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Hannah Mitchell

Executive Editor

Hannah Mitchell is executive editor of Bobit's Dealer Group, which includes Auto Dealer Today, F&I and Showroom, Agent Entrepreneur, and Providers & Administrators publications.

A former daily newspaper journalist, she honed her craft covering politics, business, and more for publications that included the Charlotte Observer and the Orange County (Calif.) Business Journal. She holds a master’s degree in journalism from Columbia University, and her first car was a hand-me-down Chevrolet Nova.

Learn more about Mitchell in this video below!

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Man gripping vehicle steering wheel on a drive

News•by Hannah Mitchell•September 3, 2026

Another Death Tied to Imported Air Bags

The Texas traffic fatality is the 11th federal regulators have connected to defective inflators imported from China. They urge that a certain population of used vehicles be inspected.

Photo of two men and one woman on a discussion panel

Digital Cover Features•by Hannah Mitchell•September 1, 2026

Agent Acumen

An Agent Summit panel of people who’ve been supporting auto dealers for years gave both timely and timeless advice for those starting out or mulling the prospect.

Photo of financial documents with a magnifying glass, calculator and pen on top

Articles•by Hannah Mitchell•August 31, 2026

Be a Compliance Hero

Agents can steer their dealer clients toward proper advertising practices, including regular audits, to help keep them on the straight and narrow in a period of elevated regulation.

Alert on stranded vehicle displayed on dashboard screen

News•by Hannah Mitchell•August 27, 2026

Roadside Warnings Debut

Mazda works with AAA and a technology company to alert passersby to stranded vehicles from its lineup, for both parties’ safety.

Videos•by Hannah Mitchell•August 26, 2026

AI As Trainer?

This month, Agent Entrepreneur Editor Hannah Mitchell shares an artificial-intelligence development that could upend traditional dealership training.

Mitsubishi shadow line-up

News•by Hannah Mitchell•August 25, 2026

Mitsubishi Unveils U.S. Plan

The automaker announced a strategy that includes an expanded lineup and dealership presence, along with more ‘rugged’ and electric models.

Mechanic holding a vehicle diagnostic device while standing above an open car hood

News•by Hannah Mitchell•August 24, 2026

Recalled Vehicles Hit 5-Year High

Though the number of events has fallen so far this year, impacted units are up significantly. Meanwhile, regulators consider consumer notification changes.

Photo of a woman's hand gripping a steering wheel with the dashboard display in the background

News•by Hannah Mitchell•August 20, 2026

A Lingering Auto Tech Divide

Automakers still struggle to hit consumers’ sweet spot, hanging onto the despised touchscreen and adding other complex systems while simple, effective details hit the mark.

Cars from the rear on a Shanghai freeway

News•by Hannah Mitchell•August 19, 2026

China as Pacesetter

Automotive leaders huddled on where North America stands in the global picture and how it can strengthen its position against the Asian juggernaut’s surging industry.

Joel Kansanback standing on green backlit stage at Agent Summit

Articles•by Hannah Mitchell•August 18, 2026

Get Ahead of the Change

A strong culture, among other things, will be a key differentiator for auto dealerships as the market speeds ahead to new heights, says industry veteran Joel Kansanback.