DENVER (March 19, 2026) – Holland & Knight represented Open Road Capital, in partnership with Keeler Motor Car Company, on the acquisition of three dealerships owned by New Country Motor Car Group. The transaction closed on February 9.
The dealerships include Lexus of Westport and Toyota of Westport in Fairfield County, Connecticut, and Audi Hawthorne in Westchester County, New York.
Headquartered in Fairfax, Virginia, Open Road Capital is a leading investment firm specializing in the automotive sector, committed to growth through strategic acquisitions and partnerships. Its portfolio includes a diverse range of automotive dealerships and luxury car boutiques.
Holland & Knight Partners Stephen Dietrich and Kyle Gaughan (M&A) led the Firm's representation of Open Road Capital. They were assisted by Associates Alec Choury and Andi Howell (M&A); Partner John Dierking and Senior Counsel Ryan Kocse (Antitrust); Partner Briana Stolley and Associates Madison Jaros and Maria Cortes (Real Estate); and Associate Taylor Monnig (Finance).
Holland & Knight has previously advised Open Road Capital on several significant acquisitions, including the 2024 acquisition of a majority stake in Keeler Motor Car Company, an Albany, New York-based automotive dealer offering Mercedez-Benz, BMW, MINI and Honda franchises.
Recently recognized as the Private Equity Law Firm of the Year by the Global M&A Network and M&A Law Firm of the Year by M&A Advisor, Holland & Knight regularly ranks among the leading M&A and private equity law firms in reputable, benchmarking league tables published by Bloomberg, LSEG, Mergermarket, PitchBook and The Deal. Through the HK Deal Flow℠ program, Holland & Knight facilitates deal leads for clients and prospective clients by matching acquisition or capital raising opportunities with buyers and investors.