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Note 15 - Acquisitions - Fair Value of Assets and Liabilities Acquired (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	May 02, 2022	Dec. 31, 2024	Dec. 31, 2023	Dec. 31, 2022
Goodwill		$ 427,493	$ 420,708	$ 416,363
RTC Canada [Member]
Cash	$ 4,310
Accounts receivable	19,072
Inventory	56,255
Property and equipment, including real estate	80,196
Floor plan notes payable	(30,501)
Trade payables	(19,978)
Customer deposits	(1,980)
Accrued liabilities	(7,875)
Notes payable	(69,545)
Goodwill	44,174
Franchise rights	3,906
Other	3,422
Equity investment in RTC Canada	(37,309)
Noncontrolling interest	(17,828)
Gain on equity method investment	(6,958)
Total	$ 19,361