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Business Combinations - Activity (Details) - item | 6 Months Ended
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Jun. 30, 2020 | Jun. 30, 2019
Commercial Vehicle Distribution |  |
Business combinations |  |
Number of dealerships acquired | 0 | 1

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- Definition Represents the number of dealerships acquired. + References No definition available. + Details
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