Saudi Arabia recorded a Government Budget deficit equal to 9.20 percent of the country's Gross Domestic Product in 2018. Government Budget in Saudi Arabia averaged 1.21 percent of GDP from 1969 until 2018, reaching an all time high of 43.17 percent of GDP in 1973 and a record low of -25.27 percent of GDP in 1987. Government Budget is an itemized accounting of the payments received by government (taxes and other fees) and the payments made by government (purchases and transfer payments). A budget deficit occurs when an government spends more money than it takes in. The opposite of a budget deficit is a budget surplus. This page provides - Saudi Arabia Government Budget - actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

Saudi Arabia recorded a government budget deficit of 135704 SAR Million in 2018. Government Budget Value in Saudi Arabia averaged 12381.14 SAR Million from 1969 until 2018, reaching an all time high of 580924 SAR Million in 2008 and a record low of -362229 SAR Million in 2015. The government budget balance is the difference between government revenues and expenses. The budget is balanced when outlays equal to receipts, the country reports budget surplus when revenues are higher than expenses and deficit when expenses exceed the revenues. This page provides - Saudi Arabia Government Budget Value- actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

Saudi Arabia recorded a government debt equivalent to 19.10 percent of the country's Gross Domestic Product in 2018. Government Debt to GDP in Saudi Arabia averaged 35.52 percent from 1999 until 2018, reaching an all time high of 103.50 percent in 1999 and a record low of 1.60 percent in 2014. Generally, Government debt as a percent of GDP is used by investors to measure a country ability to make future payments on its debt, thus affecting the country borrowing costs and government bond yields. This page provides - Saudi Arabia Government Debt To GDP - actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

Government Revenues in Saudi Arabia increased to 894711 SAR Million in 2018 from 691505 SAR Million in 2017. Government Revenues in Saudi Arabia averaged 351632.67 SAR Million from 1969 until 2018, reaching an all time high of 1247398 SAR Million in 2012 and a record low of 5668 SAR Million in 1969. Government Revenues refer to all receipts the government gets, including taxes, custom duties, revenue from state-owned enterprises, capital revenues and foreign aid. Government Revenues are part of government budget balance calculation. This page provides - Saudi Arabia Government Revenues- actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

Business Confidence in Saudi Arabia increased to 3 in the second quarter of 2016 from -12 in the first quarter of 2016. Business Confidence in Saudi Arabia averaged 30.10 from 2009 until 2016, reaching an all time high of 63 in the third quarter of 2011 and a record low of -12 in the first quarter of 2016. Business Confidence in Saudi Arabia is reported by the Dun & Bradstreet. In Saudi Arabia, the Business Optimism Index (BOI) assesses the level of optimism that business executives in the hydrocarbon sector have about current and expected developments regarding sales, profits, selling prices, orders, inventories and employment. The index is based on a sample which includes business executives from Saudi Arabia´s mining, oil and gas companies. Business confidence is measured on a scale of -100 to 100, where levels above 0 indicate optimism, 0 neutrality and below 0 pessimism. This page provides - Saudi Arabia Business Confidence - actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

Tourism Revenues in Saudi Arabia increased to 16975 USD Million in 2018 from 15020 USD Million in 2017. Tourism Revenues in Saudi Arabia averaged 8721.69 USD Million from 2003 until 2018, reaching an all time high of 16975 USD Million in 2018 and a record low of 3418 USD Million in 2003. This page provides - Saudi Arabia Tourism Revenues- actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

Saudi Arabia recorded a Current Account surplus of 12417 USD Million in the fourth quarter of 2019. Current Account in Saudi Arabia averaged 13033.36 USD Million from 1971 until 2019, reaching an all time high of 90060.70 USD Million in the fourth quarter of 2005 and a record low of -27509.30 USD Million in the fourth quarter of 1991. Current Account is the sum of the balance of trade (exports minus imports of goods and services), net factor income (such as interest and dividends) and net transfer payments (such as foreign aid). This page provides - Saudi Arabia Current Account - actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

Foreign Direct Investment in Saudi Arabia increased by 1041 USD Million in the fourth quarter of 2019. Foreign Direct Investment in Saudi Arabia averaged 3909.75 USD Million from 2006 until 2019, reaching an all time high of 11746.54 USD Million in the fourth quarter of 2010 and a record low of 264 USD Million in the fourth quarter of 2017. This page provides - Saudi Arabia Foreign Direct Investment, Net Inflows - actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

Government Spending in Saudi Arabia increased to 211055 SAR Million in the fourth quarter of 2019 from 173466 SAR Million in the third quarter of 2019. Government Spending in Saudi Arabia averaged 143542.06 SAR Million from 2008 until 2019, reaching an all time high of 212452 SAR Million in the fourth quarter of 2017 and a record low of 76217 SAR Million in the first quarter of 2008. Government Spending refers to public expenditure on goods and services and is a major component of the GDP. Government spending policies like setting up budget targets, adjusting taxation, increasing public expenditure and public works are very effective tools in influencing economic growth. This page provides - Saudi Arabia Government Spending - actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

Saudi Arabia recorded a Current Account surplus of 6.30 percent of the country's Gross Domestic Product in 2019. Current Account to GDP in Saudi Arabia averaged 3.98 percent from 1980 until 2019, reaching an all time high of 28.50 percent in 2005 and a record low of -21 percent in 1991. The Current account balance as a percent of GDP provides an indication on the level of international competitiveness of a country. Usually, countries recording a strong current account surplus have an economy heavily dependent on exports revenues, with high savings ratings but weak domestic demand. On the other hand, countries recording a current account deficit have strong imports, a low saving rates and high personal consumption rates as a percentage of disposable incomes. This page provides - Saudi Arabia Current Account to GDP - actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

Consumer Spending in Saudi Arabia increased to 293383 SAR Million in the fourth quarter of 2019 from 290242 SAR Million in the third quarter of 2019. Consumer Spending in Saudi Arabia averaged 215476.69 SAR Million from 2008 until 2019, reaching an all time high of 293383 SAR Million in the fourth quarter of 2019 and a record low of 129890 SAR Million in the fourth quarter of 2008. This page provides - Saudi Arabia Consumer Spending - actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

Unemployment Rate in Saudi Arabia decreased to 5.50 percent in the third quarter of 2019 from 5.60 percent in the second quarter of 2019. Unemployment Rate in Saudi Arabia averaged 5.62 percent from 1999 until 2019, reaching an all time high of 6.30 percent in the fourth quarter of 2006 and a record low of 4.35 percent in the fourth quarter of 1999. In Saudi Arabia, the unemployment rate measures the number of people actively looking for a job as a percentage of the labour force. This page provides - Saudi Arabia Unemployment Rate - actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

Consumer Confidence in Saudi Arabia increased to 121 points in the first quarter of 2020 from 119 points in the fourth quarter of 2019. Consumer Confidence in Saudi Arabia averaged 107.11 points from 2010 until 2020, reaching an all time high of 121 points in the first quarter of 2020 and a record low of 94 points in the fourth quarter of 2016. In Saudi Arabia, the Consumer Confidence Index is part of The Nielsen Global Survey of Consumer Confidence and Spending Intentions. The survey is conducted every quarter by the Internet and measures the level of optimism that consumers have about job prospects, personal finances and spending intentions. Twice a year, the survey also includes questions regarding consumer habits and opinions on a number of other issues, ranging from climate change to online shopping and food safety. The index levels above 100 indicate optimism and below 100 indicate pessimism. This page provides - Saudi Arabia Consumer Confidence - actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

The value of loans in Saudi Arabia increased 11.80 percent in March of 2020 over the same month in the previous year. Loan Growth in Saudi Arabia averaged 12.82 percent from 2001 until 2020, reaching an all time high of 46.99 percent in October of 2004 and a record low of -1.40 percent in June of 2017. This page provides - Saudi Arabia Loan Growth- actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

Retirement Age Men in Saudi Arabia remained unchanged at 60 in 2019 from 60 in 2018. This page provides - Saudi Arabia Retirement Age Men- actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

Retirement Age Women in Saudi Arabia remained unchanged at 55 in 2019 from 55 in 2018. This page provides - Saudi Arabia Retirement Age Women- actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

Imports - Fuels, N.E.S., Coals & Gas (Census Basis) in the United States decreased to 433.66 USD Million in March from 525.44 USD Million in February of 2020. Imports - Fuels, N.E.S., Coals & Gas (Census Basis in the United States averaged 1125.47 USD Million from 1989 until 2020, reaching an all time high of 4898.63 USD Million in October of 2005 and a record low of 33.48 USD Million in January of 1991. This page includes a chart with historical data for the United States Imports of Fuels, N.e.s., Coals & Gas.

Imports - Meat, Poultry & Other Edible Animals (Census Basis) in the United States increased to 1020.53 USD Million in March from 1005.89 USD Million in February of 2020. Imports - Meat, Poultry & Other Edible Animals (Ce in the United States averaged 577.06 USD Million from 1989 until 2020, reaching an all time high of 1286.86 USD Million in December of 2014 and a record low of 246.49 USD Million in September of 1989. This page includes a chart with historical data for the United States Imports of Meat, Poultry & Other Edible Animals.

Imports - Fruits & Preparations, Incl.Frozen Juices (Census) in the United States increased to 1706.60 USD Million in March from 1638.85 USD Million in February of 2020. Imports - Fruits & Preparations, Incl.Frozen Juice in the United States averaged 704.89 USD Million from 1989 until 2020, reaching an all time high of 1808.09 USD Million in September of 2019 and a record low of 191.45 USD Million in July of 1989. This page includes a chart with historical data for the United States Imports of Fruits & Preparations, Incl.frozen Jui.

Imports of Green Coffee in the United States increased to 328.79 USD Million in March from 290.44 USD Million in February of 2020. Imports of Green Coffee in the United States averaged 272.05 USD Million from 1989 until 2020, reaching an all time high of 739.87 USD Million in October of 2011 and a record low of 74.75 USD Million in February of 2002. This page includes a chart with historical data for the United States Imports of Green Coffee.

Imports - Green Coffee, Cocoa Beans, Sugar (Census Basis) in the United States decreased to 591.18 USD Million in March from 623.96 USD Million in February of 2020. Imports - Green Coffee, Cocoa Beans, Sugar (Census in the United States averaged 431.16 USD Million from 1989 until 2020, reaching an all time high of 1145.62 USD Million in October of 2011 and a record low of 147.94 USD Million in March of 2002. This page includes a chart with historical data for the United States Imports of Green Coffee, Cocoa Beans, Sugar.

Imports of Other Military Equipment in the United States increased to 144.15 USD Million in March from 121.56 USD Million in February of 2020. Imports of Other Military Equipment in the United States averaged 96.98 USD Million from 1989 until 2020, reaching an all time high of 316.06 USD Million in December of 2009 and a record low of 18.16 USD Million in September of 1995. This page includes a chart with historical data for the United States Imports of Other Military Equipment.

Imports - Other Consumer Nondurables (Census Basis) in the United States increased to 17833.59 USD Million in March from 15876.31 USD Million in February of 2020. Imports - Other Consumer Nondurables (Census Basis in the United States averaged 6289.83 USD Million from 1989 until 2020, reaching an all time high of 17833.59 USD Million in March of 2020 and a record low of 817.01 USD Million in January of 1989. This page includes a chart with historical data for the United States Imports of Other Consumer Nondurables.

Imports - Passenger Cars, New & Used (Census Basis) in the United States decreased to 13419.39 USD Million in March from 13966.84 USD Million in February of 2020. Imports - Passenger Cars, New & Used (Census Basis in the United States averaged 9146.83 USD Million from 1989 until 2020, reaching an all time high of 15946.30 USD Million in January of 2017 and a record low of 3207.45 USD Million in August of 1989. This page includes a chart with historical data for the United States Imports of Passenger Cars, New & Used.

Imports - Parts, Engines, Bodies & Chassis (Census Basis) in the United States decreased to 11056.71 USD Million in March from 12912.79 USD Million in February of 2020. Imports - Parts, Engines, Bodies & Chassis (Census in the United States averaged 7138.70 USD Million from 1989 until 2020, reaching an all time high of 13619.06 USD Million in December of 2018 and a record low of 2199.39 USD Million in March of 1991. This page includes a chart with historical data for the United States Imports of Parts, Engines, Bodies & Chassis.

Imports - Other Parts & Accessories (Census Basis) in the United States decreased to 7888.16 USD Million in March from 9390.19 USD Million in February of 2020. Imports - Other Parts & Accessories (Census Basis) in the United States averaged 5105.16 USD Million from 1989 until 2020, reaching an all time high of 9862.06 USD Million in December of 2018 and a record low of 1561.68 USD Million in March of 1991. This page includes a chart with historical data for the United States Imports of Other Parts & Accessories.

Imports - Other Scientific, Medical & Hospital Eqp. (Census) in the United States decreased to 3692.69 USD Million in March from 3751.25 USD Million in February of 2020. Imports - Other Scientific, Medical & Hospital Eqp in the United States averaged 1677.75 USD Million from 1989 until 2020, reaching an all time high of 3905.52 USD Million in May of 2019 and a record low of 271.82 USD Million in January of 1989. This page includes a chart with historical data for the United States Imports of Other Scientific, Medical & Hospital E.

Imports - Passenger & Cargo Vessels Exc. Scrap (Census Basis) in the United States increased to 0.08 USD Million in March from 0.07 USD Million in February of 2020. Imports - Passenger & Cargo Vessels Exc. Scrap (Ce in the United States averaged 0.99 USD Million from 1989 until 2020, reaching an all time high of 203.16 USD Million in September of 1994 and a record low of 0 USD Million in February of 1989. This page includes a chart with historical data for the United States Imports of Passenger & Cargo Vessels Exc. Scrap.

Imports - Parts For Civilian Aircraft (Census Basis) in the United States decreased to 1357.29 USD Million in March from 1525.99 USD Million in February of 2020. Imports - Parts For Civilian Aircraft (Census Basi in the United States averaged 701.28 USD Million from 1989 until 2020, reaching an all time high of 1965.68 USD Million in January of 2019 and a record low of 167.03 USD Million in November of 1993. This page includes a chart with historical data for the United States Imports of Parts For Civilian Aircraft.

Imports - Other Industrial Machinery (Census Basis) in the United States decreased to 4556.32 USD Million in March from 4612.52 USD Million in February of 2020. Imports - Other Industrial Machinery (Census Basis in the United States averaged 2381.71 USD Million from 1989 until 2020, reaching an all time high of 5632 USD Million in August of 2019 and a record low of 107 USD Million in April of 2015. This page includes a chart with historical data for the United States Imports of Other Industrial Machinery.

Imports - Other Commercial Vessels, New & Used(Census Basis) in the United States increased to 10.71 USD Million in March from 9.33 USD Million in February of 2020. Imports - Other Commercial Vessels, New & Used(Cen in the United States averaged 9.37 USD Million from 1989 until 2020, reaching an all time high of 149.51 USD Million in January of 2004 and a record low of 0.28 USD Million in August of 1991. This page includes a chart with historical data for the United States Imports of Other Commercial Vessels, New & Used(c.

Imports - Paper & Paper Products, N.E.S.(Census Basis) in the United States increased to 608.20 USD Million in March from 599.61 USD Million in February of 2020. Imports - Paper & Paper Products, N.E.S.(Census Ba in the United States averaged 489.48 USD Million from 1989 until 2020, reaching an all time high of 789.16 USD Million in December of 2018 and a record low of 152.53 USD Million in September of 1989. This page includes a chart with historical data for the United States Imports of Paper & Paper Products, N.e.s.(census.

Imports - Paper & Paper Base Stocks (Census Basis) in the United States decreased to 901.17 USD Million in March from 917.50 USD Million in February of 2020. Imports - Paper & Paper Base Stocks (Census Basis) in the United States averaged 964.58 USD Million from 1989 until 2020, reaching an all time high of 1243.50 USD Million in August of 2006 and a record low of 628.05 USD Million in January of 1992. This page includes a chart with historical data for the United States Imports of Paper & Paper Base Stocks.

Imports - Other Finished Shingles, Molding & Wallboard(Census) in the United States increased to 951.10 USD Million in March from 920.53 USD Million in February of 2020. Imports - Other Finished Shingles, Molding & Wallb in the United States averaged 626.48 USD Million from 1989 until 2020, reaching an all time high of 6699 USD Million in March of 2015 and a record low of 103.83 USD Million in March of 1991. This page includes a chart with historical data for the United States Imports of Other Finished Shingles, Molding & Wal.

Imports - Other Boxes, Belting, Glass & Abrasives (Census) in the United States decreased to 2919.64 USD Million in March from 2937.97 USD Million in February of 2020. Imports - Other Boxes, Belting, Glass & Abrasives in the United States averaged 1574.92 USD Million from 1989 until 2020, reaching an all time high of 3316.99 USD Million in December of 2018 and a record low of 282.37 USD Million in January of 1989. This page includes a chart with historical data for the United States Imports of Other Boxes, Belting, Glass & Abrasives.

Imports - Other Materials Except Chemicals (Census Basis) in the United States increased to 128.32 USD Million in March from 114.12 USD Million in February of 2020. Imports - Other Materials Except Chemicals (Census in the United States averaged 122.15 USD Million from 1989 until 2020, reaching an all time high of 161.72 USD Million in September of 2000 and a record low of 85.32 USD Million in August of 2009. This page includes a chart with historical data for the United States Imports of Other Materials Except Chemicals.

Imports - Other Soft Bevg., Processed Coffee & Cocoa (Census) in the United States increased to 1704.29 USD Million in March from 1494.90 USD Million in February of 2020. Imports - Other Soft Bevg., Processed Coffee & Coc in the United States averaged 593.95 USD Million from 1989 until 2020, reaching an all time high of 1764.41 USD Million in March of 2019 and a record low of 77.10 USD Million in January of 1989. This page includes a chart with historical data for the United States Imports of Other Soft Bevg., Processed Coffee & C.

Imports - Other Non Agl. Foods & Food Additives (Census Basis) in the United States decreased to 104.15 USD Million in March from 104.41 USD Million in February of 2020. Imports - Other Non Agl. Foods & Food Additives (C in the United States averaged 47.25 USD Million from 1989 until 2020, reaching an all time high of 126.79 USD Million in December of 2018 and a record low of 18.20 USD Million in February of 1990. This page includes a chart with historical data for the United States Imports of Other Non Agl. Foods & Food Additives.

Imports of Scientific Instruments (4) Sitc in the United States increased to 5259 USD Million in March from 4926 USD Million in February of 2020. Imports of Scientific Instruments (4) Sitc in the United States averaged 2997.16 USD Million from 1996 until 2020, reaching an all time high of 5679 USD Million in July of 2019 and a record low of 898 USD Million in January of 1996. This page includes a chart with historical data for the United States Imports of Scientific Instruments (4) Sitc.

Imports of Photographic Equipment Sitc in the United States decreased to 1035 USD Million in March from 1064 USD Million in February of 2020. Imports of Photographic Equipment Sitc in the United States averaged 1078.49 USD Million from 2010 until 2020, reaching an all time high of 1385 USD Million in October of 2018 and a record low of 137 USD Million in January of 2010. This page includes a chart with historical data for the United States Imports of Photographic Equipment Sitc.

Imports of Power Generating Machines (4) Sitc in the United States increased to 6140 USD Million in March from 5987 USD Million in February of 2020. Imports of Power Generating Machines (4) Sitc in the United States averaged 5368.41 USD Million from 2010 until 2020, reaching an all time high of 7181 USD Million in March of 2019 and a record low of 2867 USD Million in January of 2010. This page includes a chart with historical data for the United States Imports of Power Generating Machines (4) Sitc.

Imports of Total Energy-related Petroluem Products in the United States decreased to 10111078 USD THO in March from 11916459 USD THO in February of 2020. Imports of Total Energy-related Petroluem Products in the United States averaged 21280816.90 USD THO from 2002 until 2020, reaching an all time high of 52397754 USD THO in July of 2008 and a record low of 5320599 USD THO in February of 2002. This page includes a chart with historical data for the United States Imports of Total Energy-related Petroluem Products.

Imports - U.S. Goods Returned & Reimports (Census Basis) in the United States increased to 7533.31 USD Million in March from 7388.21 USD Million in February of 2020. Imports - U.S. Goods Returned & Reimports (Census in the United States averaged 2996.80 USD Million from 1989 until 2020, reaching an all time high of 8238.14 USD Million in December of 2019 and a record low of 677.18 USD Million in January of 1989. This page includes a chart with historical data for the United States Imports of U.s. Goods Returned & Reimports Of.

Imports - Tv Receivers, Video Receivers & Oth. Video (Census) in the United States decreased to 1431.57 USD Million in March from 1804.94 USD Million in February of 2020. Imports - Tv Receivers, Video Receivers & Oth. Vid in the United States averaged 1912.92 USD Million from 1989 until 2020, reaching an all time high of 12708 USD Million in March of 2015 and a record low of 469.56 USD Million in May of 1990. This page includes a chart with historical data for the United States Imports of Tv Receivers, Video Receivers & Oth. V.

Imports - Toys, Shooting & Sporting Gds.,& Bicycles (Census) in the United States decreased to 2083.93 USD Million in March from 2477.58 USD Million in February of 2020. Imports - Toys, Shooting & Sporting Gds.,& Bicycle in the United States averaged 2085.75 USD Million from 1989 until 2020, reaching an all time high of 3671 USD Million in July of 2019 and a record low of 608.30 USD Million in January of 1989. This page includes a chart with historical data for the United States Imports Ofys, Shooting & Sporting Gds.,& Bicycles.

Imports - Sporting Apparel, Footwear & Gear (Census Basis) in the United States increased to 1004.73 USD Million in March from 921.03 USD Million in February of 2020. Imports - Sporting Apparel, Footwear & Gear (Censu in the United States averaged 622.49 USD Million from 1989 until 2020, reaching an all time high of 1218.93 USD Million in March of 2019 and a record low of 258.69 USD Million in January of 1989. This page includes a chart with historical data for the United States Imports of Sporting Apparel, Footwear & Gear.

Imports - Rugs & Oth. Textile Floor Covering (Census Basis) in the United States decreased to 225.92 USD Million in March from 254.72 USD Million in February of 2020. Imports - Rugs & Oth. Textile Floor Covering (Cens in the United States averaged 138 USD Million from 1989 until 2020, reaching an all time high of 281.91 USD Million in December of 2018 and a record low of 43.58 USD Million in December of 1990. This page includes a chart with historical data for the United States Imports of Rugs & Oth. Textile Floor Covering.

Imports - Recreational Eqp. & Mats. (Census Basis) in the United States decreased to 3061.43 USD Million in March from 3498.66 USD Million in February of 2020. Imports - Recreational Eqp. & Mats. (Census Basis) in the United States averaged 2883.95 USD Million from 1989 until 2020, reaching an all time high of 4870.10 USD Million in July of 2019 and a record low of 933.25 USD Million in March of 1991. This page includes a chart with historical data for the United States Imports of Recreational Eqp. & Mats.

Imports - Radios, Phonographs, Tape Decks & Oth.(Census Basis) in the United States decreased to 364.47 USD Million in March from 416.17 USD Million in February of 2020. Imports - Radios, Phonographs, Tape Decks & Oth.(C in the United States averaged 592.20 USD Million from 1989 until 2020, reaching an all time high of 1043.66 USD Million in February of 2005 and a record low of 323.27 USD Million in February of 2009. This page includes a chart with historical data for the United States Imports of Radios, Phonographs, Tape Decks & Oth.

Imports - Trucks, Buses & Spec-Purpose Vehicles (Census Basis) in the United States decreased to 3303.14 USD Million in March from 3629.61 USD Million in February of 2020. Imports - Trucks, Buses & Spec-Purpose Vehicles (C in the United States averaged 1760.71 USD Million from 1989 until 2020, reaching an all time high of 4303.64 USD Million in July of 2019 and a record low of 438.79 USD Million in June of 2009. This page includes a chart with historical data for the United States Imports of Trucks, Buses & Spec-purpose Vehicles.