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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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picture of winner of 2026 Time Dealer of the Year award

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

The Right Gig

Buffeted by trial after trial as a young man, David Wright knew he’d found his life path when he stumbled into auto retail after all other doors slammed shut. The 2026 Time Dealer of the Year shares the lessons he learned along the way.

Man's hand holding gas pump in fuel tank of white car

News•by Hannah Mitchell•May 26, 2026

Pump Price Jump Calculated

ISeeCars.com examined fuel costs for different power trains, finding which ones have experienced the biggest hits since the war in Iran commenced.

News•by Hannah Mitchell•May 19, 2026

Stellantis to Dive Into U.S. Lending

The multinational maker of Chrysler, Dodge, Jeep, Ram and multiple other brands received conditional approvals for a Utah-based industrial bank.

Photo of the rear of a new BMW iX SUV

News•by Hannah Mitchell•May 12, 2026

New-Vehicle Prices Rise

With April sales down, higher prices on in-demand large vehicles helped inflate the overall ATP, though increases were under long-term averages, Cox Automotive reported.

Photo of outdoor electric-vehicle charger

News•by Hannah Mitchell•April 28, 2026

Global Roads Getting More Electric

China easily reigns in the segment, but European countries’ adoption rates are growing. The U.S., probably due to market size, has the second biggest EV fleet.

Photo of Honda emblem

News•by Hannah Mitchell•April 21, 2026

Honda-Sony Venture Dismantled

For nearly four years, the companies had worked toward the launch of the electric-vehicle brand’s first two models, but the shifting EV market scuttled the plans.

Photo of exterior facade of Beardmore Chevrolet store

News•by Hannah Mitchell•April 14, 2026

Founding Family Sells Nebraska Dealerships

Expanding Midwest automotive group picks up three stores as part of the robust transaction activity early this year.

Up-close photo of car battery

News•by Hannah Mitchell•April 13, 2026

Automaker Increases Parts Recycling

Stellantis is adding a third end-of-life vehicle dismantling facility to feed its growing reuse business sparked in large part by autos’ growing lifespans.

Photo of white 2026 Ford Bronco on a sandy beach

News•by Hannah Mitchell•April 10, 2026

March New-Vehicle Sales Don’t Reflect War

Cox Automotive data shows Americans doubled down on big-is-better despite price increases. Slightly higher incentives helped fuel the demand.

Blurred photo of red car moving down a road

News•by Hannah Mitchell•March 31, 2026

Automakers Have More Tricks Up Their Sleeves

JD Power analysts see auto retail faring this year’s storms well through various means, though it acknowledges conditions are challenging to accurately predict.