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Inventories (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions | 3 Months Ended |
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Mar. 31, 2016 | Mar. 31, 2015 | Dec. 31, 2015
Inventories |  |  |
Retail automotive dealership new vehicles | $ 2,212.3 |  | $ 2,218.6
Retail automotive dealership used vehicles | 761.1 |  | 719.0
Retail automotive parts, accessories and other | 111.6 |  | 113.6
Retail commercial truck dealership vehicles and parts | 213.3 |  | 208.8
Commercial vehicle distribution vehicles and parts | 215.1 |  | 203.5
Total inventories | 3,513.4 |  | $ 3,463.5
Interest credits and advertising assistance | $ 11.4 | $ 9.1 |

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