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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 a woman smiling for photo while center man holds award

Articles•by Hannah Mitchell•July 24, 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. The 2026 Time Dealer of the Year shares the lessons he learned along the way.

White meeting room in car dealership with rims displayed on wall and projected screen

News•by Hannah Mitchell•July 22, 2026

My Mercedes in the U.S.

The German brand debuted its studio dealership concept for the first time in the states in Los Angeles, tapping Americans’ penchant for creative distinctions.

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.

Two men in suit jackets shaking hands in front of a new-looking white vehicle

News•by Hannah Mitchell•July 15, 2026

Auto Credit Plentiful

June numbers show lenders are readily granting access, including to risky borrowers, as consumers leverage themselves to take on high prices.

Aerial shot of a car dealership

News•by Hannah Mitchell•July 13, 2026

OEM Poll Sees Industry Evolution

Kerrigan Advisors’ survey of automakers finds that tariffs, technology, network tightening and other factors are poised to reshape auto retail.

Photo of a humanoid robot's chest, shoulders and head

News•by Hannah Mitchell•July 9, 2026

Another Carmaker Embraces Robots

Mitsubishi and a Japan-based startup plan to make humanoids at a home-country factory to use in auto manufacturing and to sell to others.

Woman's hands holding an wallet empty of cash

News•by Hannah Mitchell•July 1, 2026

Automotive Consumers Sink Further in Debt

Most financing metrics hit records in the second quarter as more buyers locked themselves into long terms and high monthly payments.

Phot of a dark Kia vehicle interior with steering part of steering wheel and dashboard

News•by Hannah Mitchell•June 29, 2026

Focus on Vehicle Cabins

The market for interior materials will grow in coming years as automakers look to meet consumer demand while staying competitive with changeups to sourcing and included features.

Console on roof of car.

News•by Hannah Mitchell•June 24, 2026

Automakers Develop Car Sanitizer

Hyundai and Kia say the particular ultraviolet light used in the technology has been demonstrated to kill the vast majority of a potentially harmful bacterium inside a vehicle.

Photo of multiple new SUVs on a car dealership lot

News•by Hannah Mitchell•June 22, 2026

State Follows Federal Warning on Auto Ads

The Massachusetts attorney general cautioned the state’s automotive dealers to be upfront with the consuming public about their vehicle prices or risk punishment.