F&I Showroom Magazine

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!

Three people's hands on desk as one signs a document

News•by Hannah Mitchell•March 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.

Ford pickup truck grill with company insignia

News•by Hannah Mitchell•March 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.

News•by Hannah Mitchell•March 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.

News•by Hannah Mitchell•March 4, 2026

Georgia Dealership Sold

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

Videos•by Hannah Mitchell•March 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.

News•by Hannah Mitchell•March 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.

Image of two human hands, one holding the word yes, the other the word no

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

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.

News•by Hannah Mitchell•February 25, 2026

Chinese Cars Anyone?

More Americans are open to made-in-China than one might think, especially the youngest, though general awareness here of its growing brands is limited.

News•by Hannah Mitchell•February 23, 2026

Some Auto Brands Cheaper to Insure

A new top 10 list ranks the least expensive for average full insurance coverage on a clean driving record and high driver credit scores.

News•by Hannah Mitchell•February 18, 2026

EVs Bring Most Satisfaction to Date

Study finds that adopters are true believers and that their satisfaction with the vehicles is growing, including for public charger experience, despite pullback of federal incentives.

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