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Vehicle Financing (Details) | 9 Months Ended |
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Sep. 30, 2016 | Sep. 30, 2015
Vehicle Financing |  |
Maturity period of floor plan arrangements outside the U.S. if not payable on demand | 90 days |
Weighted average interest rate on floor plan borrowings (as a percent) | 1.50% | 1.50%

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