JUHUU Bike Wash opens and it’s free
AustriaAustria has just gotten its first bicycle wash. It’s a cooperation between Wintersteiger Sports and the University of Applied Sciences Technikum Wien. During the trial period, washing will be free of charge.Read more
Three more for Big Dan
USAWithin a months time, Big Dan’s Car Wash has added three more car washes to their roster. They recently opened express tunnels in Georgia, Atlanta and Florida. Read more
Interview with Savona, the wash box innovators
The NetherlandsDutch self service wash specialist Savona is pushing hard. Not only with their unique wooden washbox but also with other innovations that make car washing more fun, easier and energy efficient. “We are part of...Read more
Car washing on Black Friday
Black FridayFrom discounts and free washes for black cars to free money for everyone that shows up with a car. Here are some of the more remarkable Black Friday car wash offers around the world.Read more
Naspro: from Covid-disinfection to a detailing company
BangladeshIt doesn’t happen every day we come across an interesting article about a successful car wash in….Bangladesh. Naspro Auto Detailing started out as a disinfection firm in Covid times but now has 15 skilled staff...Read more
A visual report of the Tankstation Vakbeurs 2023
The NetherlandsIt’s a wrap! The ninth edition of the Dutch trade show Tankstation Vakbeurs in Utrecht had plenty of news. From the new Dog Cyberwash – inspired by the Tesla Cybertruck – to many surprising innovations...Read more
Interview with the new BTG Minden chairman
GermanyBTG Minden has just had a rejuvenation. After more than 33 years on the board of the German Association of Petrol Stations and Commercial Car washes, Joachim Jäckel has stepped down. He is replaced by...Read more
Spark finds $30 million in growth capital
USAYet another car wash chain has found private equity money for further growth. The East Coast-based Spark Car Wash has raised $30 million of additional growth capital through a Series B round led by GoPoint...Read more
British car wash owners handed slavery orders
UKHand car washes and worker exploitation remain a toxic combination in parts of the United Kingdom. Last month, the owners of two Lincolnshire hand car washes have been handed Slavery and Trafficking Risk Orders (STRO)...Read more
‘Mobility hubs will soon replace gas stations’
Report from the trade show floorGas stations will soon be a thing of the past, we learned on the first day of the trade show Tankstation Vakbeurs in Utrecht. “In its current form, the gas station will last another 15...Read more
The Tankstation Vakbeurs kicks off. Here’s a few tips
Trade ShowToday is the first of two days of the Dutch trade show Tankstation Vakbeurs in Utrecht. Here’s a few essential stops on your route, as a visitor. From roasted apple-scented foam to intelligent vacuuming. Read more
IMO app reaches milestone
digital The IMO Car Wash Group has just reached a milestone, with more than 1 million downloads of their mobile app. With the app, customers can pay for washes, collect and redeem rewards, and subscribe to...Read more
Christ brings their sustainable Alpha to Utrecht
Trade showChrist Wash Systems is showing their new Alpha rollover at the Dutch trade show Tankstation Vakbeurs. This new generation rollover is faster and more sustainable when it comes to using electricity, water and air. “With...Read more
Soapy Joe’s Pets and Vets campaign
USAThe successful Pets and Vets campaign by Soapy Joe’s Car Wash is live again. Customers can submit a photo of their pet or veteran online at SoapyJoe’s and the company will turn it into a...Read more
Fargo gets another Silverstar Car Wash
USAEven though there doesn’t seem to be a shortage of car washes in Fargo, Silverstar has recently opened another one in the city in North Dakota. Silverstar is part of Mammoth Holdings, which now has...Read more
Traralgon has a new car wash
AustraliaWashTec has recently installed their new Silverlight combi machine in The Wash Station at Traralgon. Like so many car washes down under, it also includes a dog wash.Read more
Todler seriously injured in wash box
GermanyA three-year-old child was seriously injured last weekend during an accident on the premises of a car wash in Bohmte in the district of Osnabrück, Germany. Read more
Circle K reaches 100 locations in Sweden
Scandinavia Circle K has opened its 100th location in Sweden. Many of their service stations also offer car washing. About a third of the Swedish Circle K’s are now providing electrical charging. Read more