The period of time during which a redeemable noncontrolling interest can be exercised.

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- Definition

Fixed amount payable by the holder for the exercise of a redeemable noncontrolling interest.

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- Definition

Change in noncontrolling interest during the period as a result of a change in the redemption value of redeemable noncontrolling interest.

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- Definition

The equity interest of noncontrolling shareholders, partners or other equity holders in consolidated entity.

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- Definition

The parent entity's interest in net assets of the subsidiary, expressed as a percentage.

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As of the reporting date, the aggregate carrying amount of all noncontrolling interests which are redeemable by the (parent) entity (1) at a fixed or determinable price on a fixed or determinable date, (2) at the option of the holder of the noncontrolling interest, or (3) upon occurrence of an event that is not solely within the control of the (parent) entity. This item includes noncontrolling interest holder's ownership (or holders' ownership) regardless of the type of equity interest (common, preferred, other) including all potential organizational (legal) forms of the investee entity.

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Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef

-Publisher FASB

-Name Accounting Standards Codification

-Topic 480

-SubTopic 10

-Section S99

-Paragraph 3A

-Subparagraph (16)(c)

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-Publisher FASB

-Name Accounting Standards Codification

-Topic 480

-SubTopic 10

-Section S99

-Paragraph 3A

-Subparagraph (12)(c)

-URI http://asc.fasb.org/extlink&oid=27011957&loc=SL6540498-122764

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-Publisher FASB

-Name Accounting Standards Codification

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-Paragraph 3A

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-Paragraph 3A

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Redeemable Noncontrolling Interest (Details) (USD $) In Millions, unless otherwise specified	4 Months Ended	12 Months Ended	36 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2012	Dec. 31, 2013	Sep. 01, 2018
Redeemable Noncontrolling Interest [Roll Forward]
Ending balance	$ 322	$ 331
Auto Alliance International [Member]
Redeemable Noncontrolling Interest [Line Items]
Noncontrolling Interest, Ownership Percentage by Parent		50.00%
Redeemable Non Controlling Interest Exercise Price		339
Business Acquisition Period Redeemable Noncontrolling Interest Exercised			3 years
Redeemable Noncontrolling Interest [Roll Forward]
Beginning balance	319	322
Accretion of redemption value of noncontrolling interest	3	9
Ending balance	$ 322	$ 331
Auto Alliance International [Member] \| Mazda [Member]
Redeemable Noncontrolling Interest [Line Items]
Noncontrolling Interest, Ownership Percentage by Noncontrolling Owners		50.00%