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Subsequent Events (Details) (USD $) In Millions, except Per Share data, unless otherwise specified | 0 Months Ended | 3 Months Ended |  | 3 Months Ended
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Feb. 25, 2014 Depositary units [Member] | May 05, 2014 Dividend Declared [Member] Depositary units [Member] Limited partners | Mar. 31, 2014 Automotive Segment [Member] | Apr. 15, 2014 Tranche B Loan [Member] Automotive Segment [Member] | Apr. 15, 2014 Tranche C Loan [Member] Automotive Segment [Member] | Mar. 31, 2014 Revolving Credit Facility [Member] Automotive Segment [Member]
Subsequent Event [Line Items] |  |  |  |  |  |
Distribution declared per depositary unit | $ 1.50 | $ 1.50 |  |  |  |
Expected extinguishment of debt |  |  | $ 35 |  |  |
Long-term Debt, Gross |  |  |  | 700 | 1,900 |
Line of Credit Facility Aggregate Principal Amount Upon Acceleration |  |  |  |  |  | $ 700

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