The biggest trends in the car wash industry right now are cashless payment, a conversion to belt conveyors and the...Ryan Essenburg (Tommy’s) predicts return of pay vacuums at car washes
At the German company CleanCar customers can fill up and wash the car and test for Covid-19. The car wash...German car wash CleanCar becomes Covid-19 test site
All-in Carwash in the Netherland is a fully automated tunnel where up to 120 cars can be washed an hour....Video: virtual car wash tour of All-in Carwash in the Netherlands
Automechanika Frankfurt reveals new concept for 2021
This year’s Automechanika Frankfurt, from 14 to 16 September, will be in a ‘Digital Plus’ format. In addition to a compact physical exhibition, Automechanika’s primary focus is on offering all participants the opportunity to network...Read more
Live blog: Again many inspirational speakers during the second day of Carwash Show Europe
Welcome to this live blog about the second day of the Carwash Show Europe Digital Stage 2021. The event will be broadcast live from the ProMedia studios in Rotterdam. At this digital fair you will...Read more
Live blog: full programme during first day of Carwash Show Europe
Welcome to this live blog about the first day of the Carwash Show Europe Digital Stage 2021. The event will be broadcasted live from ProMedia’s studios in Rotterdam. At this digital fair you will hear...Read more
Christ wins design award for Vega washing system
Manufacturer Otto Christ AG has won a Red Dot Award for its Vega washing system. Christ’s rollover stands for shorter waiting times, a better customer experience and more washes for the operator. For Christ, the...Read more
Istobal starts production in China
The Spanish carwashbuilder Istobal drives its international expansion plan and starts production in China a year after starting its exports to this country. The production is situated about 80 kilometers from Shanghai, sales offices for...Read more
Patent for Superoperator’s invention in the United States
Superoperator has been granted a US patent ‘System for controlling a service station related to a vehicle’ in the United States. In Finland, the corresponding patent became legally valid already in 2019.Read more
DiBO opens self-service car wash in Latvia
Recently a new DiBO self-service car wash opened for business in Saldus, a city in the west of Latvia. It concerns a DiBO NEW 2000 self-service car wash with a total of four washing places....Read more
Istobal acquires its US distributor Pacific Pride Carwash Company
Istobal has acquired its US distributor Pacific Pride Carwash Company. The aim of the acquisition is to strengthens Istobals presence in the western part of North America. Istobal claims this is the first of other...Read moreCar Wash Show Europe turns into digital trade show for 2021
Save the date! On 28 & 29 April 2021, Car Wash Show Europe is the unique digital meeting place to hear about the latest developments in this industry and to meet your relevant matches in...Read more
Istobal launches free use of Smartwash
Istobal now offers free use of Smartwash, a system that allows operators of Istobal-equipment insights into the data of their facility. Smartwash extracts and analyses accounting and installation status data as well as user behaviour...Read moreDover and OPW Acquire Innovative Control Systems
Dover, and its OPW business unit, announced that it has acquired Innovative Control Systems, Inc. (ICS), an industry-leading provider of technology solutions for the car wash industry. ICS will now become part of OPW’s Vehicle...Read more
American car wash legend William ‘Red’ Lewis passed away
William ‘Red’ Lewis was a legend in the car wash industry and not only in America. He is considered to be the inventor of the car wash where contactless washing was done. Lewis was 78...Read more
CWA urges Scottish Government to allow automated car washes to open
The Petrol Retailers Association (PRA) and Car Wash Association (CWA) continue to lobby the Scottish Government regarding the closure of Automated Car Washes.Read more
Video: documentary about world’s largest car wash
The biggest car wash in the world can be found in Stuttgart-Feuerbach, Germany. This Mr. Wash washes up to 4.000 cars per day and cleans the interior of over a 1.000 cars. You can also...Read more
Mister Car Wash sells its Mister Oil Change Express locations to Valvoline
Mister Car Wash has announced the sale of its 27 Mister Oil Change Express locations to Valvoline Instant Oil ChangeSM in a transaction that closed December 11, 2020. Mister Car Wash is one of the...Read more