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Inventories (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions | 3 Months Ended |
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Mar. 31, 2019 | Mar. 31, 2018 | Dec. 31, 2018
Inventories |  |  |
Retail automotive dealership new vehicles | $ 2,400.9 |  | $ 2,397.0
Retail automotive dealership used vehicles | 1,102.8 |  | 1,060.8
Retail automotive parts, accessories and other | 130.3 |  | 140.8
Retail commercial truck dealership vehicles and parts | 234.6 |  | 207.9
Commercial vehicle distribution vehicles, parts and engines | 235.5 |  | 233.6
Total inventories | 4,104.1 |  | $ 4,040.1
Interest credits and advertising assistance | $ 12.1 | $ 12.0 |

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