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Interim Financial Statements (Details) | 3 Months Ended
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Mar. 31, 2016 brand stores franchises
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items] |
Percentage of new vehicle sales from core brands | 94.00%
Number of brands | brand | 35
Number of stores | stores | 265
Owned and operated new vehicle franchises | franchises | 375

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- Definition Represents the number of owned and operated new vehicle franchises. + References No definition available. + Details
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- Definition The percentage of new vehicles sold that represent the core brands of new vehicles sold by the company. + References No definition available. + Details
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- Definition Represents the number of stores. + References No definition available. + Details
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