Good news for Chrysler workers. Forget the dubious status of your future employment — now you can use your employee discount to buy a Dodge Viper. Let’s see those creditors catch you now. Also, Fiat shows off a dune buggy show car, a noted Porsche Tuner mods a 911 to run on electrons and the next generation of a beloved entry sports car from Mazda is in the rumor mill. Hosted by Derek DeAngelis. Submit your stories to the feed @ fastlanedaily.com we’ll feature them in the show!

(December 4, 2008) Can Detroit learn the lessons of its global competitors in time to survive? America’s “Big Three” automakers put it this way: either Congress comes through with a multi-billion dollar bailout, or at least one of them will fail. GM, Ford and Chrysler say “small and fuel-efficient” is now their new mantra. SOURCES: SABC News, South Africa; CNN Español, US; BBC World, UK; Al Jazeera English, Qatar; KBS News, South Korea; NHK, Japan; Russia Today, Russia; Deutsche Welle, Germany; South Asia Newsline, India — Global Pulse is a fast-moving and informative television and web series that helps you navigate the news of the world by comparing and contrasting TV news reports. See all the episodes of Global Pulse at linktv.org —

Take a look back at Fast lane Daily from 1974. Gas prices continue to rise to 55 cents a gallon, Malcolm Bricklin brings the SV-1, and the new Chrysler Cordoba is spotted on the Nurburgring. Hosted by Derek DeAngelis.

Presented today in HD! A surprising new Alfa Romeo could be on the way to Chrysler dealerships; and weve got the latest dirt on the Audi Sportback. Its been uncovered in the US, and weve got exclusive shots. All that, plus the world of racing goes up in smoke on a segment we call Shakedown. Hosted by Derek DeAngelis. twitter.com