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Fort Pierce Today
By the People, for the People
Fort Pierce Car Dealership Expands with New 9.63-Acre Property
Bev Smith Kia plans major expansion, more than doubling its current footprint on US 1.
Apr. 1, 2026 at 9:04am
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A well-established Fort Pierce car dealership, Bev Smith Kia, is undergoing a significant expansion project, clearing 9.63 acres of land across the street from its current location on US 1. The new property will feature a 40,791-square-foot building and 487 parking spaces, split between customer, employee, and inventory lots, as well as stormwater management ponds.
Why it matters
The expansion of Bev Smith Kia is a sign of growth and investment in the Fort Pierce automotive market, as the dealership looks to increase its footprint and inventory to better serve customers in the region. The project also highlights the ongoing development and infrastructure improvements happening along the US 1 corridor in the city.
The details
According to a site plan obtained by TCPalm, the new Bev Smith Kia property will feature a 40,791-square-foot building and a total of 487 parking spaces, including areas for customer, employee, and car inventory parking. The plan also includes the construction of a 49,341-square-foot wet pond and a 36,317-square-foot dry pond for stormwater management. The expansion project was unanimously approved by the Fort Pierce City Commission in November 2025.
- Construction on the new Bev Smith Kia property began in early 2026.
- The Fort Pierce City Commission approved the site plan for the expansion project on November 3, 2025.
The players
Bev Smith Kia
A car dealership in Fort Pierce, Florida that is undergoing a major expansion project to more than double its current footprint on US 1.
Bev Smith Automotive Group
The parent company of Bev Smith Kia, which traces its roots back to a Ford dealership started by Bev Smith in Michigan in 1946. The company now operates multiple dealerships across Florida, including in Fort Pierce and Stuart.
Nick Smith
The son of Bev Smith, who purchased a Toyota dealership in Fort Pierce in 1992 and is a partner in the Bev Smith Kia dealerships.
Frank Gonzalez
A partner with Nick Smith in the Bev Smith Kia dealerships in Fort Pierce and Stuart.
Fort Pierce City Commission
The local government body that unanimously approved the site plan for the Bev Smith Kia expansion project in November 2025.
What’s next
The city of Fort Pierce and Bev Smith Kia have not provided a timeline for when the expansion project is expected to be completed.
The takeaway
The expansion of Bev Smith Kia in Fort Pierce is a sign of the continued growth and investment in the local automotive industry, as the dealership looks to increase its footprint and better serve customers in the region. The project also highlights the ongoing development and infrastructure improvements happening along the US 1 corridor in the city.
