far to close sales.
- Savings at the Pump Still Supreme for Car Buyers 22 May 2012
The price at the pump may be falling, but interest in buying a fuel-efficient model remains high. In fact, the latest survey on consumer attitudes shows saving money on gas is the top factor impacting what model car buyers are looking for.
- GM Says It's Dropping Out of Super Bowl Ad Race 18 May 2012
Two days after being criticized for dropping direct ads on Facebook, General Motors said it will also stop running ads during the Super Bowl.
- Two New Models, Two Different Drivers in Mind 18 May 2012
Two new models geared toward two very different buyers are the latest moves by Ford and GM.
- GM Still Likes Its No-Facebook Ad Strategy 16 May 2012
Despite criticism for pulling its Facebook ads, GM is not changing its stance. The world's largest automaker believes that it is better served not running direct ads on the world's largest social network.
- World's Biggest Brands Flex Their Muscles 14 May 2012
How many different brands of commercial vehicles are sold around the world? The answer: More than 200. All-together, those brands sold more than 79 million cars and trucks around the world last year. That was a new record.
- Growing Sub-Prime Auto Loans - New Troubles for Automakers? 24 May 2012
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