  Cafe Member Username: Cafe Post Number: 1400 Registered: 10-2003 Posted From: 84.162.27.64 |
Ford Ka Receives Allergy Accolade By Richard Noble COLOGNE, Germany, Sept. 14, 2006 – The Ford Ka has become the fifth Blue Oval model to receive achieve an "allergy tested interior" certification from the TUV Rhineland Group, following in the footsteps of the Focus, Focus C-MAX, Galaxy and S-MAX. The TUV is an independent, authoritative German testing and assessment organisation that controls and certifies quality standards for industrial and consumer products. More than 100 materials and components of the Ka were tested for harmful substances and allergy causing potential. Additionally, all components likely to have direct and prolonged skin contact, such as the steering wheel and seat covers, floor mats and seat belts, were dermatologically tested. The certification is also good news for people who don't suffer from allergies, as a central part of the TUV's testing is an extensive analysis of the air quality inside the vehicle. The experts examine the concentration of organic substances such as formaldehyde, phenoles and phthalates and solvents. Ford will continue to develop existing and future vehicle interiors according to the stringent TUV criteria. | ||
Cafe Member Username: Cafe Post Number: 1402 Registered: 10-2003 Posted From: 84.162.27.64 |
I keep trying to put a picture of my Ka on, but you can just go here: Removed the link to my flickr account since there is the picture below. It has no balls on the Autobahn, we leased a base line model. I usually hang out in the right lane until I hit about 140km a then I get I the middle lane. That is only about 85mph. (Message edited by cafe on September 15, 2006) | ||
Machoken Member Username: Machoken Post Number: 1493 Registered: 10-2003 Posted From: 207.145.38.104 |
Could we get a rear three quarter view of your Ka? | ||
Cafe Member Username: Cafe Post Number: 1403 Registered: 10-2003 Posted From: 84.162.61.106 |
Maybe later, Patrick took it to work this morning. I have the Mondeo if I need to go anywhere. It is on a volvo platform, and is a 6 speed deisel. It has plenty of balls. | ||
Itsjeff Member Username: Itsjeff Post Number: 6856 Registered: 10-2003 Posted From: 208.27.111.125 |
The Ford Ka You and your southern drawl. It's "car," Cafe. "C-A-R." The "r" is not silent. | ||
Cafe Member Username: Cafe Post Number: 1404 Registered: 10-2003 Posted From: 84.162.61.106 |
Hey, I am in Southern Germany....Yankee. | ||
Machoken Member Username: Machoken Post Number: 1494 Registered: 10-2003 Posted From: 207.145.38.104 |
6 speed diesel. Damn. Why do I live in the states again? | ||
Itsjeff Member Username: Itsjeff Post Number: 6857 Registered: 10-2003 Posted From: 208.27.111.125 |
You think you're the first person to ask that question? | ||
Machoken Member Username: Machoken Post Number: 1495 Registered: 10-2003 Posted From: 207.145.38.104 |
hell no. | ||
Lowell Board Administrator Username: Lowell Post Number: 2972 Registered: 10-2003 Posted From: 69.81.50.7 |
Cafe is in the Mercedes heartland. Think Boblingen and Bad Canstatt. "Could we get a rear three quarter view of your Ka?" <-- Almost had to censor that, heh. | ||
Machoken Member Username: Machoken Post Number: 1496 Registered: 10-2003 Posted From: 207.145.38.104 |
Seriously? | ||
Cafe Member Username: Cafe Post Number: 1405 Registered: 10-2003 Posted From: 84.162.66.185 |
I like to think that I am in the heart of Porsche. The horse that they use is actually the horse that is used by Stuttgart, which was originally a stud farm. Yep...a Stud farm. The energy here is fantastic. I am less than 30 km from Stuttgart. Yes, Merc. is here too. Germans drive a lot of Fords. | ||
Lowell Board Administrator Username: Lowell Post Number: 2973 Registered: 10-2003 Posted From: 69.81.50.7 |
Almost isn't serious; that was an attempt at humor that obviously failed. | ||
Cafe Member Username: Cafe Post Number: 1406 Registered: 10-2003 Posted From: 84.162.66.185 |
You mean he didn't want a picture of the back end of the Ka? God, I am so slow sometimes. | ||
Ndavies Member Username: Ndavies Post Number: 2158 Registered: 10-2003 Posted From: 129.9.163.233 |
Cafe, I think your little bit of good news is drastically overshadowed by this bad news.
http://detnews.com/apps/pbcs.d ll/article?AID=/20060914/AUTO0 1/609140365 | ||
Cafe Member Username: Cafe Post Number: 1407 Registered: 10-2003 Posted From: 84.162.66.185 |
This thread is POSITIVE news about Ford. Geez. Give a girl a break. | ||
Rrl Member Username: Rrl Post Number: 620 Registered: 12-2003 Posted From: 71.213.230.209 |
Ford marketing slogan? The Ford Ka; no ka-choo. Gesundheit. | ||
Sknutson Member Username: Sknutson Post Number: 691 Registered: 03-2004 Posted From: 67.114.23.202 |
Want a picture? Just search the web.  | ||
Ghetto_butterfly Member Username: Ghetto_butterfly Post Number: 647 Registered: 09-2004 Posted From: 68.60.139.186 |
I don't get it, you live in the Stuttgart area but your car has a Cologne license plate? | ||
Itsjeff Member Username: Itsjeff Post Number: 6858 Registered: 10-2003 Posted From: 208.27.111.125 |
FORD DEALER: Hi, can I help you? CAFÉ: Hi, y’all. I’d like a new Ka. DEALER: Of course. What kind of car did you want? CAFÉ: A Ka. DEALER: Yes, ma’am. But what kind of car? CAFÉ: Uh, a Ford Ka, silly! DEALER: What kind of Ford car? CAFÉ: A blue Ka. DEALER: Okay, we’re getting closer. Which model did you want? CAFÉ: A Ka! DEALER: A 500? CAFÉ: No, just one of ‘em. DEALER: Focus? CAFÉ: I am focused! I want a new Ka! DEALER: Tell me what you want! CAFÉ: I want a blue Ka! DEALER: I’m sorry, I’m just not following. Have you tried the Dodge dealer next door? CAFÉ: They don’t sell Ka’s at the Dodge dealer! DEALER: I seeeeeee. Okay, how about this. Why don’t you walk around our car lot and see if there’s anything that you like. CAFÉ: Great idea! Where would I find the Ka’s? DEALER: In the car lot. CAFÉ: But where in the car lot? DEALER: Right there. Our lot is right out that window. There’s a hundred cars right there. RIGHT FREAKIN’ THERE! CAFÉ: I don’t see any Ka’s. | ||
Cafe Member Username: Cafe Post Number: 1408 Registered: 10-2003 Posted From: 84.162.42.140 |
Ghetto Butterfly, it is a lease. We are here with Ford, and Ford Employees lease from Koeln. Hence, Koeln plates. | ||
Cafe Member Username: Cafe Post Number: 1409 Registered: 10-2003 Posted From: 84.162.19.147 |
itsJeff, I just read that funny dialogue to Patrick and he said I made it sound like I was from Boston, not Alabama. | ||
Supersport Member Username: Supersport Post Number: 10599 Registered: 10-2003 Posted From: 64.118.137.226 |
Soooomebitch. Hey, I got a video for that car with a cat getting his head popped off by the sunroof. It's hilarious! | ||
Ghetto_butterfly Member Username: Ghetto_butterfly Post Number: 648 Registered: 09-2004 Posted From: 68.60.139.186 |
Ok, makes sense. Next question: I knew that you and Patrick are there because of Ford, but Köln is the Dearborn of Germany for Ford, how come you reside in the DaimlerChrysler/Mercedes land of Stuttgart? SSport, please refrain from posting this video you mentioned. Please. | ||
Cafe Member Username: Cafe Post Number: 1410 Registered: 10-2003 |
He is working on the fuel cell project with Nucellsis, which is a joint venture with DC. Nucellsis is located in Nabern Germany. SS...what she said. No cat popping please. |
