CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS (Parenthetical) - USD ($) $ in Millions	3 Months Ended
Mar. 31, 2017	Mar. 31, 2016
CONSOLIDATED CONDENSED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS
Repayment of Sellers' Floor Plan Notes Payable Dealership Acquisitions	$ 81.2	$ 0.0

Repayment of sellers' floor plan notes payable, dealership acquisitions.

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