Meet Steve Brown: The Experience Behind Land Rover Cerritos

October 2nd, 2026 by

Where It All Began

My career in the automotive industry began here in Southern California, where I owned Heritage Automotive Group, including Lincoln, Mercury, and Mazda dealerships in Tustin and Huntington Beach. I later joined Pendragon Automotive, a UK-based automotive group with dealerships throughout Southern California, including Santa Monica, West Hollywood, Mission Viejo, and Newport Beach.

Building a Career in Jaguar Land Rover

I started with Pendragon as General Manager of the Mission Viejo Jaguar Land Rover dealership before spending the next 10 years as General Manager in Newport Beach. During that time, our dealership became:
  • The #1 Certified Pre-Owned Jaguar Land Rover dealer in the United States
  • The #1 Range Rover dealer in the nation
From there, I had the opportunity to lead the newly built Jaguar Land Rover Los Angeles location at 4th & La Brea in Mid-Wilshire, where our team also achieved the #1 position in the nation.

What Nearly 20 Years in This Business Has Taught Me

After nearly 20 years in the automotive industry, what I value most is the experience we create for our customers. The awards and accomplishments are something I am incredibly proud of, but they have always been the result of building strong teams, earning our customers’ trust, and creating relationships that extend well beyond the initial purchase.

Why Land Rover Cerritos

Today, I am proud to bring that experience to Land Rover Cerritos at Cerritos Auto Square. Having spent my career working with customers and dealerships across Los Angeles and Orange County, Cerritos feels like a natural place to begin this next chapter.
Our focus is simple: build a team that genuinely takes care of people and create an experience worthy of the Range Rover, Defender, and Discovery brands. Whether someone has been part of the Land Rover family for years or is discovering the brand for the first time, we want Land Rover Cerritos to be a place they feel confident returning to.

Serving Los Angeles and Orange County

Being in Cerritos also puts us in a unique position between Los Angeles and Orange County, with convenient access from several of Southern California’s major freeways. It allows us to serve a community that extends well beyond Cerritos while still delivering the personal experience of a local dealership.
I’m excited about what we’re building here and look forward to welcoming customers from throughout Southern California to Land Rover Cerritos.
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