Percentage of voting equity interests acquired in the business combination.

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The aggregate expense recognized in the current period that allocates the cost of tangible assets, intangible assets, or depleting assets to periods that benefit from use of the assets.

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Number of shares of stock issued during the period as part of a transaction to acquire assets that do not qualify as a business combination.

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DISTRIBUTION AGREEMENTS (Narrative) (Details) (USD $) In Thousands, except Share data, unless otherwise specified	9 Months Ended			0 Months Ended				1 Months Ended	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2012	Sep. 30, 2011	Jan. 21, 2011	Oct. 10, 2010 Better World [Member]	Oct. 10, 2010 Goldenston Worldwide Limited [Member]	Jan. 15, 2010 Goldenston Worldwide Limited [Member]	Oct. 10, 2010 Samyang Optics [Member]	Jan. 27, 2010 Samyang Optics [Member]	Sep. 30, 2012 Distribution Agreements [Member]	Sep. 30, 2011 Distribution Agreements [Member]	Sep. 30, 2012 Distribution Agreements [Member]	Sep. 30, 2011 Distribution Agreements [Member]
Distribution Agreements [Line Items]
Depreciation and amortization	$ 5,704	$ 5,689							$ 540	$ 540	$ 1,620	$ 1,620
Shares issue for distribution agreements				6,000,000	30,000,000
Value of shares issue for distribution agreements				$ 2,160	$ 14,400
Percentage acquired in Jonway Auto	51.00%		51.00%
Term of distribution agreement						10 years	1 year
Supply commitment, number of vehicles								100