C-MAX Not To Be Sneezed At

The independent science lab at the TUV in Germany - the equivalent of the UK's Transport Research Laboratory - carried out patch tests, such as the one in the picture above. All materials likely to have direct and prolonged skin contact, such as upholstery and seatbelts, were checked. Blue oval designers avoided plastics, rubbers or fabrics containing latex and nickel because they can provoke allergic reactions. In addition, the car's air filter stops pollen, helping asthmatics and hay fever sufferers. Ford said all future models would be tested to TUV criteria.