Ford and Toyota shares jump 6% on strong vehicle demand despite economic challenges

Ford Motor and Toyota Motor shares each rose about 6% amid signs of robust vehicle demand. Ford's gain is driven by steady sales of its F-Series trucks and growth in high-margin software subscriptions, despite ongoing challenges like tariffs and production issues. Toyota's rise is linked to positive sales data from Taiwan and a strong push into electric vehicles, even as it faces tariff-related income pressures. Together, these moves suggest global auto demand remains resilient, though risks like tariffs and EV costs persist.