Wichita, Kansas-based Brandon Steven Motors has acquired a 12-dealership portfolio in Southern Maryland from Kody Holdings, marking the group’s first entry into the East Coast market. The stores span Upper Marlboro, Waldorf, Prince Frederick, La Plata, Lexington Park and Leonardtown, and represent a mix of Toyota, Honda, Ford, Lincoln, Chevrolet, Cadillac, Buick, GMC, Chrysler, Dodge, Jeep and Ram franchises. Existing dealership names and leadership teams remain in place, but plans are in place to rebrand under the SOMD Auto subgroup banner. The acquisition pushes Brandon Steven Motors past 30 rooftops nationwide.
Deal Details:
Seller: Kody Holdings
Buyer: Brandon Steven Motors
Transaction Date: April 15, 2026
Dealerships:
- Waldorf Ford
- Waldorf Toyota
- Waldorf Honda
- Waldorf Chevrolet Cadillac
- Waldorf Ford of La Plata
- Leonardtown Ford
- Upper Marlboro Ford
- Prince Frederick Ford
- Prince Frederick Chrysler Jeep Dodge Ram
- Lexington Park Chevrolet Buick GMC
- Lexington Park Ford Lincoln
- Lexington Park Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram
All 12 stores will operate under the SOMD Auto subgroup banner within Brandon Steven Motors.
Advisor/Facilitator: CBRE Auto Dealership Capital Markets — James Mitchell, Erin Rice and Artin Sepanian (sell-side advisor)
