AE Magazine

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!

Photo of a retriever dog looking out of an open SUV window with a yellow Peugeot headrest on the top of the window below it

News•by Hannah Mitchell•July 16, 2026

Gone to the Dogs

A Stellantis brand decided to have some fun with one of its SUVs’ design to address growing emphasis on family pets.

Three men and one woman sitting on a green backlit stage talking

Articles•by Hannah Mitchell•July 13, 2026

That Bot Can Do a Lot

Artificial intelligence was all the buzz at the 2026 Agent Summit. A panel of tech specialists broke through the noise to give agents guidance on steering dealer clients.

News•by Hannah Mitchell•July 13, 2026

OEM Poll Sees Industry Evolution

Kerrigan Advisors’ survey of automakers finds that tariffs, technology, network tightening and other factors are poised to reshape auto retail.

Foreign Cars Italia dealership store in front of sunset

News•by Hannah Mitchell•July 2, 2026

Luxe N.C. Dealerships Change Hands

A collection of Italian and English brand franchises were handed off to the owner’s friend in the business and include the Carolinas’ only Ferrari retail stores.

Photo of man working under the hood of a car with a tool

Articles•by Hannah Mitchell•July 2, 2026

Cyber F&I

Your dealer clients could only benefit from showcasing products on their websites along with vehicle inventory. Modern consumers expect to be informed and are more likely to buy products when they are.

Woman's hands holding an wallet empty of cash

News•by Hannah Mitchell•July 1, 2026

Automotive Consumers Sink Further in Debt

Most financing metrics hit records in the second quarter as more buyers locked themselves into long terms and high monthly payments.

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

Agent Advocate

Rob Mancuso, who comes from a long line of auto dealers, values general agents’ place in the industry and makes a case for them taking an even bigger seat at the table.

Closeup photo of a new white car on a road from the driver's side

News•by Hannah Mitchell•June 26, 2026

June Automotive Boon?

A forecast for this month’s new-vehicle sales tells a familiar 2026 story: Year-over-year comparisons must be made in light of last year’s aberrations.

Photo of a touchscreen on a car's dashboard

News•by Hannah Mitchell•June 25, 2026

Driving Under Distraction

Though consumers gave higher marks to new vehicles in JD Power’s most recent initial-quality poll, high-tech interference worsened, pointing to craving for simplicity.

Photo of multiple new SUVs on a car dealership lot

News•by Hannah Mitchell•June 22, 2026

State Follows Federal Warning on Auto Ads

The Massachusetts attorney general cautioned the state’s automotive dealers to be upfront with the consuming public about their vehicle prices or risk punishment.

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