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CONSOLIDATED CONDENSED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS (Parenthetical) (USD $) In Millions, unless otherwise specified	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2014	Sep. 30, 2013
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS
Dealership acquisitions net, repayment of sellers' floor plan notes payable	$ 23.0	$ 1.0

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