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more about #cnbc more comments → gotsmart: Pretty hybrid badging? You've seen the Ford EcoBoost badge, right? Looks a lot like their Hybrid badge. more » RamblinReck89: Do you think this engine would fit into the new Focus they're sending our way? Sure the torque steer would tear your arms off, but it would make for ... more » pres: If it has a snail on it from the factory, I'm in. Unfortunately, the general motoring public is too ignorant to ever understand what a turbo can do f... more » r0ver: As opposed to a V8 with cylinder deactivation?What is the economy of a Taurus SHO compared to a Pontiac G8? more » Mike the Dog is sitting by the door with a pair of cow slippers, and a very sad face.: $3k extra for better fuel mileage without the eco-weenie cred of smug badges? I think it's gonna be a tough sell. There's also the question of maint... more » Alphamazing: Honestly, I don't think turbos will entirely replace bigger engines. Yes, they get the same peak power with better fuel economy, but only if done righ... more » ishigakisensei: Its not the turning left that is the problem. The problem is that NASCAR is not a racing series that forces advancements in safety and technolgy. Japa... more » scroggzilla raids again: As an aside...a threadjack even....NASCAR has named the 1st set of nominees for it's Hall of Fame. They include..Glen "Fireball" Roberts, Red Byron, ... more » scotte: "Always-left-turning?" Looks like someone forgot about the Cup races at Infineon raceway and Watkins Glen each year. more » TowerOfPower: I always thought it would be cool if NASCAR only allowed stock factory engine blocks to be used, as well as at least keeping the bodies mostly stock. ... more » engineerd: More foreign automakers? Hmmmmm...I could get back into NASCAR if we have Audis, Peugeots, and Cherys racing around in a circle. Of course, in order... more » Deartháir II: Just choked on coffee. That's hilarious! A documentary on NASCAR? You're kidding! Two hours of talking about a sport where nothing happens but driving... more » .357: If it's on in Canada, I'll watch it. I'm not the biggest fan of NASCAR, but I recognize that it is kinda cool. For a mini Car Pundit Drinking Game, ta... more » eggwich del fiero: Thank you for a NASCAR post that contains no condescension or derision. I like NASCAR. more » Triborough: Thanks for the heads up. Don't watch CNBC at 9PM eastern. more » -
#ifeelgassy
CNBC's Phil LeBeau Can't Make EcoBoost Point With Talking Heads
Ford's EcoBoost engine line uses turbochargers and direct injection to match the performance of much larger engines while returning better fuel economy. Good luck getting that point across to Mike Barnacle and Morning Joe, Mr. LeBeau. More » -
#racingnews
REMINDER: CNBC's NASCAR Documentary Airs Tonight At 9 PM
Will CNBC's Darren Rovell end up kissing NASCAR's high horsepower rear end or will he point out the systemic problems the always-turning-one-way series is experiencing thanks to the Carpocalypse? Find out tonight at 9 PM EST on CNBC. -
#industrynews
CNBC's Jim Cramer just picked Cummins as a win on-air. Luckily, he's never wrong. Never.
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#nascar
CNBC's Darren Rovell Rides In NASCAR Car, Screams Like Little Girl
OK, so CNBC's Rovell doesn't scream like a little girl, but if you want to see CNBC's sports reporter look scared out of his mind riding smokey-burnout-shotgun, here's a teaser for the network's upcoming documentary airing 9PM, July 9th. [Hulu] -
#carpocalypse
CNBC Takes Walk Down "Old GM" Memory Lane
Yesterday, CNBC inter-spliced their GM bankruptcy coverage with happier moments from the General's past (i.e., the 1950s). Either they were mocking GM or Kudlow was having another coke-fueled fantasy of Erin Burnett in an apron baking lasagna. [CNBC] -
#carpocalypse
CNBC's Erin Burnett Realizes Final Horror Of The Carpocalypse
CNBC's brunette money bunny Erin Burnett's realized the final, horrifying end-game of the "Carpocalypse" — when the dust settles we'll be left with "the most boring, horrible choices of cars to buy." [CNBC] -
#industrynews
Ford CEO On CNBC's Power Lunch At Noon To Smack Dennis Kneale Around
Ford CEO Alan Mulally, enraged after Dennis Kneale defamed 'merican automakers infotainment capabilities, is on CNBC's Power Lunch today at noon to beat the crap out of him and "sync" his Blackberry with an F-150. -
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#autotechwars
CNBC's Dennis Kneale Wouldn't Know A Car If It Hit Him In The Ass
Dennis Kneale, CNBC's bespectacled lunchtime loud-mouth attacked American cars for not having an "iPod jack in every car." Kneale's obviously never heard of Ford's epic Sync system or the aux-in jack in every GM vehicle. More » -
#carpocalypse
CNBC's Phil LeBeau finally picks up the "GM kills Pontiac" story. Where's he been? [CNBC]
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#policecars
Carbon Motors E7 Stops, Searches CNBC
The Carbon Motors E7 police car appeared on CNBC this morning after ringing in the opening bell at NASDAQ. More » -
#officialcarpunditdrinkinggame
Official Car Pundit Drinking Game: Good Cop, Bad Cop Edition
Our Doctor-in-his-own-mind Ray Wert will be on CNBC's "The Call" today at 11:20 AM (EST) discussing a possible GM "surgical bankruptcy" to split the company into good and bad. Now it's time for your rules. -
#carpocalypse
GM's Troy Clarke Claims March Auto Sales Suck Just Like January, February
GM's Troy Clarke, head of GM North America, just told CNBC March auto sales are at about the same levels as January and February. Which is to say they'll totally suck. [CNBC] -
#officialcarpunditdrinkinggame
How Many Drinks Was That: Roy Wert Edition
If you watch this segment closely you can see our own Ray Wert blinking out "my name is Ray, not Roy" to CNBC's Larry "KUDLOW!" Kudlow in Morse Code. More » -
#officialcarpunditdrinkinggame
Official Car Pundit Drinking Game: Ray Is A Going Concern For The Money Honeys
Today's Official Car Pundit Drinking Game is brought to you by the letters "G" and "M" and the number -$30 billion. See Wert on CNBC at 11:00 am this morning talking GM and the Carpocalypse. -
#savetheenzos
How Eddie Griffin Destroyed The Economy By Crashing A Ferrari Enzo
CNBC's "House of Cards" documentary finally proves what we've suspected for some time, Eddie Griffin crashing Daniel Sadek's Ferrari Enzo for Redline caused the sub-prime mortgage crisis. See, we told you to Save The Enzos. More » -
#carpocalypsenow
Official Car Pundit Drinking Game: Death Of The Auto Industry Edition
Last night Ray called us while "drinking to the end of the automotive industry" after yesterday's sad, strange and depressing news. Today he'll be on CNBC at 11:20AM EST discussing GM bankruptcy. Raise your glass. More » -
#industrynews
What To Expect From Chrysler, GM "Mid-Terms"
CNBC's Phil LeBeau reminds us this morning we'll be seeing Chrysler and GM's plans to the federal government revealed after 4:00 PM and probably before 6:00 PM EST. But what should we expect? More » -
#industrynews
Ford CEO Alan Mulally on CNBC right now. [CNBC]
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#government
Sure, But Who Will Build Them?
As President Obama today addressed his desire for the fuel-efficient cars of the future to be built here, the following news flash shot across the bottom of the screen. Ironic? A bit, yes. [CNBC]
