http://www.toledoblade.com The Latest News from Toledoblade.com (v5) Sat, 11 Apr 2026 04:00:55 GMT en-us hourly 1 https://www.toledoblade.com/business/automotive/2026/04/11/behind-the-wheel-these-used-suvs-hold-value-best/stories/20260411011 https://www.toledoblade.com/business/automotive/2026/04/11/behind-the-wheel-these-used-suvs-hold-value-best/stories/20260411011#comments Sat, 11 Apr 2026 10:00:00 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/business/automotive/2026/04/11/behind-the-wheel-these-used-suvs-hold-value-best/stories/20260411011 There’s a lot of satisfaction and enjoyment that comes along with buying a new or used vehicle. Less appealing is the drop in value as your vehicle gets older. The 2023 Toyota Corolla Cross is comfortable and practical, and Toyota throws in a generous number of standard features for the money. The 2023 HR-V is Honda's smallest SUV, but the HR-V packs a ton of utility and clever features into a compact package. The 2023 Toyota RAV4 Hybrid combines a roomy interior and smooth ride with the practical benefits of large cargo space and impressive fuel savings. The 2023 Honda CR-V has a smooth ride, some helpful technology features, and ample interior space for passengers and cargo. The 2023 Toyota 4Runner is a rugged, old-school midsize SUV that's found success as an alternative to bland car-based SUVs. The 2023 Ford Bronco is designed for off-roading and even has a removable roof and doors, so you can drive topless for that extra bit of sunshine. The 2023 Toyota Highlander Hybrid's third row and cargo area are a bit small, but a comfortable ride and plentiful standard features make it well worth a look. The 2023 Honda Pilot is comfortable and plenty spacious for its front and middle-row passengers. The 2023 Toyota Sequoia stands out with its powerful hybrid powertrain, bold style, and impressive towing and off-road capabilities. The 2023 Chevrolet Tahoe is a capable vehicle for towing that can be outfitted with a lot of Chevy's latest technology features. https://www.toledoblade.com/business/labor/2026/04/10/michigan-betting-that-space-is-next-frontier-create-jobs/stories/20260410113 https://www.toledoblade.com/business/labor/2026/04/10/michigan-betting-that-space-is-next-frontier-create-jobs/stories/20260410113#comments Fri, 10 Apr 2026 15:43:27 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/business/labor/2026/04/10/michigan-betting-that-space-is-next-frontier-create-jobs/stories/20260410113 When the U.S. this month sent its first crewed rocket mission into space in 50 years, Michigan-made products went along for the ride. In this image provided by NASA, the Artemis II crew captured this image of Orion spacecraft pictured from one of the cameras mounted on its solar array wings on April 7. https://www.toledoblade.com/business/stock-market/2026/04/10/stocks-drift-lower-oil-prices-ease-ahead-planned-us-iran-talks/stories/20260410122 https://www.toledoblade.com/business/stock-market/2026/04/10/stocks-drift-lower-oil-prices-ease-ahead-planned-us-iran-talks/stories/20260410122#comments Fri, 10 Apr 2026 20:38:24 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/business/stock-market/2026/04/10/stocks-drift-lower-oil-prices-ease-ahead-planned-us-iran-talks/stories/20260410122 Stocks drifted mostly lower on Wall Street and oil prices slipped Friday ahead of planned U.S.-Iran talks following a shaky ceasefire agreement. Bobby Charmak works on the floor at the New York Stock Exchange in New York, Tuesday, April 7, 2026. (AP Photo/Seth Wenig) https://www.toledoblade.com/business/retail/2026/04/10/inflation-may-jump-by-most-in-nearly-four-years-as-gas-prices-spike-wake-of-iran/stories/20260410104 https://www.toledoblade.com/business/retail/2026/04/10/inflation-may-jump-by-most-in-nearly-four-years-as-gas-prices-spike-wake-of-iran/stories/20260410104#comments Fri, 10 Apr 2026 10:41:44 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/business/retail/2026/04/10/inflation-may-jump-by-most-in-nearly-four-years-as-gas-prices-spike-wake-of-iran/stories/20260410104 WASHINGTON — Soaring gas prices are expected to produce a spike in inflation when the government reports consumer prices for March on Friday, likely unnerving the inflation fighters at the Federal Reserve and heightening the political challenges of rising costs for the White House. Pantry staples, including infant formula and dairy products, are sold at a market serving the Central American immigrant community in the Westlake/Pico Union area of Los Angeles, April 7. https://www.toledoblade.com/business/development/2026/04/10/whirlpool-announces-60m-perrysburg-factory-addition-of-about-100-jobs/stories/20260409102 https://www.toledoblade.com/business/development/2026/04/10/whirlpool-announces-60m-perrysburg-factory-addition-of-about-100-jobs/stories/20260409102#comments Fri, 10 Apr 2026 15:36:44 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/business/development/2026/04/10/whirlpool-announces-60m-perrysburg-factory-addition-of-about-100-jobs/stories/20260409102 CLYDE, Ohio — Whirlpool Corp. is adding a factory in Perrysburg, investing $60 million over the next two years and creating as many as 150 jobs. Workers assemble washing machines at the Whirlpool plant on April 10 in Clyde. Ambassador Jamieson Greer, left, tours the Whirlpool plant April 10 in Clyde. Ambassador Jamieson Greer, left, tours the Whirlpool plant April 10 in Clyde. Ambassador Jamieson Greer, left, tours the Whirlpool plant on April 10 in Clyde. Workers assemble washing machines at the Whirlpool plant on April 10 in Clyde. Workers assemble washing machines at the Whirlpool plant Friday, April 10, 2026, in Clyde. Whirlpool Corporation announced plans to further expand its industry-leading U.S. manufacturing footprint with the addition of a new, state-of-the-art production facility in Perrysburg, Ohio, Workers assemble washing machines at the Whirlpool plant on April 10 in Clyde. Whirlpool workers listen as Whirlpool Corporation announces plans to further expand its industry-leading U.S. manufacturing footprint with the addition of a new, state-of-the-art production facility that will be located in Perrysburg on April 10 in Clyde. Whirlpool workers listen as Whirlpool Corporation announces plans to further expand its industry-leading U.S. manufacturing footprint with the addition of a new, state-of-the-art production facility that will be located in Perrysburg on April 10 in Clyde. U.S. Senator Bernie Moreno speaks after touring the Whirlpool plant on April 10 in Clyde. Ambassador Jamieson Greer speaks after touring the Whirlpool plant on April 10 in Clyde. U.S. Rep. Marcy Kaptur speaks after touring the Whirlpool plant on April 10 in Clyde. U.S.Rep. Bob Latta speaks after touring the Whirlpool plant on April 10 in Clyde. Marc Bitzer, Whirlpool Corporation chairman and CEO, announces plans to further expand its U.S. manufacturing footprint with the addition of a new, state-of-the-art production facility in Perrysburg on April 10 in Clyde. https://www.toledoblade.com/business/retail/2026/04/10/wine-bar-to-offer-one-of-each-in-ostrich-towne/stories/20260314014 https://www.toledoblade.com/business/retail/2026/04/10/wine-bar-to-offer-one-of-each-in-ostrich-towne/stories/20260314014#comments Fri, 10 Apr 2026 12:00:00 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/business/retail/2026/04/10/wine-bar-to-offer-one-of-each-in-ostrich-towne/stories/20260314014 Some might be scared to jump into the wine industry after years working in finance, but not John Metz. John Metz looks to open his One of Each in an open space at Ostrich Towne on March 19 in the Vistula neighborhood of Toledo. John Metz looks to open his One of Each in an open space at Ostrich Towne on March 19 in the Vistula neighborhood of Toledo. John Metz looks to open his One of Each in an open space at Ostrich Towne on March 19 in the Vistula neighborhood of Toledo. John Metz looks to open his One of Each in an open space at Ostrich Towne on March 19 in the Vistula neighborhood of Toledo. John Metz looks to open his One of Each in an open space at Ostrich Towne on March 19 in the Vistula neighborhood of Toledo. https://www.toledoblade.com/business/retail/2026/04/10/stefano-gabbana-stepped-down-as-dolce-gabbana-chairman-will-keep-creative-role/stories/20260410106 https://www.toledoblade.com/business/retail/2026/04/10/stefano-gabbana-stepped-down-as-dolce-gabbana-chairman-will-keep-creative-role/stories/20260410106#comments Fri, 10 Apr 2026 10:46:40 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/business/retail/2026/04/10/stefano-gabbana-stepped-down-as-dolce-gabbana-chairman-will-keep-creative-role/stories/20260410106 MILAN — Stefano Gabbana has stepped down as chairman of the fashion house that he co-founded with Domenico Dolce, the company said on Friday. https://www.toledoblade.com/business/development/2026/04/09/keybank-makes-225-000-investment-historic-south-initiative-home-repair-program/stories/20260409108 https://www.toledoblade.com/business/development/2026/04/09/keybank-makes-225-000-investment-historic-south-initiative-home-repair-program/stories/20260409108#comments Thu, 09 Apr 2026 21:17:22 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/business/development/2026/04/09/keybank-makes-225-000-investment-historic-south-initiative-home-repair-program/stories/20260409108 Dannielle and Nick Decair have had significant repairs done to their home on Jervis Street thanks to the Historic South Initiative’s Exterior Home Repair Program. From left, Carla Frost of KeyBank, Carl Wagner, chairman of the Historic South Initiative, Joe Cordella of HSI, Mike Anderson of HSI, and KeyBank Market President Dan Dower during a news conference announcing KeyBank is making a $225,000 investment to preserve affordable housing in Toledo's Old South End on April 9 in Toledo. Carl Wagner, chairman of the Historic South Initiative, speaks during a news conference announcing KeyBank is making a $225,000 investment to preserve affordable housing in Toledo's Old South End on April 9 in Toledo. Carl Wagner, chairman of the Historic South Initiative, speaks during a news conference announcing KeyBank is making a $225,000 investment to preserve affordable housing in Toledo's Old South End on April 9 in Toledo. KeyBank Market President Dan Dower speaks during a news conference announcing KeyBank is making a $225,000 investment to preserve affordable housing in Toledo's Old South End on April 9 in Toledo. https://www.toledoblade.com/business/stock-market/2026/04/09/stocks-rise-oil-prices-trim-gains-hopes-ceasefire-iran/stories/20260409118 https://www.toledoblade.com/business/stock-market/2026/04/09/stocks-rise-oil-prices-trim-gains-hopes-ceasefire-iran/stories/20260409118#comments Thu, 09 Apr 2026 20:58:28 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/business/stock-market/2026/04/09/stocks-rise-oil-prices-trim-gains-hopes-ceasefire-iran/stories/20260409118 NEW YORK — U.S. stocks rose Thursday, even though oil prices did too, as financial markets moved more modestly a day after surging on optimism about a cease-fire in the war with Iran. Robert Greason works on the floor at the New York Stock Exchange in New York on April 7. https://www.toledoblade.com/business/real-estate/2026/04/09/average-u-s-long-term-mortgage-rate-eases-to-6-37-after-rising-five-weeks-in/stories/20260409103 https://www.toledoblade.com/business/real-estate/2026/04/09/average-u-s-long-term-mortgage-rate-eases-to-6-37-after-rising-five-weeks-in/stories/20260409103#comments Thu, 09 Apr 2026 17:28:12 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/business/real-estate/2026/04/09/average-u-s-long-term-mortgage-rate-eases-to-6-37-after-rising-five-weeks-in/stories/20260409103 The average long-term U.S. mortgage rate eased this week, a modest relief for prospective homebuyers who have been facing higher borrowing costs as mortgage rates climbed to the highest level in nearly seven months. In this July 26, 2011 photo, a sale pending sign is posted outside a house in Bath, Maine. https://www.toledoblade.com/business/labor/2026/04/09/US-filings-for-jobless-aid-jump-to-219-00-last-week-but-remain-within-stable-range-of-past-few-years/stories/20260409094 https://www.toledoblade.com/business/labor/2026/04/09/US-filings-for-jobless-aid-jump-to-219-00-last-week-but-remain-within-stable-range-of-past-few-years/stories/20260409094#comments Thu, 09 Apr 2026 12:58:16 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/business/labor/2026/04/09/US-filings-for-jobless-aid-jump-to-219-00-last-week-but-remain-within-stable-range-of-past-few-years/stories/20260409094 WASHINGTON — U.S. applications for unemployment benefits rose last week before Iran, Israel and the U.S. announced a two-week ceasefire deal that injected a degree of optimism into a still-clouded global economic picture. Help wanted sign is displayed at a store in Chicago March 25. https://www.toledoblade.com/business/stock-market/2026/04/08/oil-plunges-below-95-dow-surges-1-300-worldwide-rally-ceasefire-iran/stories/20260408105 https://www.toledoblade.com/business/stock-market/2026/04/08/oil-plunges-below-95-dow-surges-1-300-worldwide-rally-ceasefire-iran/stories/20260408105#comments Wed, 08 Apr 2026 20:44:45 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/business/stock-market/2026/04/08/oil-plunges-below-95-dow-surges-1-300-worldwide-rally-ceasefire-iran/stories/20260408105 NEW YORK — Oil prices plunged below $95 per barrel, and stock markets surged worldwide Wednesday after President Donald Trump pulled back from his threat to destroy Iran. John Mauro works on the floor at the New York Stock Exchange in New York, on April 7. https://www.toledoblade.com/business/automotive/2026/04/08/gm-recalling-more-than-270-000-chevrolet-malibu-vehicles-in-u-s-due-to-rearview/stories/20260408085 https://www.toledoblade.com/business/automotive/2026/04/08/gm-recalling-more-than-270-000-chevrolet-malibu-vehicles-in-u-s-due-to-rearview/stories/20260408085#comments Wed, 08 Apr 2026 15:24:54 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/business/automotive/2026/04/08/gm-recalling-more-than-270-000-chevrolet-malibu-vehicles-in-u-s-due-to-rearview/stories/20260408085 General Motors is recalling more than 270,000 Chevrolet Malibu vehicles in the U.S. because the rearview camera screen may display a distorted or blank image. A Chevrolet logo is shown at the North American International Auto Show in Detroit, Sept. 13, 2023. https://www.toledoblade.com/business/real-estate/2026/04/08/real-estate-transfers-4-8/stories/20260408001 https://www.toledoblade.com/business/real-estate/2026/04/08/real-estate-transfers-4-8/stories/20260408001#comments Wed, 08 Apr 2026 10:00:00 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/business/real-estate/2026/04/08/real-estate-transfers-4-8/stories/20260408001 March 27-April 2, 2026 A House For Sale sign is displayed in front of a home in Evanston, Ill. on March 25. https://www.toledoblade.com/business/retail/2026/04/07/napoleon-goodwill-store-moving-to-former-rite-aid/stories/20260407098 https://www.toledoblade.com/business/retail/2026/04/07/napoleon-goodwill-store-moving-to-former-rite-aid/stories/20260407098#comments Tue, 07 Apr 2026 18:06:00 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/business/retail/2026/04/07/napoleon-goodwill-store-moving-to-former-rite-aid/stories/20260407098 NAPOLEON — Napoleon’s Goodwill store is moving from its current location on Lagrange Street to a former Rite Aid location on Scott Street. The new Goodwill store in Napoleon will be located at 1111 Scott St. https://www.toledoblade.com/business/development/2026/04/07/maumee-gets-update-on-90m-project-to-revitalize-fallen-timbers-area/stories/20260406089 https://www.toledoblade.com/business/development/2026/04/07/maumee-gets-update-on-90m-project-to-revitalize-fallen-timbers-area/stories/20260406089#comments Tue, 07 Apr 2026 10:55:15 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/business/development/2026/04/07/maumee-gets-update-on-90m-project-to-revitalize-fallen-timbers-area/stories/20260406089 A new community authority will help the city of Maumee redevelop the Shops at Fallen Timbers, a process that was explained to residents and city council Monday night. About 40 people attended the Maumee City Council meeting in council chambers Monday in Maumee. The Shops at Fallen Timbers. The Shops at Fallen Timbers. https://www.toledoblade.com/business/stock-market/2026/04/07/us-stocks-swing-from-losses-tiny-gain-uncertainty-builds-ahead-trump-deadline/stories/20260407110 https://www.toledoblade.com/business/stock-market/2026/04/07/us-stocks-swing-from-losses-tiny-gain-uncertainty-builds-ahead-trump-deadline/stories/20260407110#comments Tue, 07 Apr 2026 20:39:30 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/business/stock-market/2026/04/07/us-stocks-swing-from-losses-tiny-gain-uncertainty-builds-ahead-trump-deadline/stories/20260407110 NEW YORK — U.S. stocks swung sharply Tuesday as uncertainty about the war with Iran increased ahead of a looming deadline set by President Donald Trump to destroy Iranian power plants and bridges. Ed Curran works on the floor at the New York Stock Exchange. https://www.toledoblade.com/business/automotive/2026/04/07/ford-recalls-more-than-400-000-trucks-suvs-because-windshield-wipers-can-fail/stories/20260407094 https://www.toledoblade.com/business/automotive/2026/04/07/ford-recalls-more-than-400-000-trucks-suvs-because-windshield-wipers-can-fail/stories/20260407094#comments Tue, 07 Apr 2026 14:42:09 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/business/automotive/2026/04/07/ford-recalls-more-than-400-000-trucks-suvs-because-windshield-wipers-can-fail/stories/20260407094 Ford Motor Co. is recalling more than 400,000 vehicles because the windshield wiper arms can break, causing reduced visibility and increasing the risk of a crash. The Ford logo is seen on the grill of a Ford Explorer on display at the Pittsburgh International Auto Show, in Pittsburgh, on Feb. 15, 2024. https://www.toledoblade.com/business/technology/2026/04/07/samsung-discontinuing-texting-app-users-to-switch-to-google-messages/stories/20260407088 https://www.toledoblade.com/business/technology/2026/04/07/samsung-discontinuing-texting-app-users-to-switch-to-google-messages/stories/20260407088#comments Tue, 07 Apr 2026 10:39:38 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/business/technology/2026/04/07/samsung-discontinuing-texting-app-users-to-switch-to-google-messages/stories/20260407088 NEW YORK — Samsung is saying goodbye its namesake texting app. Samsung unveils its latest Galaxy smartphones during a showcase in San Francisco, Feb. 25. https://www.toledoblade.com/business/stock-market/2026/04/06/us-stocks-drift-higher-ahead-trumps-deadline-bomb-iranian-power-plants/stories/20260406095 https://www.toledoblade.com/business/stock-market/2026/04/06/us-stocks-drift-higher-ahead-trumps-deadline-bomb-iranian-power-plants/stories/20260406095#comments Mon, 06 Apr 2026 20:32:21 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/business/stock-market/2026/04/06/us-stocks-drift-higher-ahead-trumps-deadline-bomb-iranian-power-plants/stories/20260406095 NEW YORK — U.S. stocks drifted higher in hesitant trading on Monday, ahead of a deadline that President Donald Trump has set to bomb Iranian power plants. Patrick McKeon, center, works on the floor at the New York Stock Exchange on March 31.