Inventories (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2018	Dec. 31, 2017	Dec. 31, 2016	Jan. 02, 2018
Inventories
Retail automotive dealership new vehicles	$ 2,397.0	$ 2,344.1
Retail automotive dealership used vehicles	1,060.8	993.1
Retail automotive parts, accessories and other	140.8	141.7
Retail commercial truck dealership vehicles and parts	207.9	207.0
Commercial vehicle distribution vehicles, parts and engines	233.6	258.2
Total inventories	4,040.1	3,944.1		$ 3,930.7
Interest credits and advertising assistance	$ 54.6	$ 55.4	$ 51.6

Represents the carrying amount of commercial distribution vehicle inventory, net of valuation reserves.

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Represents the carrying amount of commercial vehicle inventory, net of valuation reserves.

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Carrying amount of new vehicle inventory, net of valuation reserves.

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Carrying amount of parts, accessories and other inventory, net of valuation reserves.

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Carrying amount of used vehicle inventory, net of valuation reserves.

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

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Amount after valuation and LIFO reserves of inventory expected to be sold, or consumed within one year or operating cycle, if longer.

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