Proceeds from sale of dealerships
Proceeds from Divestiture of Businesses
Cash dividends per share (in dollars per share)
Common Stock, Dividends, Per Share, Cash Paid
Other adjustments to comprehensive income
Other Comprehensive Income Other Adjustment Net of Tax Period Increase (Decrease)
Other comprehensive income other adjustment net of tax period increase decrease.
Range [Domain]
Statistical Measurement [Domain]
Other debt
Other Debt [Member]
Information relating to other debt instruments, not separately disclosed.
Property and equipment
Business Combination, Recognized Asset Acquired, Property, Plant, and Equipment
2032 and thereafter
Lessee, Operating Lease, Liability, to be Paid, after Year Five
Operating Lease, Liability, Current, Statement of Financial Position [Extensible Enumeration]
Operating Lease, Liability, Current, Statement of Financial Position [Extensible Enumeration]
Summary of supplemental cash flow information related to operating leases and weighted average remaining lease term and discount rate of leases
Summary Of Supplemental Cash Flow Information Related To Operating Leases [Table Text Block]
Tabular disclosure of supplemental cash flow information related to our operating leases.
Current liabilities
Business Combination, Recognized Liability Assumed, Liability, Current
Award Timing Predetermined
Award Timing Predetermined [Flag]
2026
Lessee, Operating Lease, Liability, to be Paid, Remainder of Fiscal Year
Entity File Number
Entity File Number
Additional Paid-in Capital
Additional Paid-in Capital [Member]
Commercial vehicle distribution vehicles, parts, and engines
Automotive Inventory Commercial Distribution Vehicles Net [Member]
Represents the carrying amount of commercial distribution vehicle inventory, net of valuation reserves.
Payment of debt issuance costs
Payments of Financing Costs
Equity in earnings of affiliates
Equity in earnings of affiliates
Income (Loss) from Equity Method Investments
Tabular List, Table
Tabular List [Table Text Block]
Leases [Abstract]
Leases [Abstract]
Basic earnings per share attributable to Penske Automotive Group common stockholders:
Earnings Per Share, Basic [Abstract]
Recent Accounting Pronouncements
New Accounting Pronouncements, Policy [Policy Text Block]
Goodwill [Line Items]
Goodwill [Line Items]
Other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax:
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Tax [Abstract]
Trading Arrangements, by Individual
Trading Arrangements, by Individual [Table]
Net income attributable to Penske Automotive Group common stockholders (in dollars per share)
Earnings Per Share, Basic
Adjustment to Compensation:
Adjustment to Compensation [Axis]
Named Executive Officers, Footnote
Named Executive Officers, Footnote [Text Block]
Contracts in transit
Contracts In Transit [Member]
Represents information pertaining to contracts in transit.
Accounts payable and accrued expenses
Increase (Decrease) in Accounts Payable and Accrued Liabilities
New truck
New Truck [Member]
New Truck
Revenues
Revenue from Contract with Customer [Text Block]
Bank guarantees
Bank Guarantees, Amount
Bank Guarantees, Amount
Other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax
Summary of Revenues and segment income by reportable segment
Schedule of Segment Reporting Information, by Segment [Table Text Block]
Floor plan notes payable
Floor Plan Notes Payable
Carrying value as of the balance sheet date of revolving financing agreements related to new vehicle inventories with captive finance companies associated with the manufacturer of those vehicles that are due within one year.
Inventory Disclosure [Abstract]
Inventory Disclosure [Abstract]
Number of states with dealerships
Number Of States With Locations
Number Of States With Locations
Adjustment to Compensation, Amount
Adjustment to Compensation Amount
Stock-based compensation
Share-Based Payment Arrangement, Noncash Expense
Employee Stock Option
Share-Based Payment Arrangement, Option [Member]
Award Timing MNPI Disclosure
Award Timing MNPI Disclosure [Text Block]
Schedule of Accounts, Notes, Loans and Financing Receivable [Table]
Accounts and Financing Receivables [Table]
Total Penske Automotive Group stockholders' equity
Equity, Attributable to Parent
Acquired Employee Equity Awards
Share Repurchase Employee Equity Awards [Member]
Represents the repurchase of shares from employees in connection with the vesting of equity awards.
Insider Trading Policies and Procedures [Line Items]
Common stock, shares authorized (in shares)
Common Stock, Shares Authorized
Goodwill and Intangible Assets Disclosure [Abstract]
Goodwill and Intangible Assets Disclosure [Abstract]
Total liabilities and equity
Liabilities and Equity
Disposals
Indefinite-Lived Intangible Assets, Written off Related to Sale of Business Unit
LIABILITIES AND EQUITY
Liabilities and Equity [Abstract]
Cover [Abstract]
Cover [Abstract]
Maximum
Maximum [Member]
U.S. Credit Agreement - uncollateralized borrowings in excess of defined borrowings
Uncollateralized Borrowings in Excess of Defined Borrowings [Member]
Uncollateralized Borrowings in Excess of Defined Borrowings
Less: Income attributable to non-controlling interests
Net Income (Loss) Attributable to Noncontrolling Interest
Summary of maturity of lease liabilities
Lessee, Operating Lease, Liability, to be Paid, Maturity [Table Text Block]
Non-PEO NEO Average Total Compensation Amount
Non-PEO NEO Average Total Compensation Amount
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Surety bonds posted
Surety Bonds Posted
Surety bonds posted.
Right-of-use assets modified or obtained in exchange for operating lease liabilities, net
Right-of-Use Asset Modified or Obtained in Exchange for Operating Lease Liability, Net
Right-of-Use Asset Modified or Obtained in Exchange for Operating Lease Liability, Net
Adjustment to Non-PEO NEO Compensation Footnote
Adjustment to Non-PEO NEO Compensation Footnote [Text Block]
Pay vs Performance Disclosure [Line Items]
Present value of future minimum lease payments
Total operating lease liabilities
Operating Lease, Liability
Forgone Recovery due to Disqualification of Tax Benefits, Amount
Forgone Recovery due to Disqualification of Tax Benefits, Amount
Business Combinations
Business Combination [Text Block]
Non-Rule 10b5-1 Arrangement Terminated
Non-Rule 10b5-1 Arrangement Terminated [Flag]
Entity Shell Company
Entity Shell Company
Summary of carrying values and fair values of senior subordinated notes and fixed rate mortgage facilities
Schedule of Carrying Values and Estimated Fair Values of Debt Instruments [Table Text Block]
Other long-term liabilities
Other Liabilities, Noncurrent
Italian Retail Automotive Franchise
Italian Retail Automotive Franchise [Member]
Italian Retail Automotive Franchise
Schedule of Long-term Debt Instruments [Table]
Schedule of Long-Term Debt Instruments [Table]
Proceeds from sale of property and equipment
Proceeds from Sale of Property, Plant, and Equipment
Impairment
Goodwill, Impairment Loss
Statement of Stockholders' Equity [Abstract]
Statement of Stockholders' Equity [Abstract]
Equipment leases
Operating Leases Equipment Leases [Member]
Represents information pertaining to equipment leases.
Statement of Cash Flows [Abstract]
Statement of Cash Flows [Abstract]
Current portion of long-term debt
Less: current portion
Long-Term Debt, Current Maturities
Company Selected Measure Amount
Company Selected Measure Amount
2029
Lessee, Operating Lease, Liability, to be Paid, Year Three
Repayment of sellers' floor plan notes payable
Repayment of Sellers' Floor Plan Notes Payable
Repayment of sellers' floor plan notes payable
Less: Comprehensive income attributable to non-controlling interests
Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax, Attributable to Noncontrolling Interest
Award Timing MNPI Considered
Award Timing MNPI Considered [Flag]
Short-term Debt [Abstract]
Short-Term Debt [Abstract]
Comprehensive income attributable to Penske Automotive Group common stockholders
Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax, Attributable to Parent
Sale of assets, redemption price as percentage of principal
Long Term Debt Redemption Price Due to Sales of Certain Assets as Percentage of Principal Amount
Represents the redemption price as a percentage of the principal amount at which the debt instrument may be required to be repurchased in the event of certain asset sales.
Name
Measure Name
Letter of Credit
Letter of Credit [Member]
Current operating lease liabilities
Operating Lease, Liability, Current
Deferred tax liabilities
Deferred Income Tax Liabilities, Net
Document Fiscal Period Focus
Document Fiscal Period Focus
Award Timing Method
Award Timing Method [Text Block]
Payment period
Payment Period
The payment collection period as it relates to revenue.
Award Type
Award Type [Axis]
Foreign Currency Translation
Accumulated Foreign Currency Adjustment Attributable to Parent [Member]
Carrying Value
Total long-term debt
Outstanding debt
Long-Term Debt
Legal Entity [Axis]
Legal Entity [Axis]
Summary of unaudited consolidated pro forma results of operations
Business Combination, Pro Forma Information [Table Text Block]
Total assets
Assets
Investing Activities:
Cash Provided by (Used in) Investing Activity, Continuing Operation [Abstract]
Investment, Name [Domain]
Investment, Name [Domain]
Trading Symbol
Trading Symbol
Retail automotive parts, accessories, and other
Automotive Inventory Parts Accessories and Other, Net [Member]
Carrying amount of parts, accessories and other inventory, net of valuation reserves.
2030
Lessee, Operating Lease, Liability, to be Paid, Year Four
Net cash borrowings (repayments) of other debt
Proceeds from (Repayments of) Other Long-Term Debt
Number of retail locations operated
Number of Used Vehicle Dealerships Operated
The number of used vehicle dealerships operated.
Geographical [Domain]
Geographical [Domain]
Summary of the changes in the carrying amount of goodwill and other indefinite-lived intangible assets
Schedule of Intangible Assets and Goodwill [Table Text Block]
Number of stand-alone used vehicle dealerships operated in United States and United Kingdom
The number of used vehicle dealerships operated in the United States, United Kingdom, and Australia
The number of used vehicle dealerships operated in the United States, United Kingdom, and Australia
Income Taxes
Income Tax, Policy [Policy Text Block]
Equity compensation (in shares)
Shares Issued, Shares, Share-Based Payment Arrangement, after Forfeiture
Maturity period of floor plan arrangements outside the U.S. if not payable on demand
Floor Plan Notes Payable Foreign Maximum Duration
The maximum period of original maturity for floor plans outside of the United States.
Entity Address, City or Town
Entity Address, City or Town
Floor plan notes payable
Increase (Decrease) in Floor Plan Notes Payable
The net change during the reporting periods of floor plan notes payable with the manufacturer of new vehicles.
Receivable Type [Axis]
Receivable Type [Axis]
Interim Financial Statements
Organization, Consolidation and Presentation of Financial Statements Disclosure and Significant Accounting Policies [Text Block]
Other
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income, Other Adjustment, Attributable to Parent [Member]
Represents the accumulated other comprehensive income loss other adjustment, attributable to parent.
Aggregate rent currently guaranteed by the Company
Property Lease Guarantee Amount
Represents the aggregate rent currently guaranteed by entity under property lease guarantee.
Effect of exchange rate changes on cash and cash equivalents
Effect of Exchange Rate on Cash, Cash Equivalent, Restricted Cash, and Restricted Cash Equivalent, Continuing Operation
Inventories
Inventory Disclosure [Text Block]
Non-PEO NEO Average Compensation Actually Paid Amount
Non-PEO NEO Average Compensation Actually Paid Amount
Revolving Mortgage Facility
Revolving Mortgage Facility [Member]
Revolving Mortgage Facility
Compensation Actually Paid vs. Other Measure
Compensation Actually Paid vs. Other Measure [Text Block]
Summary of senior subordinated notes issuances
Schedule of Senior Subordinated Notes Issuances [Table Text Block]
Tabular disclosure of senior subordinated notes issuances.
Entity Emerging Growth Company
Entity Emerging Growth Company
Entity Common Stock, Shares Outstanding
Entity Common Stock, Shares Outstanding
Lease Cost
Lease, Cost [Abstract]
Change in Fair Value as of Vesting Date of Prior Year Equity Awards Vested in Covered Year
Change in Fair Value as of Vesting Date of Prior Year Equity Awards Vested in Covered Year [Member]
Equity method investments
Equity Method Investments
Insider Trading Policies and Procedures Not Adopted
Insider Trading Policies and Procedures Not Adopted [Text Block]
Beginning balance
Ending balance
Indefinite-Lived Intangible Assets (Excluding Goodwill)
Business Combination [Domain]
Business Combination [Domain]
Maturity of Lease Liabilities
Lessee, Operating Lease, Liability, to be Paid, Fiscal Year Maturity [Abstract]
Related Party
Related Party [Member]
Class C Common Stock
Common Class C [Member]
PMG distributions to partners
Payments of Distributions to Affiliates
Common stock, shares outstanding (in shares)
Common Stock, Shares, Outstanding
New vehicle
New Vehicle [Member]
Information relating to the new vehicles product type.
PEO
PEO [Member]
Summary of disaggregation of revenues
Disaggregation of Revenue [Table Text Block]
U.S.
UNITED STATES
Changes in operating assets and liabilities:
Adjustment to Reconcile Net Income to Cash Provided by (Used in) Operating Activity, Increase (Decrease) in Operating Capital [Abstract]
Dividends or Other Earnings Paid on Equity Awards not Otherwise Reflected in Total Compensation for Covered Year
Dividends or Other Earnings Paid on Equity Awards not Otherwise Reflected in Total Compensation for Covered Year [Member]
Retained Earnings
Retained Earnings [Member]
Entity Address, Postal Zip Code
Entity Address, Postal Zip Code
Restatement Determination Date
Restatement Determination Date
Cash and cash equivalents, beginning of period
Cash and cash equivalents, end of period
Cash, Cash Equivalent, Restricted Cash, and Restricted Cash Equivalent, Continuing Operation
Income Statement [Abstract]
Income Statement [Abstract]
Summary of unaudited consolidated pro forma results of operations
Business Combination, Pro Forma Information [Abstract]
Income taxes
Income Tax Expense (Benefit)
Line of credit basis spread on variable rate, increase (decrease) (as a percent)
Debt Instrument, Basis Spread on Variable Rate
Preferred stock, shares issued (in shares)
Preferred Stock, Shares Issued
Pension Adjustments Service Cost
Pension Adjustments Service Cost [Member]
Products and Services [Domain]
Product and Service [Domain]
Net borrowings (repayments) of floor plan notes payable — non-trade
Net Borrowings (Repayments) of Floor Plan Notes Payable Nontrade
The net borrowings (repayments) of floor plan notes payable to parties other than the manufacturer of the new vehicle and all floor plan notes payable related to pre-owned vehicles.
Total Penske Automotive Group Stockholders' Equity
Parent [Member]
Net income
Net income
Net Income (Loss), Including Portion Attributable to Noncontrolling Interest
Restatement does not require Recovery
Restatement Does Not Require Recovery [Text Block]
Business Combination [Table]
Business Combination [Table]
Organization, Consolidation and Presentation of Financial Statements [Abstract]
Organization, Consolidation and Presentation of Financial Statements [Abstract]
Cash paid for amounts included in the measurement of lease liabilities
Cash Flow, Operating Activities, Lessee [Abstract]
Other current assets
Increase (Decrease) in Other Current Assets
Vehicle Sales
Vehicle Sales [Member]
Information relating to the vehicle sales product type.
Compensation Actually Paid vs. Company Selected Measure
Compensation Actually Paid vs. Company Selected Measure [Text Block]
Additions
Goodwill, Acquired During Period
Securities Repurchase Program
Equity, Class of Treasury Stock [Line Items]
City Area Code
City Area Code
Acquisitions net, including repayment of sellers' floor plan notes payable of $15.0 and $0.0, respectively
Payments to Acquire Businesses, Net of Cash Acquired
Award Timing, How MNPI Considered
Award Timing, How MNPI Considered [Text Block]
All Trading Arrangements
All Trading Arrangements [Member]
Equity Awards Adjustments, Footnote
Equity Awards Adjustments, Footnote [Text Block]
Total Shareholder Return Vs Peer Group
Total Shareholder Return Vs Peer Group [Text Block]
Accrued expenses and other current liabilities
Accrued Liabilities, Current
Mortgage facilities
Mortgages [Member]
Class of Treasury Stock [Table]
Class of Treasury Stock [Table]
Commitments and Contingencies Disclosure [Abstract]
Commitments and Contingencies Disclosure [Abstract]
Proceeds from borrowings under revolving U.S. credit agreement and mortgage facilities
Proceeds from Long-Term Lines of Credit
Summary of accounts receivable and unearned revenues
Contract with Customer, Contract Asset, Contract Liability, and Receivable [Table Text Block]
Repayments of related party promissory note
Proceeds from (Repayments of) Related Party Debt
Pay vs Performance Disclosure
Pay vs Performance Disclosure [Table]
Net cash provided by operating activities
Cash Provided by (Used in) Operating Activity, Including Discontinued Operation
Preferred stock, par value (in dollars per share)
Preferred Stock, Par or Stated Value Per Share
Other current assets
Business Combination, Recognized Asset Acquired, Other Asset, Current
Total lease cost
Lease, Cost
Goodwill
Beginning balance
Ending balance
Goodwill
Equity Valuation Assumption Difference, Footnote
Equity Valuation Assumption Difference, Footnote [Text Block]
Summary of net operating lease cost
Lease, Cost [Table Text Block]
PEO Total Compensation Amount
PEO Total Compensation Amount
Long-term Debt, Type [Axis]
Long-Term Debt, Type [Axis]
Depreciation
Depreciation
Depreciation
Depreciation
Equity Components [Axis]
Equity Components [Axis]
Sublease income
Sublease income
Sublease Income
Retail automotive dealership used vehicles
Automotive Inventory Used Vehicles, Net [Member]
Carrying amount of used vehicle inventory, net of valuation reserves.
Non-Rule 10b5-1 Arrangement Adopted
Non-Rule 10b5-1 Arrangement Adopted [Flag]
Trade receivables
Trade Accounts Receivable [Member]
Number of reportable segments
Number of Reportable Segments
Inventories
Business Combination, Recognized Asset Acquired, Inventory, Current
Supplemental disclosures of cash flow information:
Supplemental Cash Flow Information [Abstract]
Accounts receivable
Business Combination, Recognized Asset Acquired, Receivable, Current
Other Performance Measure, Amount
Other Performance Measure, Amount
Inventory [Line Items]
Inventory [Line Items]
Entity Address, State or Province
Entity Address, State or Province
U.S. and Ontario, Canada
United States And Ontario, Canada [Member]
United States And Ontario, Canada
Penske Corporation
Penske Corporation [Member]
Represent Penske Corporation.
Related and Nonrelated Parties [Domain]
Related and Nonrelated Parties [Domain]
Total current liabilities
Liabilities, Current
Inventory [Axis]
Inventory [Axis]
Interim Financial Statements [Line Items]
Interim Financial Statements [Line Items]
Interim Financial Statements [Line Items]
Individual:
Individual [Axis]
Fair Value of Financial Instruments
Fair Value of Financial Instruments, Policy [Policy Text Block]
Aggregate reserves relating to chargeback activity
Sales Commission Chargeback Reserve
Represents the aggregate amount of reserves for chargeback of sales commission as of the balance sheet date.
Dividends
Payments of Ordinary Dividends, Common Stock
Other current assets
Other Assets, Current
Additional paid-in capital
Additional Paid in Capital, Common Stock
Entity [Domain]
Entity [Domain]
Net cash used in investing activities
Cash Provided by (Used in) Investing Activity, Including Discontinued Operation
Aggregate Change in Present Value of Accumulated Benefit for All Pension Plans Reported in Summary Compensation Table
Aggregate Change in Present Value of Accumulated Benefit for All Pension Plans Reported in Summary Compensation Table [Member]
Gain on sale of dealership
Gain on sale of dealership
Gain (Loss) on Disposition of Business
Interest
Interest Paid, Excluding Capitalized Interest, Operating Activity
Document Fiscal Year Focus
Document Fiscal Year Focus
Basis of Presentation
Basis of Accounting, Policy [Policy Text Block]
Operating lease right-of-use assets
Operating Lease, Right-of-Use Asset
Forgone Recovery, Explanation of Impracticability
Forgone Recovery, Explanation of Impracticability [Text Block]
Entity Interactive Data Current
Entity Interactive Data Current
Other
Other Operating Segment [Member]
Operating lease cost
Operating Lease, Cost
Operating Activities:
Cash Provided by (Used in) Operating Activity, Continuing Operation [Abstract]
Equity [Abstract]
Equity [Abstract]
Germany, Italy, Japan, and Australia
Germany, Italy, And Japan [Member]
Germany, Italy, And Japan
Other expenses
Other Selling, General and Administrative Expense
Segment Information
Segment Reporting Disclosure [Text Block]
Schedule of Goodwill [Table]
Goodwill [Table]
Number of automotive franchises acquired
Number Of Automotive Franchises Acquired
Number Of Automotive Franchises Acquired
Disaggregation of Revenue [Table]
Disaggregation of Revenue [Table]
Summary of the aggregate consideration paid and the aggregate amounts of the assets acquired and liabilities assumed
Business Combination, Recognized Asset Acquired to Liability Assumed, Excess (Less) [Abstract]
Long-Lived Tangible Asset [Axis]
Long-Lived Tangible Asset [Axis]
Increase (decrease) in stockholders' equity
Increase (Decrease) in Stockholders' Equity [Roll Forward]
Total number of owned and operated franchises
Number of Owned and Operated Franchises
Total number of owned and operated franchises.
Ownership [Domain]
Ownership [Domain]
Compensation Actually Paid vs. Total Shareholder Return
Compensation Actually Paid vs. Total Shareholder Return [Text Block]
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Loss
Comprehensive Income (Loss) Note [Text Block]
Selling, general, and administrative expenses
Selling, General and Administrative Expense
Summary of the changes in accumulated other comprehensive loss by component
Schedule of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) [Table Text Block]
Purchases of property, equipment, and improvements
Capital expenditures
Payments to Acquire Productive Assets
Other long-term assets
Other Assets, Noncurrent
Entity Central Index Key
Entity Central Index Key
PEO Name
PEO Name
Prior Year End Fair Value of Equity Awards Granted in Any Prior Year that Fail to Meet Applicable Vesting Conditions During Covered Year
Prior Year End Fair Value of Equity Awards Granted in Any Prior Year that Fail to Meet Applicable Vesting Conditions During Covered Year [Member]
Outstanding Aggregate Erroneous Compensation Amount
Outstanding Aggregate Erroneous Compensation Amount
Summary of stockholders equity
Schedule of Stockholders Equity [Table Text Block]
Arrangement Duration
Trading Arrangement Duration
Schedule of Segment Reporting Information, by Segment [Table]
Schedule of Segment Reporting Information, by Segment [Table]
Business combination, pre-tax income
Business Combination, Acquiree's Earnings (Loss) since Acquisition Date, Actual
Unearned revenues
Contract with Customer, Liability, Current
Interim Financial Statements [Table]
Interim Financial Statements [Table]
Interim Financial Statements
Segments [Axis]
Segments [Axis]
Other
Other Comprehensive Income, Other, Net of Tax
Exercise Price
Award Exercise Price
Entity Filer Category
Entity Filer Category
Amounts attributable to Penske Automotive Group common stockholders:
Income Amounts Attributable to Parent, Disclosures [Abstract]
Class of Stock [Domain]
Class of Stock [Domain]
Local Phone Number
Local Phone Number
Additional 402(v) Disclosure
Additional 402(v) Disclosure [Text Block]
Inventory, Current [Table]
Inventory, Current [Table]
Other
Payment for (Proceeds from) Other Investing Activity
Repurchases of common stock (in shares)
Shares repurchased or acquired (in shares)
Stock Repurchased and Retired During Period, Shares
U.K. credit agreement — revolving credit line
UK Credit Agreement Revolving Credit Line [Member]
U.K. credit agreement revolving credit line.
ASSETS
Assets [Abstract]
Long-term debt
Net long-term debt
Long-Term Debt, Excluding Current Maturities
Credit Facility [Axis]
Credit Facility [Axis]
Retail commercial truck dealership
Retail Commercial Truck
Retail Commercial Truck Dealership Segment [Member]
Information relating to the Retail Commercial Truck segment, consisting of retail commercial truck dealership operations.
Underlying Security Market Price Change
Underlying Security Market Price Change, Percent
Debt Instrument [Axis]
Debt Instrument [Axis]
Business Combination [Line Items]
Business Combination [Line Items]
Credit Facility [Domain]
Credit Facility [Domain]
Penske Automotive Group stockholders' equity:
Equity, Attributable to Parent [Abstract]
Vesting Date Fair Value of Equity Awards Granted and Vested in Covered Year
Vesting Date Fair Value of Equity Awards Granted and Vested in Covered Year [Member]
Entity Address, Address Line One
Entity Address, Address Line One
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Loss
AOCI Attributable to Parent [Member]
Interest rate
Debt Instrument, Interest Rate, Stated Percentage
Investment, Name [Axis]
Investment, Name [Axis]
Accounts receivable, allowance for doubtful accounts
Accounts Receivable, Allowance for Credit Loss, Current
Long-term operating lease liabilities
Long-term operating lease liabilities
Operating Lease, Liability, Noncurrent
Business Combination, Asset Acquisition, Transaction between Entities under Common Control, and Joint Venture Formation [Abstract]
Ownership [Axis]
Ownership [Axis]
Fair Value as of Grant Date
Award Grant Date Fair Value
Entity Registrant Name
Entity Registrant Name
Stock Price or TSR Estimation Method
Stock Price or TSR Estimation Method [Text Block]
Other interest expense
Other interest expense
Interest Expense, Other
Summary of long-term debt
Schedule of Long-Term Debt Instruments [Table Text Block]
Effect of non-participatory equity compensation (in shares)
Incremental Common Shares Attributable to Dilutive Effect of Share-Based Payment Arrangements
Document Quarterly Report
Document Quarterly Report
Fair Value
Long-Term Debt, Fair Value
Changed Peer Group, Footnote
Changed Peer Group, Footnote [Text Block]
Selling, general, and administrative expenses:
Selling, General and Administrative Expense [Abstract]
Inventories
Increase (Decrease) in Retail Related Inventories
Number of operating segments
Number of Operating Segments
2028
Lessee, Operating Lease, Liability, to be Paid, Year Two
Adjustment To PEO Compensation, Footnote
Adjustment To PEO Compensation, Footnote [Text Block]
Non-Automotive Investments
Non Automotive Investments [Member]
Information relating to the Non-Automotive Investments segment, consisting of equity method investments in non-automotive operations.
GERMANY
GERMANY
Related and Nonrelated Parties [Axis]
Related and Nonrelated Parties [Axis]
Retail commercial truck dealership vehicles and parts
Automotive Inventory Commercial Vehicles Net [Member]
Represents the carrying amount of commercial vehicle inventory, net of valuation reserves.
Title
Trading Arrangement, Individual Title
Peer Group Total Shareholder Return Amount
Peer Group Total Shareholder Return Amount
Senior Subordinated Notes
Senior Subordinated Notes [Member]
United States, United Kingdom, And Australia
United States, United Kingdom, And Australia [Member]
United States, United Kingdom, And Australia
Repayments under revolving U.S. credit agreement and mortgage facilities
Repayments of Long-Term Lines of Credit
Restatement Determination Date:
Restatement Determination Date [Axis]
Equity compensation
Shares Issued, Value, Share-Based Payment Arrangement, after Forfeiture
Non-PEO NEO
Non-PEO NEO [Member]
Letters of credit outstanding
Letters of Credit Outstanding, Amount
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) [Table]
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) [Table]
Other
Proceeds from (Payment for) Other Financing Activity
Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss)
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) [Line Items]
Name
Trading Arrangement, Individual Name
All Award Types
Award Type [Domain]
2027
Lessee, Operating Lease, Liability, to be Paid, Year One
Net income per diluted common share (in dollars per share)
Business Combination, Pro Forma Information, Pro Forma Earnings Per Share, Diluted
Non-controlling interest
Equity, Attributable to Noncontrolling Interest
Equity Awards Adjustments
Equity Awards Adjustments [Member]
Advertising expenses
Advertising Expense
Cash paid for:
Cash Paid for [Abstract]
n/a
Pension Benefits Adjustments, Footnote
Pension Benefits Adjustments, Footnote [Text Block]
Revenues
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]
Compensation Amount
Outstanding Recovery Compensation Amount
Senior unsecured notes issued
Debt Instrument, Face Amount
Debt Instrument, Name [Domain]
Debt Instrument, Name [Domain]
Statement of Comprehensive Income [Abstract]
Statement of Comprehensive Income [Abstract]
PMG distributions to partners
Common Control Transaction, Distribution To Affiliates
Common Control Transaction, Distribution To Affiliates
Recovery of Erroneously Awarded Compensation Disclosure [Line Items]
Promissory Note
Promissory Note [Member]
Promissory Note
Unearned revenue recognized as revenue
Contract with Customer, Liability, Revenue Recognized
Fleet and wholesale
Agency, Fleet And Wholesale [Member]
Information relating to the fleet and wholesale product type.
Share Repurchase Program [Axis]
Share Repurchase Program [Axis]
Vehicle receivables
Vehicle Receivables [Member]
Represents information pertaining to vehicle receivables.
MNPI Disclosure Timed for Compensation Value
MNPI Disclosure Timed for Compensation Value [Flag]
Name
Awards Close in Time to MNPI Disclosures, Individual Name
AOCI Including Portion Attributable to Noncontrolling Interest, Net of Tax [Roll Forward]
AOCI Including Portion Attributable to Noncontrolling Interest, Net of Tax [Roll Forward]
Floor plan notes payable — non-trade
Floor Plan Notes Payable Non Trade
Carrying value as of the balance sheet date of revolving financing agreements related to pre-owned vehicles or related to new vehicle inventories with a party other than the manufacturer of the new vehicle that are due within one year.
Rent & related expenses
Rent And Related Expenses
Rent And Related Expenses
AUSTRALIA
AUSTRALIA
Aggregate Erroneous Compensation Not Yet Determined
Aggregate Erroneous Compensation Not Yet Determined [Text Block]
Future borrowings available for foreign acquisitions
Line of Credit Facility, Maximum Borrowing Capacity, Reserved For Foreign Acquisitions
Represents the amount of debt reserved future foreign acquisitions.
Mitsui and Co
Mitsui And Co [Member]
Represent Mitsui and Co.
Number of operating locations
Number of Operating Franchises
Represents the number of operating franchises.
Revenue:
Revenues [Abstract]
Inventory [Domain]
Inventory [Domain]
Accumulated other comprehensive loss
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax
Segments [Domain]
Segments [Domain]
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax [Abstract]
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax [Abstract]
Aggregate Pension Adjustments Service Cost
Aggregate Pension Adjustments Service Cost [Member]
Inventories
Total inventories
Inventory, Net
Minimum
Minimum [Member]
Number of retail automotive franchises opened
Number Of Retail Automotive Franchises Opened
Number Of Retail Automotive Franchises Opened
Floor plan interest expense
Floor plan interest expense
Floor Plan Interest Expense
Floor plan interest expense.
Cost of sales:
Cost of Revenue [Abstract]
Contract Balances
Accounts, Notes, Loans and Financing Receivable [Line Items]
Company Selected Measure Name
Company Selected Measure Name
Net income attributable to Penske Automotive Group common stockholders
Business Combination, Pro Forma Information, Pro Forma Income (Loss), after Tax
Preferred Stock, $0.0001 par value; 100,000 shares authorized; none issued and outstanding
Preferred Stock, Value, Issued
Aggregate Available
Trading Arrangement, Securities Aggregate Available Amount
Accounts payable
Accounts Payable, Current
Operating cash flows from operating leases
Operating Lease, Payments
Stock Appreciation Rights (SARs)
Stock Appreciation Rights (SARs) [Member]
All Executive Categories
All Executive Categories [Member]
Common stock
Common Stock, Value, Issued
Goodwill
Goodwill [Roll Forward]
Used vehicle
Used Vehicle [Member]
Information relating to the used vehicle product type.
Earnings of equity method investments
Income (Loss) from Equity Method Investments, Net of Dividends or Distributions
Commitments and Contingent Liabilities
Commitments and Contingencies Disclosure [Text Block]
Outside the U.S.
Outside U S [Member]
Represents information pertaining to outside the U.S.
Shares used in determining diluted earnings per share (in shares)
Weighted average number of common shares outstanding, including effect of dilutive securities (in shares)
Weighted Average Number of Shares Outstanding, Diluted
Retail automotive dealership
Retail Automotive
Retail Automotive Dealership Segment [Member]
Information relating to the Retail Automotive segment, consisting of retail automotive dealership operations.
Commitments and contingent liabilities (Note 10)
Commitments and Contingencies
Non-GAAP Measure Description
Non-GAAP Measure Description [Text Block]
Business Combination [Axis]
Business Combination [Axis]
Comprehensive income
Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax, Including Portion Attributable to Noncontrolling Interest
Entity Small Business
Entity Small Business
Non-controlling Interest
Noncontrolling Interest [Member]
Preferred stock, shares outstanding (in shares)
Preferred Stock, Shares Outstanding
Long-Term Debt
Long-Term Debt [Text Block]
Document Transition Report
Document Transition Report
Other noncurrent assets
Business Combination, Recognized Asset Acquired, Other Asset, Noncurrent
Penske transportation solutions, ownership percentage
Equity Method Investment, Ownership Percentage
Change of control, redemption price as a percentage of principal
Long Term Debt Redemption Price Due to Change of Control as Percentage of Principal Amount
Represents the redemption price as a percentage of the principal amount at which the debt instrument may be required to be redeemed in the event of a change of control.
Underlying Securities
Award Underlying Securities Amount
Number of retail automotive franchises sold
Number Of Retail Automotive Franchises Sold
Number Of Retail Automotive Franchises Sold
Equity Component [Domain]
Equity Component [Domain]
Document Period End Date
Document Period End Date
PEO Actually Paid Compensation Amount
PEO Actually Paid Compensation Amount
Diluted earnings per share attributable to Penske Automotive Group common stockholders:
Earnings Per Share, Diluted [Abstract]
U.K.
UNITED KINGDOM
Awards Close in Time to MNPI Disclosures, Table
Awards Close in Time to MNPI Disclosures [Table Text Block]
Revenue from Contract with Customer [Abstract]
Revenue from Contract with Customer [Abstract]
Total equity
Beginning balance
Ending balance
Equity, Including Portion Attributable to Noncontrolling Interest
Average purchase price per share (in dollars per share)
Shares Acquired, Average Cost Per Share
Document Type
Document Type
Earnings Per Share
Earnings Per Share [Text Block]
Name
Outstanding Recovery, Individual Name
Product and Service [Axis]
Product and Service [Axis]
Variable lease cost
Variable Lease, Cost
Total revenues
Revenues
Revenue from Contract with Customer, Excluding Assessed Tax
All Individuals
All Individuals [Member]
Long-term Debt, Type [Domain]
Long-Term Debt, Type [Domain]
Accounts receivable
Increase (Decrease) in Receivables
Retail automotive dealership new vehicles
Automotive Inventory New Vehicles, Net [Member]
Carrying amount of new vehicle inventory, net of valuation reserves.
Name
Forgone Recovery, Individual Name
Total current assets
Assets, Current
Statistical Measurement [Axis]
Statistical Measurement [Axis]
Year-over-Year Change in Fair Value of Equity Awards Granted in Prior Years That are Outstanding and Unvested
Year-over-Year Change in Fair Value of Equity Awards Granted in Prior Years That are Outstanding and Unvested [Member]
Finance and insurance, net
Finance And Insurance Net [Member]
Information relating to the finance and insurance, net product type.
Retail Automotive and Retail Commercial Truck Dealership
Retail Automotive And Retail Commercial Truck Dealership [Member]
Information relating to the Retail Automotive segment and the Retail Commercial Truck segment.
U.S. credit agreement — revolving credit line
US Credit Agreement Revolving Credit Line [Member]
US credit agreement revolving credit line.
Weighted average interest rate on floor plan borrowings (as a percent)
Debt, Weighted Average Interest Rate
Aggregate Erroneous Compensation Amount
Aggregate Erroneous Compensation Amount
Foreign currency translation
Goodwill, Foreign Currency Translation, Gain (Loss)
Payments of tax withholding for stock-based compensation
Payment, Tax Withholding, Share-Based Payment Arrangement
Peer Group Issuers, Footnote
Peer Group Issuers, Footnote [Text Block]
Erroneous Compensation Analysis
Erroneous Compensation Analysis [Text Block]
Share Repurchase Program [Domain]
Share Repurchase Program [Domain]
Additions
Indefinite-Lived Intangible Assets Acquired
Geographical [Axis]
Geographical [Axis]
Leases
Lessee, Lease, Description [Line Items]
Penske Truck Leasing Co L P
Penske Truck Leasing Co L P [Member]
Represents the investment in Penske Truck Leasing Co., L.P. ("PTL"), the holding company for Penske Transportation Solutions ("PTS").
Other
Increase (Decrease) in Other Operating Assets and Liabilities, Net
Rule 10b5-1 Arrangement Terminated
Rule 10b5-1 Arrangement Terminated [Flag]
Vehicle Financing
Floor Plan Notes Payable Trade and Nontrade Disclosure [Text Block]
Information about floor plan notes payable trade and non-trade agreements, which includes information about the underlying arrangements, such as repayment terms, interest rates, and collateral provided, classification, and other matters important to users of the financial statements.
Revenues
Business Combination, Pro Forma Information, Pro Forma Revenue
Other Indefinite- Lived Intangible Assets
Indefinite-Lived Intangible Assets [Roll Forward]
Number of owned and operated franchises outside US
Number of Owned and Operated Franchises in Foreign Countries
Number of owned and operated franchises in foreign countries.
Net income attributable to Penske Automotive Group common stockholders (in dollars per share)
Earnings Per Share, Diluted
Erroneously Awarded Compensation Recovery
Erroneously Awarded Compensation Recovery [Table]
Title of 12(b) Security
Title of 12(b) Security
Lessee, Lease, Description [Table]
Lessee, Lease, Description [Table]
Earnings Per Share [Abstract]
Earnings Per Share [Abstract]
2031
Lessee, Operating Lease, Liability, to be Paid, Year Five
Non-voting Common Stock
Nonvoting Common Stock [Member]
Service and parts
Service And Parts [Member]
Information relating to the service and parts product type.
Gross profit
Gross Profit
Disposals
Goodwill, Written off Related to Sale of Business Unit
Repurchases of common stock
Aggregate purchase price (in millions)
Stock Repurchased and Retired During Period, Value
Less: Imputed interest
Lessee, Operating Lease, Liability, Undiscounted Excess Amount
Used truck
Used Truck [Member]
Used Truck
Income taxes
Income Taxes Paid, Net
Award Timing Disclosures [Line Items]
Summary of Inventories
Schedule of Inventory, Current [Table Text Block]
Other indefinite-lived intangible assets
Other Indefinite-Lived Intangible Assets
Total undiscounted rent obligations
Total future minimum lease payments
Lessee, Operating Lease, Liability, to be Paid
Other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), before Reclassifications, Net of Tax
Equity
Equity [Text Block]
Current borrowing capacity
Line of Credit Facility, Current Borrowing Capacity
Distributions to non-controlling interest
Noncontrolling Interest, Decrease from Distributions to Noncontrolling Interest Holders
Net income attributable to Penske Automotive Group common stockholders
Net Income (Loss) Attributable to Parent
4.50% Senior Subordinated Promissory Note
4.50% Senior Subordinated Promissory Note [Member]
4.50% Senior Subordinated Promissory Note
Expiration Date
Trading Arrangement Expiration Date
Equity
Equity, Including Portion Attributable to Noncontrolling Interest [Abstract]
Property and equipment, net
Property, Plant and Equipment, Net
Segment Reporting Information
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Preferred stock, shares authorized (in shares)
Preferred Stock, Shares Authorized
Repurchases of common stock
Payments for Repurchase of Common Stock
Adoption Date
Trading Arrangement Adoption Date
Compensation Actually Paid vs. Net Income
Compensation Actually Paid vs. Net Income [Text Block]
Entity Current Reporting Status
Entity Current Reporting Status
Initial lease period (in years)
Lessee, Operating Lease, Term of Contract
Awards Close in Time to MNPI Disclosures
Awards Close in Time to MNPI Disclosures [Table]
Financing Activities:
Cash Provided by (Used in) Financing Activity, Continuing Operation [Abstract]
Operating income
Operating Income (Loss)
Retained earnings
Retained Earnings (Accumulated Deficit)
Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash from operating activities:
Adjustment to Reconcile Net Income to Cash Provided by (Used in) Operating Activity, Noncash Item [Abstract]
Statement of Financial Position [Abstract]
Statement of Financial Position [Abstract]
Year-end Fair Value of Equity Awards Granted in Covered Year that are Outstanding and Unvested
Year-end Fair Value of Equity Awards Granted in Covered Year that are Outstanding and Unvested [Member]
Executive Category:
Executive Category [Axis]
Additional facility capacity under accordion feature
Debt Instrument Accordion Feature
The accordion feature under the debt agreement which allows for additional facility capacity.
Impairment
Impairment of Intangible Assets, Indefinite-Lived (Excluding Goodwill)
Penske transportation solutions, ownership percentage
Limited Liability Company or Limited Partnership, Members or Limited Partners, Ownership Interest
Class of Stock [Axis]
Class of Stock [Axis]
Current Fiscal Year End Date
Current Fiscal Year End Date
Aggregate Grant Date Fair Value of Equity Award Amounts Reported in Summary Compensation Table
Aggregate Grant Date Fair Value of Equity Award Amounts Reported in Summary Compensation Table [Member]
Statement [Table]
Statement [Table]
Summary of the aggregate consideration paid and the aggregate amounts of the assets acquired and liabilities assumed
Business Combination [Table Text Block]
Deferred income taxes
Deferred Income Tax Expense (Benefit)
Reconciliation of number of shares used in calculation of basic and diluted earnings per share
Earnings Per Share, Basic, Other Disclosure [Abstract]
Equity Awards Adjustments, Excluding Value Reported in Compensation Table
Equity Awards Adjustments, Excluding Value Reported in the Compensation Table [Member]
Commercial vehicle distribution and other
Commercial Vehicle Distribution And Other [Member]
Information relating to the Other segment consisting of commercial vehicle and power systems distribution operations and investments in non-automotive operations.
Accounts receivable, net of allowance for doubtful accounts of $6.2 and $6.9
Accounts receivable
Receivables, Net, Current
Total cash used in acquisitions
Business Combination, Recognized Asset Acquired to Liability Assumed, Excess (Less)
All Adjustments to Compensation
All Adjustments to Compensation [Member]
Amendment Flag
Amendment Flag
Personnel expenses
Salary and Wage, Excluding Cost of Good and Service Sold
Leases
Lessee, Operating Leases [Text Block]
Termination Date
Trading Arrangement Termination Date
Net cash provided by (used in) financing activities
Cash Provided by (Used in) Financing Activity, Including Discontinued Operation
Insider Trading Policies and Procedures Adopted
Insider Trading Policies and Procedures Adopted [Flag]
Measure:
Measure [Axis]
Receivable [Domain]
Receivable [Domain]
3.75% senior subordinated notes due 2029
3.75% Senior Subordinated Notes Due 2029 [Member]
3.75% Senior Subordinated Notes Due 2029
Indefinite-lived intangibles
Business Combination, Recognized Asset Acquired, Identifiable Intangible Asset, Indefinite-Lived
Weighted-average discount rate - operating leases
Operating Lease, Weighted Average Discount Rate, Percent
Number of owned and operated franchises in US
Number of Owned and Operated Franchises in Domestic Country
Number of owned and operated franchises in domestic country.
Business combination, revenue
Business Combination, Acquiree's Revenue since Acquisition Date, Actual
Property, Plant and Equipment, Type [Domain]
Long-Lived Tangible Asset [Domain]
Shares used in determining basic earnings per share (in shares)
Weighted average number of common shares outstanding (in shares)
Weighted Average Number of Shares Outstanding, Basic
Remaining amount authorized to be repurchased
Share Repurchase Program, Remaining Authorized, Amount
Total cost of sales
Cost of sales
Cost of Product and Service Sold
Noncurrent liabilities
Business Combination, Recognized Liability Assumed, Liability, Noncurrent
Securities Repurchase Program
Board Authorized Repurchase Program [Member]
Represents the repurchase of shares pursuant to a program approved by the reporting entity's Board of Directors.
Number of franchises acquired
Business Combination, Number of Businesses Acquired
Segment Reporting [Abstract]
Segment Reporting [Abstract]
Pay vs Performance Disclosure, Table
Pay vs Performance [Table Text Block]
Debt Disclosure [Abstract]
Forgone Recovery due to Violation of Home Country Law, Amount
Forgone Recovery due to Violation of Home Country Law, Amount
Entity Tax Identification Number
Entity Tax Identification Number
Dividends
Dividends, Cash
Forgone Recovery due to Expense of Enforcement, Amount
Forgone Recovery due to Expense of Enforcement, Amount
Manufacturer receivables
Manufacturer Receivables [Member]
Represents information pertaining to amount receivable from manufacturers.
Common stock, par value (in dollars per share)
Common Stock, Par or Stated Value Per Share
Summary of reconciliation of number of shares used in calculation of basic and diluted earning per share
Schedule of Weighted Average Number of Shares [Table Text Block]
Common stock, shares issued (in shares)
Beginning balance (in shares)
Ending balance (in shares)
Common Stock, Shares, Issued
Weighted-average remaining lease term - operating leases
Operating Lease, Weighted Average Remaining Lease Term
Domestic Subsidiaries ownership guaranteeing obligations (as a percent)
Percentage of Ownership of Domestic Subsidiaries Guaranteeing Debt
Represents the ownership percentage of domestic subsidiaries guaranteeing debt of the Company.
Intangible Assets
Goodwill and Intangible Assets Disclosure [Text Block]
Estimates
Use of Estimates, Policy [Policy Text Block]
Trading Arrangement:
Trading Arrangement [Axis]
Total Shareholder Return Amount
Total Shareholder Return Amount
Foreign currency translation adjustment
Foreign currency translation
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Foreign Currency Transaction and Translation Adjustment, Net of Tax
Insider Trading Arrangements [Line Items]
Security Exchange Name
Security Exchange Name
Other
Product and Service, Other [Member]
Foreign currency translation
Indefinite-Lived Intangible Assets, Translation and Purchase Accounting Adjustments
Total liabilities
Liabilities
Long Term Debt
Long-Term Debt, by Current and Noncurrent [Abstract]
Maximum credit available
Line of Credit Facility, Maximum Borrowing Capacity
Pension Adjustments Prior Service Cost
Pension Adjustments Prior Service Cost [Member]
Material Terms of Trading Arrangement
Material Terms of Trading Arrangement [Text Block]
Non-Automotive Investments
Non Automotive Investments Segment [Member]
Information relating to the Non-Automotive Investments segment, consisting of equity method investments in non-automotive operations.
Statement [Line Items]
Statement [Line Items]
Rule 10b5-1 Arrangement Adopted
Rule 10b5-1 Arrangement Adopted [Flag]
Cash and cash equivalents
Cash and Cash Equivalent
Property leases
Operating Leases Property Leases [Member]
Represents information pertaining to property leases.
Voting and Non-voting Common Stock
Common Stock [Member]
Entity Incorporation, State or Country Code
Entity Incorporation, State or Country Code
Non-NEOs
Non-NEOs [Member]
Net change in cash and cash equivalents
Cash, Cash Equivalent, Restricted Cash, and Restricted Cash Equivalent, Period Increase (Decrease), Including Exchange Rate Effect and Discontinued Operation