General Motors GM and Ford , two of Detroits automotive giants, both reported a notable increase in their U.S. car sales for the second quarter on Tuesday.
This rise is partly attributed to consumers expediting purchases in anticipation of new U.S. tariffs.
GM saw a 7.3 per cent rise in vehicle deliveries, reaching 746,588 units. This growth was driven by strong demand for pickup trucks and SUVs, alongside positive sales of more affordable models.
Ford experienced an even larger jump, with a 14.2 per cent increase in sales, totalling 612,095 vehicles. Fords boost was significantly helped by a popular programme that offered customers employee pricing on many of its models.
Despite the auto industry being a key focus of President Donald Trumps trade policies, consumers havent yet seen major price hikes due to tariffs.