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A fan of the new car smell? Ever wonder what it is?
The only research we could find was a 1995 analysis of the air in a new Lincoln Continental. More than 50 volatile organic compounds were found, suggesting that new-car smell was a mix of lubricants, solvents, adhesives, gasoline, and no doubt some bits from the vinyl, though it's hard to say exactly what. None of these things is necessarily good for you.
- The Straight Dope