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Note 10 - Assets and Related Liabilities Held for Sale (Details) $ in Thousands	Dec. 31, 2014 USD ($)
Inventory [Member]
Assets held for sale	$ 6,284
Property, Plant, Equipment [Member]
Assets held for sale	1,739
Intangible Assets [Member]
Assets held for sale	540
Assets held for sale	8,563
Floor plan notes payable	$ 4,892

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Amount classified as assets attributable to disposal group held for sale or disposed of, expected to be disposed of within one year or the normal operating cycle, if longer.

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