look at the ford gf, the acura nsx. that is pure muscle we're talking about. that and that is a reflection of the optimism in the industry. >> the big three are riding high right now. but historically these companies haven't managed prosperity too well. can they may not intain this ti? >> it wasn't just that they learned lessons, it was that general motors and chrysler got a big hand from the government. when they went through the bailouts and bankruptcies they had a lot of their legacy costs stripped away. so if they can't make money now without all of that overhead, they are never going to make money. >> part of what i see for the future phil are these self driving cars. and i know a couple of weeks ago you droe would have been those things or allowed to drive you. kid you feel safe? did you like it? >> i loved i it. felt very safe. it was very comfortable. do you know what it was? it was an extension of cruise control. it was only on the highway. it was a concept car by audi. an a 7. and when we hit auto pilot on the highway driving through the mojave deser