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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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Photo of man holding a car key

News•by Hannah Mitchell•June 17, 2026

New Cars a Tad More Affordable

May averages show that combined circumstances gave auto consumers slightly better buying power for the month, though average prices were up year-over-year.

Teal antique car driving on road.

Articles•by Hannah Mitchell•June 15, 2026

Car Characters on the World Stage

The vehicle often holds an outsize place in a culture. A photography book’s dozens of examples are a collection of interpretations and extensions that reveal its moldability.

Dodge emblem on orange vehicle

News•by Hannah Mitchell•June 15, 2026

New Vehicles Down for Most Brands

Healthy May sales cut into inventory as automakers kept a tight reign on supply, though some brands ended the month with excess units on the ground.

Photo of the back of an electric Mercedes

News•by Hannah Mitchell•June 10, 2026

Auto Prices Ride May Moderation

Flat ATPs and asking prices clocked in below long-term averages for the month, though some segments saw significant price gains, reported Cox Automotive.

Photo of a white toy car next to piles of coins

News•by Hannah Mitchell•June 8, 2026

First-Quarter Sees Long Auto Loan Growth

Experian data show more consumers are tapping the method, along with refinancings, to afford buying. Meanwhile, subprime borrowers are getting more access.

Photo of woman typing on a laptop as she sits on a couch

News•by Hannah Mitchell•May 29, 2026

Auto Consumer Anxiety Presents Opportunity

A survey of U.S. drivers found the majority are concerned about finances and the economy, but those fears make many ready to buy vehicle-protection products.

Gray-scale photo of a line of Mini cars in a dealership parking lot

News•by Hannah Mitchell•May 27, 2026

Auto Dealers Feel Better But Not Great

A second-quarter Cox Automotive poll of franchised retailers and independents found better views of the current market after a good spring but anticipation of third-quarter storminess.

Photo of a three-seat vehicle back seat

News•by Hannah Mitchell•May 22, 2026

F&I Reaches for the Sky

The increasingly important profit center continued making gains in the first quarter, according to StoneEagle data, ancillary products proving more popular as consumers hold onto their buys longer.

Couple talking with auto salesman next to new car inside dealership

News•by Hannah Mitchell•May 20, 2026

April Less Affordable

Based on prices, reduced incentives and slower household income growth, consumers found it more challenging to buy new last month, Cox Automotive reported.

Orange BMW with windshield wipers sticking up.

News•by Hannah Mitchell•May 18, 2026

Inventory of New Units Stable

Auto brands spent April clearing out most of their 2025 supply with incentives while holding firm on 2026 prices, striking a balance to meet demand and protect their bottom lines.