# Toxic Interiors "New Car Smell" Proven Dangerous By Alex Covert | Published 2007-08-16 | Autos Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/it-that-new-car-smell-toxic References: [autos.yahoo](http://autos.yahoo.com/articles/autos_content_landing_pages/215/is-that-new-car-smell-toxic_ylc=X3oDMTFocnRrZWd2BF9TAzI3MTYxNDkEc2VjA2ZwLXRvZGF5BHNsawNuZXctY2FyLXNtZWxsLWFydGljbGU-) & [ecocenter.org](http://www.ecocenter.org/toxicatanyspeed.shtml) You have heard all the discussion on [urban air quality](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/premium-scented-oil-diffuser). Well, it looks like what is in the car is dangerous, as well. The Ecology Center in Ann Arbor, Mich. says that the off-gassing chemicals inside of new automobiles are toxic. This isn't good when they estimate that the average person spends 1.5 hours a day inside of their shiny new car. Thanks for photo from [javanutmom](http://www.flickr.com/photos/javanutmom/112992133) at Flickr. **Implications** - So the next time you hear someone in a car extolling the virtues of '[new car smell](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bmw-fragrances),' drop this series of facts on them. It may create an awkward situation, but it'll probably ensure that he/she won't be triumphantly inhaling the life-altering and damaging fumes of their new cars. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.1/10 - Popularity: 43% | Activity: 13% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 70% men, 30% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Autos](https://www.trendhunter.com/autos) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Toxic Car Interiors:** Opportunity for innovation in developing safer materials and technologies for car interiors. - **Awareness of Off-gassing Chemicals:** Potential for businesses to offer products or services that help consumers identify and minimize exposure to off-gassing chemicals. - **Shift Towards Health-conscious Vehicles:** Disruptive opportunities in the automotive industry to cater to the growing demand for cars with healthier interior environments. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Automotive:** Opportunity for car manufacturers to develop and promote vehicles with non-toxic interior materials. - **Consumer Goods:** Potential for companies to create and market products that help consumers reduce exposure to toxic chemicals in various settings, including cars. - **Environmental Health:** Disruptive innovation prospects in the field of environmental health to address the issue of toxic off-gassing in various industries, including automotive. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Car-Incorporated Air Purifiers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nanoe-x-air.md) - [Smart Car Diffusers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/smart-car-diffuser.md) - [Smart Car Diffusers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/olfapure-7300.md) - [Sleek Pollution-Reducing Paints](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ecos-1.md) - [Triple-Function Vehicle Air Purifiers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/amoby-air-purifier.md) - [Cup Holder Air Purifiers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/freschair.md) - [Travel-Inspired Air Fresheners](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/air-freshener-range.md) - [Wintery Automotive Car Perfumes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/winter-angel-car-air-freshener.md) - [Mood-Altering Automotive Fragrances](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bmw-fragrances.md)