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Inventories (Details) (USD $) In Millions, unless otherwise specified | Jun. 30, 2014 | Dec. 31, 2013
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Inventories Net |  |
New vehicles | $ 1,738.0 | $ 1,709.4
Used vehicles | 643.4 | 589.2
Commercial vehicles | 99.1 | 98.9
Parts, accessories and other | 135.4 | 120.8
Total inventories | $ 2,615.9 | $ 2,518.3

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