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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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Smiling woman in suit jacket with Under the Hood video series emblem on the left
Videos•by Hannah Mitchell•October 8, 2026

To Include Products in the First Pencil or Not

In this month's Under the Hood, Editor Hannah Mitchell examines a question many auto dealers have been asking since Federal Trade Commission enforcement intensified this year.

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Rows of cars parked in exterior lot
News•by Hannah Mitchell•October 8, 2026

War Toll a Damper on Used Auto Prices

Cox Automotive found wholesale depreciation to be elevated in September amid high fuel prices and this year's unusual hurricane season.

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Ford F-150 truck rounding a curve
News•by Hannah Mitchell•October 1, 2026

California Store Has New Owner

The longtime dealership in the northern part of the state is known for robust fleet sales and has served the state capital for 115 years.

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News•by Hannah Mitchell•September 24, 2026

Eight Added to Automotive Hall of Fame

The newest class of the Michigan-based organization’s honorees hail from different corners of the industry and include a visionary Toyota executive.

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Closeup of car mapping screen
News•by Hannah Mitchell•September 10, 2026

Computer Headaches on the Road

Consumers keep complaining about new cars’ infotainment tech, but are automakers listening? A recent survey shows regression except for mapping and speakers.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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“Under the Hood” graphic with Hannah Mitchell’s headshot.
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.

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