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316 Why Modern Cars Are Ditching Chrome (And What Might Replace It)

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SlashGear · 08/06/2025 12:15 EDT

Why Modern Cars Are Ditching Chrome (And What Might Replace It)

Chromed bumpers have been on the decline since the 1970s as law and fashions changed, but the toxicity involved in making chrome is leading to its final exit.

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