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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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The outside of a Jack Kain car dealership
News•by Hannah Mitchell•October 9, 2026

Kentucky Store Leaves Family

An auto group stretched across three states picked up the Lexington-area Ford fixture as its second store for the brand in the state.

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Mechanic holding digital device over an open vehicle engine
News•by Hannah Mitchell•October 2, 2026

More Cars Recalled in First Half

The six months that kicked off the year saw an extended surge of the number of vehicles recalled, electrical issues leading the way again.

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Gray Toyota SUV parked outside of glass paned building
News•by Hannah Mitchell•September 25, 2026

Savings Seekers Boost U.S. Automakers’ Rivals

As consumers here look for ways to curb inflation’s affect on their budgets, brands offering plenty of alternative powertrains are closing in on home-grown OEMs.

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Month to month cyberattack trend graph.
News•by Hannah Mitchell•September 18, 2026

Dealerships More Frequent Cybercrook Targets

Analysis of the past year’s activity shows attacks on stores’ networks have surged dramatically as criminals leverage AI’s tools for volume and seeming legitimacy.

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RAV4 emblem on red car.
Articles•by Hannah Mitchell•September 17, 2026

Tariff Tiff Examined

Some auto industry leaders are taking a relaxed view of the U.S.-Canada trade war while others worry that a dramatically adjusted playing field could mean too much collateral damage.

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Blue Toyota Prius parked next to body of water with city skyline in background
News•by Hannah Mitchell•September 10, 2026

August Auto Angst

The hot month brought hot-to-the-touch vehicle prices in the U.S. as consumers dived for more affordable models but found higher price tags to go with them.

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Facade of Chevrolet dealership sold in two-store transaction
News•by Hannah Mitchell•September 8, 2026

Arizona Stores in New Hands

The two franchises bring continued growth for a homegrown automotive group in its third generation of family ownership.

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Businessman in a suit speaking on stage at an event with '2026 CEO Investor Day' displayed in background
News•by Hannah Mitchell•August 28, 2026

Hyundai Feeling Electric

As the automaker looks to the balance of the decade, it plans to significantly boost its electrified powertrain lineup, including more hybrids and its first extended-range EVs.

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Red Honda Civic hybrid sedan on two lane road with green hills in background
News•by Hannah Mitchell•August 21, 2026

August Auto Sales a Mixed Bag

An early forecast shows strong business despite consumer hurdles, and hybrids are a big piece of their affordability coping strategy.

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Six men standing in front of a Ford dealership.
News•by Hannah Mitchell•August 14, 2026

Longtime Ford Store Changes Hands

The Virginia dealership joins a small area automotive group in a one-dealership transaction, moving from one family franchisee to another.

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