2013 Ford Taurus Limited AWD: Stylish, High-Tech And Roomy

Highlight: For the 2013 model year, Ford offers an EcoBoost 4-cylinder engine, which produces approximately 31-mpg on the highway. This is a first for the fullsize sedan.

Test vehicle’s MSRP: $41,135 (Base Limited Model Front-Wheel Drive starts at $ 33,895)

Seating Capacity: 5

Standard Safety Features: air bags (front, curtain and side); a rollover sensor; ABS; a curve control system slows the vehicle down when taking corners too fast; electronic stability control system; a tire pressure monitoring system; and Ford’s SOS Crash Alert System

Earl Lucas: The Brother Responsible for Designing the 2010 Ford Taurus

Earl Lucas is the brother responsible for designing the exterior of the all-new 2010 Ford Taurus. When designing a vehicle (interior or exterior), Lucas says his designs are inspired from what he pulls from TV; society as a whole; different environments; and taking road trips experiencing the people, city and culture.

Besides designing vehicles, this young brother, who has yet to reach 40, has three pillars, which guides his life: He’s very religious ..all his gifts come from the all-mighty. He believes deeply in family. He believes everyone has to have personal aspirations to want something in life …..getting off your bottom (behind). Based upon his pillars, it’s obvious why he’s so driven (no pun intended). Look for more of his interview on BlackVoices.com.