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Organization and Summary of Significant Accounting Policies (Details) (USD $) In Millions, unless otherwise specified | 3 Months Ended | 4 Months Ended | 12 Months Ended | 1 Months Ended | 4 Months Ended | 12 Months Ended
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Dec. 31, 2013 item | Sep. 30, 2013 | Jun. 30, 2013 | Mar. 31, 2013 | Dec. 31, 2012 | Sep. 30, 2012 | Jun. 30, 2012 | Mar. 31, 2012 | Dec. 31, 2013 item | Dec. 31, 2013 item | Dec. 31, 2012 | Dec. 31, 2011 | Aug. 31, 2013 Penske Commercial Vehicles item | Dec. 31, 2013 Penske Commercial Vehicles | Dec. 31, 2013 Hertz car rental franchise item | Dec. 31, 2013 Penske Truck Leasing Co., L.P. | Dec. 31, 2013 BMW/MINI | Dec. 31, 2013 Audi/Volkswagen/Porsche/Bentley | Dec. 31, 2013 Toyota/Lexus item | Dec. 31, 2013 Honda/Acura | Dec. 31, 2013 Mercedes-Benz/Sprinter/smart | Dec. 31, 2013 Chrysler/Jeep/Dodge item
Organization and Summary of Significant Accounting Policies |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |
Total revenues | $ 3,824.9 | $ 3,759.1 | $ 3,630.6 | $ 3,349.3 | $ 3,322.6 | $ 3,279.2 | $ 3,249.6 | $ 3,105.9 |  | $ 14,563.9 | $ 12,957.3 | $ 10,926.4 |  | $ 152.5 | $ 52.6 |  |  |  |  |  |  |
Total number of owned and operated franchises | 324 |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | 324 | 324 |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |
Number of owned and operated franchises in US | 176 |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | 176 | 176 |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |
Number of owned and operated franchises outside US | 148 |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | 148 | 148 |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |
Receivables from manufacturers | 144.9 |  |  |  | 124.7 |  |  |  | 144.9 | 144.9 | 124.7 |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |
Significant Accounting Policies |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |
Percentage of total revenues |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | 25.00% | 21.00% | 15.00% | 11.00% | 11.00% |
Number of acquired franchises |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | 9 |  |  |  |  | 1 |  |  |  |  |  |  |
Number of franchises awarded to the reporting entity |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | 1 |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |
Number of franchises disposed of |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | 30 |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |
Number of different brands represented by franchises awarded to the reporting entity |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | 10 |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | 10 |  |  | 15
Revenue | $ 3,824.9 | $ 3,759.1 | $ 3,630.6 | $ 3,349.3 | $ 3,322.6 | $ 3,279.2 | $ 3,249.6 | $ 3,105.9 |  | $ 14,563.9 | $ 12,957.3 | $ 10,926.4 |  | $ 152.5 | $ 52.6 |  |  |  |  |  |  |
Number of commercial vehicle dealership |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | 3 |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |
Minimum number of dealership locations |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | 70 |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |
Minimum number of on and off-airport locations in which company operates |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | 50 |  |  |  |  |  |  |
Limited partnership interest (as a percent) |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | 9.00% |  |  |  |  |  |

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