Subsequent events (Details) (Subsequent event, USD $) In Thousands, except Share data, unless otherwise specified	0 Months Ended
Jan. 09, 2015	Feb. 16, 2015
Bitauto Holdings Limited
Subsequent events
Share Subscription Agreement Number Of Shares Holding	15,689,443
Cash paid for subscription shares	$ 400,000
Term of resources given in exchange of subscription shares	5 years
Shares issued on a fully diluted basis (as a percent)	25.00%
Yixin Capital
Subsequent events
Investment in newly issued series A preferred shares		$ 100,000
Shares issued on a fully diluted basis (as a percent)		17.70%

Represents the representative percentage of shares issued on a fully diluted basis under treasury method upon the closing of the Transaction.

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Amount paid in exchange of subscription share holding in the entity for share subscription agreement.

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Represents the amount of investment made in preferred shares.

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Number of shares holding as per the share subscription agreement.

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Term of exclusive access to the new and used car channels on the Company's e-commerce websites and mobile apps as well as additional support.

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