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New Car Smell

Beware of Radioactive Car Upholstery

August 2, 2012 By Nadeem

I've heard that auto trimmers can get sick from spray glue, rodent-infested interiors and even new-car smell – but this is an absolute first. Russia has apparently stopped 300 cars believed to be contaminated by last year's radioactive leak at Japan's Fukushima nuclear plant from entering the country. The cars are said to contain radioactive dust particles in their upholstery. … [Read more...] about Beware of Radioactive Car Upholstery

Study Finds ‘New Car Smell’ is Toxic

February 16, 2012 By Nadeem

You know that "new car smell" people often rave about? Turns out it's toxic. In fact, most automakers know this and have been silently making changes to their interiors to rid them of the dangerous plastics and chemicals that emit the scent. … [Read more...] about Study Finds ‘New Car Smell’ is Toxic

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