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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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Two men and one woman standing in front of blue walled Chevrolet dealership entrance.

News•by Hannah Mitchell•October 27, 2026

Badger State Dealership Gets New Owner

The longtime southern Wisconsin store moved from one area auto group to another, keeping the business in Dairyland.

Fan of $100 bills atop a white envelope

News•by Hannah Mitchell•October 13, 2026

Lenders, Consumers Take on More Auto Loan Risk

September records loosened credit access the most in over a decade as buyers took advantage of the conditions to afford trading, though loan applications fell.

Dodge ram emblem on orange vehicle exterior

News•by Hannah Mitchell•October 6, 2026

Gem State Stores Change Hands

A larger auto group founded in the industry’s early years sold two franchises to a neighbor group that's on a growth spurt.

Diesel engine on a production line in a factory

News•by Hannah Mitchell•September 29, 2026

U.S. Auto Sales Still Below Prepandemic Levels

Mobility Global industry observers don’t expect the market to return to the higher volumes that became routine before Covid but to stay well below its potential.

Photo of the back of a Mercedes electric SUV

News•by Hannah Mitchell•September 22, 2026

EVs Excel at Longevity

Research finds that after a certain mileage point, they outlast gas and diesel vehicles despite being driven more.

White BMW SUV driving on road.

News•by Hannah Mitchell•September 15, 2026

Achromatic Autos

The shades that dominate the U.S. car market don’t call attention to themselves, though grayscale may have plateaued after a 30-year upswing, research shows.

Two businessmen shaking hands in front of a vehicle

News•by Hannah Mitchell•September 8, 2026

First-Half Dealership Deals Up

Buy-sell activity shows that acquirers are looking for value and scale as many retailers seek to leave an increasingly competitive and complex market, Kerrigan Advisors reports.

Kia Niro SUV in gold color parked outdoors

News•by Hannah Mitchell•September 1, 2026

Kia Closes Out Summer With a Bang

Its U.S. subsidiary broke multiple records in August, in part due to a surge of demand for hybrids models.

Three men standing in front of two classic cars handing off gift.

News•by Hannah Mitchell•August 25, 2026

Texas Dealership No Longer in the Family

The Ford store, a longtime cornerstone of the Houston market, is now part of one of the fastest-growing U.S. auto groups.

Red Honda Civic hybrid sedan on two lane road with green hills in background

News•by Hannah Mitchell•August 21, 2026

August Auto Sales a Mixed Bag

An early forecast shows strong business despite consumer hurdles, and hybrids are a big piece of their affordability coping strategy.