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Commitments and Contingencies (Details) - 9 months ended Sep. 30, 2017 BRL in Millions | USD ($) | BRL
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Guarantees [Abstract] |  |
Guaranteed indebtedness owed to third parties | $ 75,200,000 |
Loss Contingency [Abstract] |  |
Tax disallowance not including interest and penalties | 41,500,000 | BRL 131.5
Retail Finance Joint Venture [Member] |  |
Guarantees [Abstract] |  |
Maximum repossessed inventory purchase obligation with retail joint ventures | $ 6,000,000.0 |

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