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INVENTORIES - Narrative (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions | 12 Months Ended
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Dec. 31, 2023 | Dec. 31, 2022 | Dec. 31, 2021
Inventory Disclosure [Abstract] |  |  |
Lower of cost or net realizable value reserves | $ 9.2 | $ 5.4 |
Reduction in inventory cost for interest received from manufacturers | 7.0 | 2.8 |
Reduction in new vehicle cost of sales for interest assistance received related to vehicles sold | 71.2 | 56.0 | $ 54.2
Impairment of inventory | $ 3.4 | $ 0.3 | $ 0.1

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