Health concerns cut 'new car'...

Health concerns cut 'new car' smell: "That pungent odor Americans so fondly associate with the delights of driving a fresh-from-the-factory vehicle is disappearing faster these days. And it isn't accidental. The harsh truth is that the spanking-new aroma comes from fumes given off by all the plastics, lubricants, coatings, cleaners and glues used to make a new car. In chemical and environmental circles, those fumes are known as volatile organic compounds."