Kody Holdings sells 12-store Southern Maryland portfolio to Brandon Steven Motors

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.

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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)