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Intangible Assets - Activity (Details) - Retail Automotive Dealership | 9 Months Ended
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Sep. 30, 2020 item
Disposed of by sale - Continuing Operations |
Intangible assets |
Number of franchises disposed | 4
Disposed of other than by sale - Continuing Operations |
Intangible assets |
Number of franchises disposed | 6

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