AUTOMOBILE MAGAZINE'S David E. Davis, Jr., to Receive Honorary Doctorate from University of Michigan.Business Editors/Automotive Writers NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--April 21, 2004 Founder of PRIMEDIA's AUTOMOBILE MAGAZINE For the American automobile magazine founded by David E. Davis., see . An automobile magazine is a magazine with news and reports on automobiles and the automobile industry. Recognized for Outstanding Journalistic Contributions AUTOMOBILE MAGAZINE, America's leading automotive lifestyle publication, is pleased to announce that its founder and editor emeritus, David E. Davis For other persons of the same name, see David Davis. David E. Davis, Jr. is an automobile journalist and magazine publisher. His career in the automotive industry spanned from race car driver, factory worker and car salesman to ad salesman with Road & Track , Jr., will be honored by the University of Michigan (body, education) University of Michigan - A large cosmopolitan university in the Midwest USA. Over 50000 students are enrolled at the University of Michigan's three campuses. The students come from 50 states and over 100 foreign countries. with an honorary doctor of humane letters Noun 1. Doctor of Humane Letters - an honorary degree in letters honorary degree, honoris causa - a degree conferred to honor the recipient degree on May 1, 2004. This award is in recognition of Davis' significant contributions to automotive journalism. Davis has been an integral member of and a recognized voice in the automotive industry The automotive industry is the industry involved in the design, development, manufacture, marketing, and sale of motor vehicles. In 2006, more than 69 million motor vehicles, including cars and commercial vehicles were produced worldwide. for more than 50 years, having begun his career as a racing driver racing driver n (BRIT) → corredor(a) m/f de coches racing driver racing n (Brit) → pilote m de course in the 1950's. He served as editor and publisher of Car and Driver magazine before founding AUTOMOBILE MAGAZINE and held executive positions with Road & Track and MOTOR TREND. Davis has proven to have distinctive insights into the automotive scene and an impressive knowledge of its rich history. Revered by luminaries throughout the automotive and publishing industries, Ford Motor Company Chairman William Clay Ford William Clay Ford may refer to
AUTOMOBILE MAGAZINE was created with the goal of making a magazine that would look and feel as important as the cars it covered, while competing with some of the finest magazines of its day. When Davis founded AUTOMOBILE MAGAZINE in 1986, the impact changed the genre of automotive journalism and the face of all automotive publications by raising the standard for the entire enthusiast magazine category. Davis created the first publication where the quality, design, photography and editorial style reflected the lives and values of automotive enthusiasts. "David E. is one of the most influential voices in the automotive industry, and we're proud to have such a prominent and trusted leader as a member of the PRIMEDIA family," said Kelly Conlin, PRIMEDIA President and CEO (1) (Chief Executive Officer) The highest individual in command of an organization. Typically the president of the company, the CEO reports to the Chairman of the Board. . "David E. ushered in a new era for enthusiast publishing, an era marked by editorial excellence and imaginative design; we strive to continue that tradition today and we are fortunate to have David E. as a continuing contributor to the company and to our industry." An accomplished author and critic, Davis was the recipient of the Lifetime Achievement Award by the International Automotive Media Awards in 1998. It is because of David E. Davis, Jr., that AUTOMOBILE MAGAZINE has become a trendsetter trend·set·ter n. One that initiates or popularizes a trend: "The Golden State, ever the trendsetter, reformed its property tax" New York. in the automotive publishing industry. About AUTOMOBILE MAGAZINE AUTOMOBILE MAGAZINE, a PRIMEDIA publication, was founded in 1986 by veteran automotive journalist David E. Davis, Jr., and has a circulation of 550,000 and a total readership of 3,559,000 million. Recipient of more editorial awards than any other major automotive publication, AUTOMOBILE MAGAZINE is designed to appeal to the interests of passionate automotive enthusiasts. Its diverse editorial mix includes behind-the-wheel experiences in the world's most fascinating cars, as well as personalities, travel destinations, automotive art, vintage cars and industry trends. |
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