carshop and the car people currently operate as one reportable segment ( “ stand-alone used international ” ) and we anticipate that both will begin to operate under the carshop name in 2019. for the year ended december 31 , 2018 , these stand-alone used vehicle dealerships retailed 71,013 units and generated $ 1.3 billion in revenue . retail automotive dealerships represented 91.5 % of our total revenues and 89.6 % of our total gross profit in 2018. retail commercial truck dealership . we operate a heavy and medium duty truck dealership group known as premier truck group ( “ ptg ” ) with locations in texas , oklahoma , tennessee , georgia , and canada . as of december 31 , 2018 , 34 ptg operated twenty locations , offering primarily freightliner and western star branded trucks . one of these locations was acquired in april 2018 in canada . ptg also offers a full range of used trucks available for sale as well as service and parts departments , providing maintenance and repair services . this business represented 6.0 % of our total revenues and 6.2 % of our total gross profit in 2018. commercial vehicle distribution . we are the exclusive importer and distributor of western star heavy duty trucks ( a daimler brand ) , man heavy and medium duty trucks and buses ( a vw group brand ) , and dennis eagle refuse collection vehicles , together with associated parts , across australia , new zealand and portions of the pacific . this business , known as penske commercial vehicles australia ( “ pcv australia ” ) , distributes commercial vehicles and parts to a network of more than 70 dealership locations , including nine company-owned retail commercial vehicle dealerships . we are also a leading distributor of diesel and gas engines and power systems , principally representing mtu , detroit diesel , allison transmission , mtu onsite energy , and rolls royce power systems . this business , known as penske power systems ( “ pps ” ) , offers products across the on- and off-highway markets , construction , mining , marine , and defense , in australia , new zealand and portions of the pacific and supports full parts and aftersales service through a network of branches , field locations and dealers across the region . the on-highway portion of this business complements our pcv australia distribution business , including integrated operations at retail locations selling pcv brands . these businesses represented 2.5 % of our total revenues and 4.2 % of our total gross profit in 2018. penske truck leasing . we hold a 28.9 % ownership interest in penske truck leasing co. , l.p. ( “ ptl ” ) , a leading provider of transportation and supply chain services . ptl is capable of meeting customers ' needs across the supply chain with a broad product offering that includes full-service truck leasing , truck rental and contract maintenance , along with logistic services such as dedicated contract carriage , distribution center management , transportation management , lead logistics provider services and dry van truckload carrier services . on september 7 , 2017 , we acquired an additional 5.5 % ownership interest in ptl . prior to this acquisition , we held a 23.4 % ownership interest in ptl . ptl is currently owned 41.1 % by penske corporation , 28.9 % by us , and 30.0 % by mitsui & co. , ltd. ( “ mitsui ” ) . we account for our investment in ptl under the equity method , and we therefore record our share of ptl 's earnings on our statements of income under the caption “ equity in earnings of affiliates , ” which also includes the results of our other equity method investments . we recorded $ 129.5 million in equity earnings from this investment in 2018. outlook please see the discussion provided under “ outlook ” in part i , item 1 for a discussion of our outlook in our markets . operating overview automotive and commercial truck dealerships represent the majority of our results of operations . new and used vehicle revenues typically include sales to retail customers , to fleet customers , and to leasing companies providing consumer leasing . we generate finance and insurance revenues from sales of third-party extended service contracts , sales of third-party insurance policies , commissions relating to the sale of finance and lease contracts to third parties , and the sales of certain other products . service and parts revenues include fees paid by customers for repair , maintenance and collision services , and the sale of replacement parts and other aftermarket accessories , as well as warranty repairs that are reimbursed directly by various oems . our gross profit tends to vary with the mix of revenues we derive from the sale of new vehicles , used vehicles , finance and insurance products , and service and parts transactions . our gross profit varies across product lines , with vehicle sales usually resulting in lower gross profit margins and our other revenues resulting in higher gross profit margins . factors such as inventory and vehicle availability , customer demand , consumer confidence , unemployment , general economic conditions , seasonality , weather , credit availability , fuel prices and manufacturers ' advertising and incentives also impact the mix of our revenues , and therefore influence our gross profit margin . the results of our commercial vehicle distribution business in australia and new zealand are principally driven by the number and types of products and vehicles ordered by our customers . story_separator_special_tag as an example , if a dealership were acquired on january 15 , 2016 , the results of the acquired entity would be included in annual same-store comparisons beginning with the year ended december 31 , 2018 and in quarterly same-store comparisons beginning with the quarter ended june 30 , 2017. the results for 2018 include a tax benefit of $ 11.6 million , or $ 0.14 per share , recorded in the third quarter of 2018 for final adjustments to our provisional estimates per the u.s. tax cuts and jobs act and related staff accounting bulletin no . 118 ( discussed in “ income taxes ” within part ii , item 8 , note 17 ) . the results for 2018 also include a net benefit totaling $ 4.0 million after tax , or $ 0.05 per share , consisting of a $ 22.7 million net gain related to the sale of several retail automotive dealerships , partially offset by valuation adjustments with respect to certain franchised dealerships totaling $ 18.7 million . 39 retail automotive dealership new vehicle data ( in millions , except unit and per unit amounts ) replace_table_token_5_th units retail unit sales of new vehicles decreased from 2017 to 2018 due to an 8,962 unit , or 3.8 % , decrease in same-store new retail unit sales , coupled with a 3,848 unit decrease from net dealership divestitures . new units decreased 6.1 % in the u.s. and 3.7 % internationally . same-store units decreased 2.9 % in the u.s. due to a decrease in premium , volume foreign , and domestic brand sales . same-store units decreased 5.1 % internationally primarily due to a shortage of product availability in the fourth quarter , resulting from the new “ worldwide harmonised light vehicle testing procedure ” ( wltp ) fuel economy testing and emissions standards applicable to new vehicles sold in europe beginning september 2018. the decrease from 2016 to 2017 is due to a 10,222 unit , or 4.2 % , decrease in same-store new retail unit sales , offset by a 9,301 unit increase from net dealership acquisitions during the year . new units decreased 1.7 % in the u.s. and increased 1.8 % internationally . same-store units decreased 3.3 % in the u.s. , primarily due to a decrease in premium and domestic brand sales . same-store units decreased 5.8 % internationally , primarily due to a decline in unit sales in germany that offset the strength of unit sales in the u.k. revenues new vehicle retail sales revenue decreased from 2017 to 2018 due to a $ 34.5 million decrease from net dealership divestitures , offset by a $ 22.4 million , or 0.2 % , increase in same-store revenues . excluding $ 154.4 million of favorable foreign currency fluctuations , same-store new retail revenue decreased 1.4 % . the same-store revenue increase is due to the $ 1,630 per unit increase in comparative average selling prices ( including a $ 680 per unit increase attributable to favorable foreign currency fluctuations ) , which increased revenue by $ 370.2 million , partially offset by a decrease in same-store new retail unit sales , which decreased revenue by $ 347.8 million . the increase from 2016 to 2017 is due to a $ 423.8 million increase from net dealership acquisitions , offset by a $ 292.4 million , or 3.2 % , decrease in same-store revenues . excluding $ 158.8 million of negative foreign currency fluctuations , same-store new retail revenue decreased 1.4 % . the same-store revenue decrease is due to a decrease in same-store new retail unit sales , which decreased revenue by $ 392.2 million , offset by the $ 431 per unit increase in comparative average 40 selling prices per unit ( offset by a $ 686 per unit decrease attributable to negative foreign currency fluctuations ) , which increased revenue by $ 99.8 million . gross profit retail gross profit from new vehicle sales decreased from 2017 to 2018 due to a $ 26.3 million , or 3.7 % , decrease in same-store gross profit , offset by a $ 4.7 million increase from net dealership acquisitions . excluding $ 12.7 million of favorable foreign currency fluctuations , same-store gross profit decreased 5.5 % . the decrease in same-store gross profit is due to a decrease in same-store new retail unit sales , which decreased gross profit by $ 26.8 million , partially offset by a $ 2 per unit increase in the average gross profit per new vehicle retailed ( including a $ 56 per unit increase attributable to favorable foreign currency fluctuations ) , which increased gross profit by $ 0.5 million . the increase from 2016 to 2017 is due to a $ 37.2 million increase from net dealership acquisitions , offset by a $ 24.8 million , or 3.5 % , decrease in same-store gross profit during the year . excluding $ 12.3 million of negative foreign currency fluctuations , same-store gross profit decreased 1.8 % . the decrease in same-store gross profit is due to the decrease in same-store new retail unit sales , which decreased gross profit by $ 30.1 million , offset by a $ 23 per unit increase in the average gross profit per new vehicle retailed ( offset by a $ 53 per unit decrease attributable to negative foreign currency fluctuations ) , which increased gross profit by $ 5.3 million . retail automotive dealership used vehicle data ( in millions , except unit and per unit amounts ) replace_table_token_6_th units retail unit sales of used vehicles increased from 2017 to 2018 due to a 25,570 unit increase from net dealership acquisitions , coupled with a 4,050 unit , or 2.0 % , increase in same-store used retail unit sales . used units increased 27.4 % internationally and decreased 2.2 % in the u.s. the decrease of 2.2 % is due to the divestiture of several franchised dealerships

cash flows the following table summarizes the changes in our cash provided by ( used in ) operating , investing , and financing activities . the major components of these changes are discussed below . replace_table_token_22_th cash flows from continuing operating activities cash flows from continuing operating activities includes net income , as adjusted for non-cash items and the effects of changes in working capital . we finance substantially all of the commercial vehicles we purchase for distribution , new vehicles for retail sale , and a portion of our used vehicle inventories for retail sale , under floor plan and other revolving arrangements with various lenders , including the captive finance companies associated with automotive manufacturers . we retain the right to select which , if any , financing source to utilize in connection with the procurement of vehicle inventories . many vehicle manufacturers provide vehicle financing for the dealers representing their brands ; however , it is not a requirement that we utilize this financing . historically , our floor plan finance source has been based on aggregate pricing considerations . in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles relating to the statement of cash flows , we report all cash flows arising in connection with floor plan notes payable with the manufacturer of a particular new vehicle as an operating activity in our statement of cash flows , and all cash flows arising in connection with floor plan notes payable to a party other than the manufacturer of a particular new vehicle , all floor plan notes payable relating to pre-owned vehicles , and all floor plan notes payable related to our commercial vehicles in australia and new zealand , as a financing activity in our statement of cash flows .


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     ```cash flows the following table summarizes the changes in our cash provided by ( used in ) operating , investing , and financing activities . the major components of these changes are discussed below . replace_table_token_22_th cash flows from continuing operating activities cash flows from continuing operating activities includes net income , as adjusted for non-cash items and the effects of changes in working capital . we finance substantially all of the commercial vehicles we purchase for distribution , new vehicles for retail sale , and a portion of our used vehicle inventories for retail sale , under floor plan and other revolving arrangements with various lenders , including the captive finance companies associated with automotive manufacturers . we retain the right to select which , if any , financing source to utilize in connection with the procurement of vehicle inventories . many vehicle manufacturers provide vehicle financing for the dealers representing their brands ; however , it is not a requirement that we utilize this financing . historically , our floor plan finance source has been based on aggregate pricing considerations . in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles relating to the statement of cash flows , we report all cash flows arising in connection with floor plan notes payable with the manufacturer of a particular new vehicle as an operating activity in our statement of cash flows , and all cash flows arising in connection with floor plan notes payable to a party other than the manufacturer of a particular new vehicle , all floor plan notes payable relating to pre-owned vehicles , and all floor plan notes payable related to our commercial vehicles in australia and new zealand , as a financing activity in our statement of cash flows .
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 Suspicious Activity Report : carshop and the car people currently operate as one reportable segment ( “ stand-alone used international ” ) and we anticipate that both will begin to operate under the carshop name in 2019. for the year ended december 31 , 2018 , these stand-alone used vehicle dealerships retailed 71,013 units and generated $ 1.3 billion in revenue . retail automotive dealerships represented 91.5 % of our total revenues and 89.6 % of our total gross profit in 2018. retail commercial truck dealership . we operate a heavy and medium duty truck dealership group known as premier truck group ( “ ptg ” ) with locations in texas , oklahoma , tennessee , georgia , and canada . as of december 31 , 2018 , 34 ptg operated twenty locations , offering primarily freightliner and western star branded trucks . one of these locations was acquired in april 2018 in canada . ptg also offers a full range of used trucks available for sale as well as service and parts departments , providing maintenance and repair services . this business represented 6.0 % of our total revenues and 6.2 % of our total gross profit in 2018. commercial vehicle distribution . we are the exclusive importer and distributor of western star heavy duty trucks ( a daimler brand ) , man heavy and medium duty trucks and buses ( a vw group brand ) , and dennis eagle refuse collection vehicles , together with associated parts , across australia , new zealand and portions of the pacific . this business , known as penske commercial vehicles australia ( “ pcv australia ” ) , distributes commercial vehicles and parts to a network of more than 70 dealership locations , including nine company-owned retail commercial vehicle dealerships . we are also a leading distributor of diesel and gas engines and power systems , principally representing mtu , detroit diesel , allison transmission , mtu onsite energy , and rolls royce power systems . this business , known as penske power systems ( “ pps ” ) , offers products across the on- and off-highway markets , construction , mining , marine , and defense , in australia , new zealand and portions of the pacific and supports full parts and aftersales service through a network of branches , field locations and dealers across the region . the on-highway portion of this business complements our pcv australia distribution business , including integrated operations at retail locations selling pcv brands . these businesses represented 2.5 % of our total revenues and 4.2 % of our total gross profit in 2018. penske truck leasing . we hold a 28.9 % ownership interest in penske truck leasing co. , l.p. ( “ ptl ” ) , a leading provider of transportation and supply chain services . ptl is capable of meeting customers ' needs across the supply chain with a broad product offering that includes full-service truck leasing , truck rental and contract maintenance , along with logistic services such as dedicated contract carriage , distribution center management , transportation management , lead logistics provider services and dry van truckload carrier services . on september 7 , 2017 , we acquired an additional 5.5 % ownership interest in ptl . prior to this acquisition , we held a 23.4 % ownership interest in ptl . ptl is currently owned 41.1 % by penske corporation , 28.9 % by us , and 30.0 % by mitsui & co. , ltd. ( “ mitsui ” ) . we account for our investment in ptl under the equity method , and we therefore record our share of ptl 's earnings on our statements of income under the caption “ equity in earnings of affiliates , ” which also includes the results of our other equity method investments . we recorded $ 129.5 million in equity earnings from this investment in 2018. outlook please see the discussion provided under “ outlook ” in part i , item 1 for a discussion of our outlook in our markets . operating overview automotive and commercial truck dealerships represent the majority of our results of operations . new and used vehicle revenues typically include sales to retail customers , to fleet customers , and to leasing companies providing consumer leasing . we generate finance and insurance revenues from sales of third-party extended service contracts , sales of third-party insurance policies , commissions relating to the sale of finance and lease contracts to third parties , and the sales of certain other products . service and parts revenues include fees paid by customers for repair , maintenance and collision services , and the sale of replacement parts and other aftermarket accessories , as well as warranty repairs that are reimbursed directly by various oems . our gross profit tends to vary with the mix of revenues we derive from the sale of new vehicles , used vehicles , finance and insurance products , and service and parts transactions . our gross profit varies across product lines , with vehicle sales usually resulting in lower gross profit margins and our other revenues resulting in higher gross profit margins . factors such as inventory and vehicle availability , customer demand , consumer confidence , unemployment , general economic conditions , seasonality , weather , credit availability , fuel prices and manufacturers ' advertising and incentives also impact the mix of our revenues , and therefore influence our gross profit margin . the results of our commercial vehicle distribution business in australia and new zealand are principally driven by the number and types of products and vehicles ordered by our customers . story_separator_special_tag as an example , if a dealership were acquired on january 15 , 2016 , the results of the acquired entity would be included in annual same-store comparisons beginning with the year ended december 31 , 2018 and in quarterly same-store comparisons beginning with the quarter ended june 30 , 2017. the results for 2018 include a tax benefit of $ 11.6 million , or $ 0.14 per share , recorded in the third quarter of 2018 for final adjustments to our provisional estimates per the u.s. tax cuts and jobs act and related staff accounting bulletin no . 118 ( discussed in “ income taxes ” within part ii , item 8 , note 17 ) . the results for 2018 also include a net benefit totaling $ 4.0 million after tax , or $ 0.05 per share , consisting of a $ 22.7 million net gain related to the sale of several retail automotive dealerships , partially offset by valuation adjustments with respect to certain franchised dealerships totaling $ 18.7 million . 39 retail automotive dealership new vehicle data ( in millions , except unit and per unit amounts ) replace_table_token_5_th units retail unit sales of new vehicles decreased from 2017 to 2018 due to an 8,962 unit , or 3.8 % , decrease in same-store new retail unit sales , coupled with a 3,848 unit decrease from net dealership divestitures . new units decreased 6.1 % in the u.s. and 3.7 % internationally . same-store units decreased 2.9 % in the u.s. due to a decrease in premium , volume foreign , and domestic brand sales . same-store units decreased 5.1 % internationally primarily due to a shortage of product availability in the fourth quarter , resulting from the new “ worldwide harmonised light vehicle testing procedure ” ( wltp ) fuel economy testing and emissions standards applicable to new vehicles sold in europe beginning september 2018. the decrease from 2016 to 2017 is due to a 10,222 unit , or 4.2 % , decrease in same-store new retail unit sales , offset by a 9,301 unit increase from net dealership acquisitions during the year . new units decreased 1.7 % in the u.s. and increased 1.8 % internationally . same-store units decreased 3.3 % in the u.s. , primarily due to a decrease in premium and domestic brand sales . same-store units decreased 5.8 % internationally , primarily due to a decline in unit sales in germany that offset the strength of unit sales in the u.k. revenues new vehicle retail sales revenue decreased from 2017 to 2018 due to a $ 34.5 million decrease from net dealership divestitures , offset by a $ 22.4 million , or 0.2 % , increase in same-store revenues . excluding $ 154.4 million of favorable foreign currency fluctuations , same-store new retail revenue decreased 1.4 % . the same-store revenue increase is due to the $ 1,630 per unit increase in comparative average selling prices ( including a $ 680 per unit increase attributable to favorable foreign currency fluctuations ) , which increased revenue by $ 370.2 million , partially offset by a decrease in same-store new retail unit sales , which decreased revenue by $ 347.8 million . the increase from 2016 to 2017 is due to a $ 423.8 million increase from net dealership acquisitions , offset by a $ 292.4 million , or 3.2 % , decrease in same-store revenues . excluding $ 158.8 million of negative foreign currency fluctuations , same-store new retail revenue decreased 1.4 % . the same-store revenue decrease is due to a decrease in same-store new retail unit sales , which decreased revenue by $ 392.2 million , offset by the $ 431 per unit increase in comparative average 40 selling prices per unit ( offset by a $ 686 per unit decrease attributable to negative foreign currency fluctuations ) , which increased revenue by $ 99.8 million . gross profit retail gross profit from new vehicle sales decreased from 2017 to 2018 due to a $ 26.3 million , or 3.7 % , decrease in same-store gross profit , offset by a $ 4.7 million increase from net dealership acquisitions . excluding $ 12.7 million of favorable foreign currency fluctuations , same-store gross profit decreased 5.5 % . the decrease in same-store gross profit is due to a decrease in same-store new retail unit sales , which decreased gross profit by $ 26.8 million , partially offset by a $ 2 per unit increase in the average gross profit per new vehicle retailed ( including a $ 56 per unit increase attributable to favorable foreign currency fluctuations ) , which increased gross profit by $ 0.5 million . the increase from 2016 to 2017 is due to a $ 37.2 million increase from net dealership acquisitions , offset by a $ 24.8 million , or 3.5 % , decrease in same-store gross profit during the year . excluding $ 12.3 million of negative foreign currency fluctuations , same-store gross profit decreased 1.8 % . the decrease in same-store gross profit is due to the decrease in same-store new retail unit sales , which decreased gross profit by $ 30.1 million , offset by a $ 23 per unit increase in the average gross profit per new vehicle retailed ( offset by a $ 53 per unit decrease attributable to negative foreign currency fluctuations ) , which increased gross profit by $ 5.3 million . retail automotive dealership used vehicle data ( in millions , except unit and per unit amounts ) replace_table_token_6_th units retail unit sales of used vehicles increased from 2017 to 2018 due to a 25,570 unit increase from net dealership acquisitions , coupled with a 4,050 unit , or 2.0 % , increase in same-store used retail unit sales . used units increased 27.4 % internationally and decreased 2.2 % in the u.s. the decrease of 2.2 % is due to the divestiture of several franchised dealerships

