The chemical compounds that make up “new car smell” can be harmful, and they have been found in new cars at levels 10 times higher than recommended limits
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https://www.newscientist.com/article/2228364-chinese-air-quality-regulations-could-put-an-end-to-new-car-smell/?utm_campaign=RSS%7CNSNS&utm_source=NSNS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_content=home