Inventories (Details 2) - USD ($) $ in Millions	3 Months Ended	6 Months Ended
Jun. 30, 2015	Jun. 30, 2014	Jun. 30, 2015	Jun. 30, 2014
Inventories
Interest credits and advertising assistance	$ 11.1	$ 8.4	$ 20.2	$ 17.2

Floor plan interest credits and advertising assistance received from vendors, which reduce the cost of sales.

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