The forecasted maximum amortization of intangible assets for the current year.

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The forecasted amortization of intangible assets, after the fourth year from the balance sheet date.

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The accumulated amount of amortization of a major finite-lived intangible asset class. A major class is composed of intangible assets that can be grouped together because they are similar, either by their nature or by their use in the operations of a company.

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Aggregate amount of intangible asset amortization recognized as expense during the period.

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Sum of the gross carrying amounts before accumulated amortization as of the balance sheet date of all intangible assets having statutory or estimated useful lives. The aggregate gross carrying amount (including any previously recognized impairment charges) of a major finite-lived intangible asset class. A major class is composed of intangible assets that can be grouped together because they are similar, either by their nature or by their use in the operations of a company.

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The aggregate sum of gross carrying value of a major finite-lived intangible asset class, less accumulated amortization and any impairment charges. A major class is composed of intangible assets that can be grouped together because they are similar, either by their nature or by their use in the operations of a company.

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The maximum useful life of a major finite-lived intangible asset class. A major class is composed of intangible assets that can be grouped together because they are similar either by their nature or by their use in the operations of a company.

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The minimum useful life of a major finite-lived intangible asset class. A major class is composed of intangible assets that can be grouped together because they are similar either by their nature or by their use in the operations of a company.

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Net Intangible Assets (Details) (USD $) In Millions, unless otherwise specified	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2011	Sep. 30, 2010	Sep. 30, 2011	Sep. 30, 2010	Dec. 31, 2010
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Abstract]
Other net intangible assets, net carrying amount	$ 100		$ 100		$ 102
Intangible Assets Amortization Expense [Abstract]
Pre-tax amortization expense	3	22	9	74
Amortization for current intangible assets, maximum forecasted			12
Amortization for current intangible assets, thereafter forecasted			12
Automotive [Member]
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Abstract]
Other net intangible assets, gross carrying amount	192		192		187
Less: Accumulated Amortization	(92)		(92)		(85)
Other net intangible assets, net carrying amount	100		100		102
Automotive [Member] \| License and Advertising Agreements [Member]
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Abstract]
Other net intangible assets, gross carrying amount	118		118		111
Less: Accumulated Amortization	(45)		(45)		(39)
Other net intangible assets, net carrying amount	73		73		72
Footnote information [Abstract]
Useful life - minimum (in years)			5
Useful life - maximum (in years)			25
Automotive [Member] \| Land Rights [Member]
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Abstract]
Other net intangible assets, gross carrying amount	23		23		23
Less: Accumulated Amortization	(8)		(8)		(7)
Other net intangible assets, net carrying amount	15		15		16
Footnote information [Abstract]
Useful life - minimum (in years)			40
Useful life - maximum (in years)			50
Automotive [Member] \| Patents [Member]
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Abstract]
Other net intangible assets, gross carrying amount	25		25		25
Less: Accumulated Amortization	(17)		(17)		(16)
Other net intangible assets, net carrying amount	8		8		9
Footnote information [Abstract]
Useful life - minimum (in years)			7
Useful life - maximum (in years)			17
Automotive [Member] \| Other Intangible Assets [Member]
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Abstract]
Other net intangible assets, gross carrying amount	26		26		28
Less: Accumulated Amortization	(22)		(22)		(23)
Other net intangible assets, net carrying amount	$ 4		$ 4		$ 5