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Subsequent Events (Details) (Subsequent Event [Member]) In Millions, unless otherwise specified | Jan. 31, 2013 Orange Electronic Co., Ltd. [Member] USD ($) | Feb. 28, 2013 Standard Motor Products Ltd. [Member] USD ($) | Feb. 28, 2013 Standard Motor Products Ltd. [Member] GBP (£) | Feb. 28, 2013 Standard Motor Products Ltd. [Member] Minimum [Member] USD ($) | Feb. 28, 2013 Standard Motor Products Ltd. [Member] Maximum [Member] USD ($)
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Subsequent Event [Line Items] |  |  |  |  |
Minority interest acquired | 25.00% |  |  |  |
Purchase price | $ 6.3 | $ 6.4 | £ 4.2 |  |
Incremental revenues |  |  |  | $ 1 | $ 2

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