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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!

Photo of Toyota car parked in front of a Toyota dealership
Newsby Hannah MitchellMarch 23, 2026

2025 Dealership Buy-Sells a Record

The Kerrigan Index shows that despite a chaotic year of musical trade tariffs, high vehicle prices and more roadblocks, acquirers still flush with pandemic-era cash accelerated the consolidation pace.

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Photo of Hyundai Elantra being driven on a road
Newsby Hannah MitchellMarch 18, 2026

Fewer Cars Disappeared Last Year

Reported thefts fell to their lowest level in decades, though the risk is still quite real, especially in large metro areas. Meanwhile, Hyundai and Kia nabbings, though still high, slowed.

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Photo of line of new cars on a lot
Newsby Hannah MitchellMarch 16, 2026

FTC Targets Auto Dealers Over ‘Deceptive Pricing’

The agency sent warning letters to dozens of auto groups about what it described as illegal practices and urged them to ensure their pricing policies enable transparency with consumers.

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Newsby Hannah MitchellMarch 11, 2026

At-Risk Auto Borrowers Drive Looser Credit Access

Cox Automotive’s index shows the subprime segment, long loan terms, negative-equity borrowers and down payment amounts all grew in February despite ever-higher vehicle prices.

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Newsby Hannah MitchellMarch 10, 2026

Ford Engineers Tinker With EV Cost, Range

The automaker says its California skunk works is already finding efficiencies to lighten traditionally heavy electric vehicles for lower cost, plus extended range.

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Photo of Chevrolet Bolt on a beach
Newsby Hannah MitchellMarch 9, 2026

Economical Electric

GM says it sells the cheapest electric vehicle in the U.S. market. It explains how it made improvements to the entry-level EV while keeping its price down.

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Newsby Hannah MitchellMarch 4, 2026

Georgia Dealership Sold

A Tennessee-based automotive group with deep industry history picked up the well-established Honda store, rebranding it.

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Videosby Hannah MitchellMarch 2, 2026

Meet the Editor: Hannah Mitchell

A longtime newspaper journalist, Bobit Dealer Group's editor was raised on news back in the South. Now she brings that news-hound ethic to our four auto retail magazines.

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Newsby Hannah MitchellMarch 2, 2026

Auto Brands Hold the Line on Retention

A flat national rate despite inflation and other financial challenges shows industry loyalty stability, annual Reynolds and Reynolds research finds.

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Expect Yes in the F&I Office

It may be human nature to back off when a customer seems to say no to a product or service. But experts say F&I managers should operate as though the answer will be the opposite.

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