Auto Talk: Jean Jennings Goes to 'Front of the Book'

Legendary automotive editor David E. Davis gives up the top job on Automobile magazine, which he founded in 1986, as the new year begins. His successor: Executive Editor Jean Jennings, who becomes the first woman to head up a major buff magazine.Her column moves to the front of the book, while Mr. Davis will continue to contribute a column to the back page.Ms. Jennings is the daughter of the late

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Legendary automotive editor David E. Davis gives up the top job on Automobile magazine, which he founded in 1986, as the new year begins. His successor: Executive Editor Jean Jennings, who becomes the first woman to head up a major buff magazine.

Her column moves to the front of the book, while Mr. Davis will continue to contribute a column to the back page.

Ms. Jennings is the daughter of the late Bob Lienert, long-time editor of Automotive News, and brother of well-known auto scribe Paul Lienert.

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