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Definite and Indefinite Lived Intangible Assets (Details) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified | 6 Months Ended |
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Jun. 30, 2014 | Dec. 31, 2013
Schedule of Acquired Indefinite-lived and Finite Intangible Assets by Major Class [Line Items] |  |
Definite: | $ 57,661 | $ 0
Total Intangible Assets | 63,161 | 5,500
Trade names and trademarks |  |
Schedule of Acquired Indefinite-lived and Finite Intangible Assets by Major Class [Line Items] |  |
Indefinite: | 5,500 | 5,500
Trade names and trademarks |  |
Schedule of Acquired Indefinite-lived and Finite Intangible Assets by Major Class [Line Items] |  |
Estimated Useful Lives | 25 years |
Definite: | 17,298 | 0
Customer and dealer relationships |  |
Schedule of Acquired Indefinite-lived and Finite Intangible Assets by Major Class [Line Items] |  |
Estimated Useful Lives | 17 years |
Definite: | 34,597 | 0
Patents and drawings |  |
Schedule of Acquired Indefinite-lived and Finite Intangible Assets by Major Class [Line Items] |  |
Estimated Useful Lives | 12 years |
Definite: | $ 5,766 | $ 0

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