Is That “New Car Smell” Dangerous?

Some of us can't get enough of that new car smell. But certain volatile organic compounds (VOCs) that help create this aroma are linked to cancer. While this doesn't mean new car smell definitely increases your chance of getting cancer, it does mean companies need to carefully test their vehicles to make sure these VOCs are present at safe levels.

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