Elaine M. Rowland
School
Reed College, Louisiana State University
Expertise
Auto Maintenance, Car Accessories, Japanese Imports
- Elaine wrote about car shopping for the book, "How to Buy and Sell (Just About) Everything."
- She takes auto shop classes in her spare time to learn the hands-on way.
- She loves the challenge of making technical subjects understandable and even interesting.
Experience
Elaine has been writing and editing for over two decades; her favorite topic is automobiles. Although she started in academic publishing with Louisiana State and Cambridge Universities, she soon found a way to blend her interests in cars and the written word by writing about automotive brands for "The Licensing Book" in New York. She moved to California and adopted its car culture with the help of a Miata roadster, writing and editing for several manufacturers' publications, including Acura Style, Mazda Zoom-Zoom, and Hyundai Smart Driver. Her features and stories have covered auto maintenance and technology, car shopping and selling, road tripping, and food.
Education
Elaine has a bachelor's in English from Reed College and a technical writing certificate from Louisiana State University.
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Stories By Elaine M. Rowland
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These two Jeep Grand Cherokee trims are similar, but do have distinct features between them based on what kind of driving you expect to do the most.
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The Nissan Altima has remained a popular option for commuters looking to get a comfortable and fun mid-size sedan, but some years are better than others.
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Driving with the Check Engine light on is one thing, but if it starts flashing, that's a sign you need to pull over and start considering other options.
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While the name might imply a perfect union, there's actually a significant difference in the driving experience between a full-size SUV and a crossover.