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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 Mercedes key fobs on a key chain

News•by Hannah Mitchell•October 26, 2026

October Auto Sales Fall With the Leaves

A forecast anticipates retail deliveries are down this month as consumers continue to face cost challenges, though more are tapping long loans in order to buy.

$5 bill poking out of blue jeans pocket

News•by Hannah Mitchell•October 14, 2026

Interest Rates Further Squeeze Auto Consumers

Last month’s hike and a potential second increase this month add to a growing list of inflation woes that could continue to dent overall car sales.

White Ford truck pulling a boat on a trailer.

News•by Hannah Mitchell•October 7, 2026

Auto Nameplate Loyalty Holds in Tough Times

Consumers have been faithful to brands despite financial pressures, and JD Power says that’s because automakers have made some wise moves.

Person at laptop with green-colored code on the screen

News•by Hannah Mitchell•October 5, 2026

Simple But Effective Hacking Surges

Data from the past year at U.S. auto dealerships finds that email and identity phishing are growing threat sources that can dispense with malware by exploiting trust.

Door handle in interior of new-looking vehicle

News•by Hannah Mitchell•October 1, 2026

Year-to-Date Auto Sales Holding Their Own

A forecast through August shows that automakers have shifted strategies to keep deliveries and revenues up despite tariffs and other economic challenges.

Interior of BMW ix3 electric SUV with hilly landscape seen through windshield

News•by Hannah Mitchell•September 28, 2026

Slow to Robo

Ten years of polling consumers shows autonomous vehicles’ profiles have risen considerably, but even more people now want at least some level of control if they go that route.

'for sale' written on a building window

News•by Hannah Mitchell•September 23, 2026

Dealership Buy-Sells Keep Going Up

First-half transactions reflect continued high appetite for acquisitions despite falling profits, the most sought-after franchises bringing record prices.

Insurance contract signature page with black inkpen on top

Articles•by Hannah Mitchell•September 22, 2026

Gitty Up on GAP

The foundational finance-and-insurance product hasn’t kept up with the latest conditions for auto dealers. Is the time ripe?

Closeup photo of an orange car battery

News•by Hannah Mitchell•September 21, 2026

Rare Earths Independence

Automakers seek alternatives to sourcing battery raw materials in volatile markets roiled by trade wars and disrupted supply chains.

Open hood of a Volkswagen vehicle with a mechanic's rag draped over the front

Articles•by Hannah Mitchell•September 18, 2026

Fix Up Your Fixed Ops

The department may hold untapped potential for your dealership. There are ways to unearth it and turn it around for more profits.