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Note 19 - Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows Reclassifications (Details Textual) - USD ($) $ in Thousands | 12 Months Ended
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Dec. 31, 2020 | Dec. 31, 2019 | Dec. 31, 2018
Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Investing Activities, Total | $ (106,325) | $ (140,509) | $ (104,851)
Reclassification Of Tires In Service Amortization And Operating Leases [Member] |  |  |
Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Investing Activities, Total |  | $ 3,300 | $ 3,600

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- Definition Amount of cash inflow (outflow) from investing activities, including discontinued operations. Investing activity cash flows include making and collecting loans and acquiring and disposing of debt or equity instruments and property, plant, and equipment and other productive assets. + References Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/disclosureRef -Publisher FASB -Name Accounting Standards Codification -Topic 230 -SubTopic 10 -Section 45 -Paragraph 24 -URI http://asc.fasb.org/extlink&oid=121586364&loc=d3e3521-108585 + Details
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