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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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Dodge emblem on orange vehicle

News•by Hannah Mitchell•June 15, 2026

New Vehicles Down for Most Brands

Healthy May sales cut into inventory as automakers kept a tight reign on supply, though some brands ended the month with excess units on the ground.

Photo of paper money bills, a calculator, notepad and pen

News•by Hannah Mitchell•June 11, 2026

Car Loans More Plentiful

May access opens up, as risk segments figured largely in the increased availability, Cox Automotive reported.

Photo of the back of an electric Mercedes

News•by Hannah Mitchell•June 10, 2026

Auto Prices Ride May Moderation

Flat ATPs and asking prices clocked in below long-term averages for the month, though some segments saw significant price gains, reported Cox Automotive.

Photo of a white toy car next to piles of coins

News•by Hannah Mitchell•June 8, 2026

First-Quarter Sees Long Auto Loan Growth

Experian data show more consumers are tapping the method, along with refinancings, to afford buying. Meanwhile, subprime borrowers are getting more access.

Photo of woman typing on a laptop as she sits on a couch

News•by Hannah Mitchell•May 29, 2026

Auto Consumer Anxiety Presents Opportunity

A survey of U.S. drivers found the majority are concerned about finances and the economy, but those fears make many ready to buy vehicle-protection products.

Group photo of men outside storefront.

News•by Hannah Mitchell•May 28, 2026

Pennsylvania Dealership Under New Retailers

The sale of the Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram store puts a family auto group on a leaner path as first-time dealers take the helm.

Gray-scale photo of a line of Mini cars in a dealership parking lot

News•by Hannah Mitchell•May 27, 2026

Auto Dealers Feel Better But Not Great

A second-quarter Cox Automotive poll of franchised retailers and independents found better views of the current market after a good spring but anticipation of third-quarter storminess.

Closeup photo of the front of a white car

News•by Hannah Mitchell•May 21, 2026

New-Vehicle Sales Picture Relative

A May forecast is complicated by last spring’s trade tariff effects on auto retail. Despite continued hard realities, many consumers took advantage of ways to bite the bullet.

Couple talking with auto salesman next to new car inside dealership

News•by Hannah Mitchell•May 20, 2026

April Less Affordable

Based on prices, reduced incentives and slower household income growth, consumers found it more challenging to buy new last month, Cox Automotive reported.

Orange BMW with windshield wipers sticking up.

News•by Hannah Mitchell•May 18, 2026

Inventory of New Units Stable

Auto brands spent April clearing out most of their 2025 supply with incentives while holding firm on 2026 prices, striking a balance to meet demand and protect their bottom lines.