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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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A rear view of a red Hyundai Elantra

News•by Hannah Mitchell•August 17, 2026

Used Lots Getting the Business

Many consumers are seeking out the units to save money, and the demand – higher in July than normal – is keeping supply limited and prices up.

Orange BMW car on empty road.

News•by Hannah Mitchell•August 14, 2026

BMW Concept Car Makes Fuel to Burn

The prototype developed in concert with a South Carolina university engineering team generates more solar energy than it uses in a typical daily commute.

A fan of $100 bills sitting on a white envelope

News•by Hannah Mitchell•August 12, 2026

July Was Hot for Auto Borrowers

Credit proved readily available for many, but most loans left buyers in negative territory, Cox Automotive said.

Photo of wildfire smoke against a horizon with several white emergency vehicles parked at the end of a road

News•by Hannah Mitchell•August 6, 2026

Wildfires Present Auto-Care Opportunity

Protection products provider points out the damage the destructive events can wreak on vehicles, even over long distances.

Photo of woman counting cash with a calculator sitting on a desk in front of her

News•by Hannah Mitchell•July 30, 2026

Consumers Mixed on Economy, Finances

A July survey shows spotty sentiment of current and future conditions, in addition to demographic differences as overall opinion of present circumstances kept sliding.

Photo of blue Toyota Prius parked next to a body of water with a city skyline behind it

News•by Hannah Mitchell•July 24, 2026

July Auto Sales Simmer

Deliveries were up modestly from a year ago despite still-high prices as OEMs offered more incentives and loan rates eased somewhat.

Photo of MINI nameplate on the hood of a white MINI Cooper

News•by Hannah Mitchell•July 23, 2026

Autos More Appealing

Consumers gave new cars better scores again this year for design, performance and more as mass-market brands kept gaining on premium lineups, JD Power found in an annual poll.

Photo of parked cars of various types for sale on a lot

News•by Hannah Mitchell•July 20, 2026

Used Sales Hit Summer Drag

The vacation season, combined with high prices, has dented deliveries and added to inventories, though supply is still slim enough to keep listings elevated.

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.