Auto News Roundup 7-6-09: Chrysler’s new board, Camaro goes Euro, Hyundai starts ‘Cash for Clunkers’ early

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-- Chrysler’s new board includes a former Michigan Governor and U.S. Congressman, but no representation from the United Auto Workers. Autoblog

-- That muscular symbol of Americana, the Chevrolet Camaro, is headed to Europe in 2010. Leftlanenews.com

-- Japan’s Nikkei reported Saturday that Toyota plans to build up to 30,000 plug-in hybrids by 2012. Leftlanenews.com

-- A Facebook user and Alfa Romeo enthusiast has published in-factory spy photos of the Milano possibly slated for sale in the U.S. Carmagazine

-- A Smart car ‘Cash for Clunkers’ lease for $99/month sounds good, but lessor beware, there’s a $6,667 payment due after 36 months. Autoblog

-- Not willing to wait three more weeks for ‘Cash for Clunkers’ to take affect, Hyundai offers $4,500 incentive on trade-ins now. Leftlanenews.com

-- New Navigation from Magellan Maestro 4700 touts 4.7-inch display and lane assist. Digitaltrends.com

-- Joni Gray