As you already know by now, we took delivery of the 2010 Chevrolet Camaro SS yesterday. We’ve been out test-driving and having fun in it and it is now time to provide you with some updates along with some random findings we’ve come across on the Internet.

2010 Chevrolet Camaro SS: Unfortunately, the 2010 Camaro SS we took delivery of yesterday is an automatic. As enthusiasts, we prefer a manual transmission; nonetheless, we’re getting pretty used to the paddle-shifting that is offered with the automatic transmission. To answer some questions we’ve received from you guys so far:

Pat: Can you tell us the number of people that have come up to you to check it out?

As far as we can remember, we’ve had at least 12 people ask us questions. One man even asked us to pull over and take a look on the inside.

Ivan Gutierrez: No love for the Mustang GT?

As of right now we’re at an all time 2010 Chevrolet Camaro SS high. Our review for the 2010 Ford Mustang GT is coming up on Monday - stay tuned (maybe even tomorrow).

RT: really want to know how it makes u feel driving it? I don’t care much about handling since its not meant to be driven that way, but is it a rewarding car when u put ur foot down, is it memorable, special?

You almost feel like Sam Witwicky driving the 2010 Camaro. It feels totally amazing driving the car; not to mention handling is very much on par with European performance cars. Putting your foot down and feeling the 426-hp push you back is one of the best feelings about this car.

On a side note: We noticed today that the hood vent on the 2010 Chevrolet Camaro is totally cosmetic and serves no purpose on cooling the engine.

Hyundai announced today that it is “leading the way” on the government’s Car Allowance Rebate System (CARS), otherwise known as ‘Cash for Clunkers.’ It said that a Virginia dealership was the first to trade-in an eligible clunker for a new Hyundai, where a customer replaced her 15 mile-per-gallon 1995 Ford Explorer with a 26 mile-per-gallon Hyundai Elantra Touring.

“Hyundai buyers will receive the full rebate allocated under the CARS program (also known as “cash for clunkers”) when an eligible trade-in is exchanged for a qualifying Hyundai model,” the Korean automaker said in a statement. “Hyundai is the first automaker to extend the government incentive to consumers, accelerating its implementation by several weeks by backing dealerships with short-term cash advances as the government organizes the rollout of the program industry-wide.”

A research done by Hyundai in May showed that 11 percent of car buyers delayed their purchases until the CARS legislation was resolved.

Click through for more details and to see the thirteen Hyundai Models that qualify for the CARS program.

GM’s partnership with Segway to create the Personal Urban Mobility and Accessibility (PUMA) came in at number 1 on Fortune’s list of the ‘Dumbest Moments in Business 2009.’

“It became clear this spring that General Motors was going to have to get smaller to survive, but this was ridiculous,” says Fortune. “A week after President Obama gave the company a 60 day deadline to avoid bankruptcy, GM took time out from its turnaround efforts to unveil the PUMA, a two-seat vehicle being developed with Segway that looked more like a rickshaw than a car.”

With its lithium-ion battery pack, two-wheel balancing and dual electric-motors, the P.U.M.A. can travel 35 miles between charged with a top speed of 35 mph.

GM and Segway P.U.M.A:

Currently, in accordance with Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard No. 108, a vehicle’s rear-turn signal can be either amber or red. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) is wondering what the public thinks about a new proposed regulation that would mandate a vehicle’s rear turn signal to an amber-only standard.

NHTSA says that amber turn signals have proven to be 5.3 percent more effective than red turn signals in preventing accidents. While 5.3 sounds like a fairly small percentage, NHTSA says that it’s statistically a significant difference.

European countries already require that their turn signals be amber.

- By: The Daily Auto Editor

Source: KickingTires

A company source told Reuters that Porsche is considering cutting production around the Christmas holidays at its main Zuffenhausen plant where it builds the 911 Carrera is built.

“We have to think about this if car sales continue to develop like this and do not recover again,” the source said.

The source mentioned that during the ramp-up of the 2010 Panamera production in the second half, Porsche’s Leipzig plant, which also builds the Cayenne SUV, should remain unaffected.

It’s smaller than the Ford Fiesta and it’s based on the Toyota iQ - sounds something like Aston Martin would never build right? Nonetheless, it is a reality and Aston Martin says that it won’t be making any mechanical changes to the base iQ model, which Toyota will provide the supercar automaker’s Gaydon facility.

The only changes Aston will add are cosmetic changes to the exterior and an upgraded interior with new technology and leather trim.

While Aston Martin only released a clay model photo of its Cygent, the folks at AutoExpress have put together a rendering of what the production version may look like.

Check out more over at AutoExpress.

Aston Martin Cygnet:

- By: Omar Rana

According to the U.S. Transportation Department, traffic related deaths fell to their lowest level since 1961 last year. In 2008, 37,271 people were killed in vehicle crashes, 3,998 fewer people than in 2007. The study says that part of the decrease was due to a sharp decline in driving last year as a result of higher prices at the fuel pump.

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) estimates that a total of 7,689 people were killed on the roads during the first three months of 2009 - a 9 percent decline from 2008.

In a move similar to Hyundai’s Gas Lock program, Suzuki announced today that it will offer three months of free gasoline on its SX4 compact lineup. Suzuki, which as been hit by an industry-worst 78 percent decline in June sales, is not offering the incentive on the Grand Vitara SUV or any other models.

The promotion for the SX4 is equivalent to three months’ worth of gasoline placed on a debit car. Those that purchase the SX4 sedan will get $270 worth of free gas, while an SX4 crossover buyer gets $290 in free gas.

Suzuki is also offering a $2,000 cash-back on manual-transmission versions of the SX4, reports Automotive News.

After the image leaks we saw yesterday, BMW has finally revealed all the official details and high-res photos of the new 2011 BMW X1.

“For the first time the features and qualities so typical of a BMW X model are also available in a premium vehicle in the compact segment,” says BMW. “With its superior drivetrain technology also comprising BMW’s intelligent xDrive all-wheel-drive system and its both modern and variable interior, the BMW X1 offers ideal qualities for truly versatile mobility ensuring a genuine driving experience.”

The 2011 BMW X1 will make its European debut this fall with a choice of one gasoline and three diesel engines.

The diesel lineup starts off with the BMW X1 xDrive18d (also available as the sDrive18d), which is powered by a 4-cylinder turbocharged diesel engine making 143-hp and 236 lb-ft of torque. While 0 to 62 mph will take a long 10.1 seconds, fuel-economy is estimated to come in at 41 mpg (in U.S. standards). Next in line is the X1 xDrive20d (or sDrive20d), which is also powered by a 4-cylinder turbocharged engine making 177-hp and a peak torque of 258 lb-ft. 0 to 62 mph comes in 8.4 seconds while fuel-economy is estimated at 43 mpg. Wrapping up the diesel lineup is the BMW X1 xDrive23d powered by a 4-cylinder diesel engine with BMW’s TwinPower turbo technology helping it produce 204-hp with a maximum torque of 295 lb-ft. 0 to 62 mph comes in 7.3 seconds with an estimated fuel-economy of 37 mpg.

Click through for more info and the high-res image gallery.

2011 BMW X1:

Toyota’s luxury division Lexus announced that it is offering a 20 percent discount coupon for use on all F-Sport accessories in July. The coupon is worth up to $2,000 for accessories available on the, IS, IS C Convertible and the GS.

F-Sport accessories include forged alloy wheels, braking system upgrades, sway bar kits and other items.

Interested buyers can take advantage of the offer at valid Lexus dealerships. The coupon is limited to one per customer. You can download here and take it to your nearest Lexus dealership to get the discount.

Lexus F-Sport Performance Accessories for IS C Convertible: