Every 5th German car wash without social media
MarketingCompared to Scandinavia and many other West European countries, Germany is a bit less digitalized. Car wash companies are no exception, a recent survey learns. Almost 20% of German carwash owners have no social media...Read more
German ‘car wash destroyer’ loses driver’s license
GermanyA pick-up truck has caused considerable damage at a car wash near München. His van was too high for the facility. But that didn’t stop the driver from entering the car wash, news site Merkur.de...Read more
Christ wins Red Dot design award (again)
GermanyThe Evo Star car wash by Christ recently won a Red Dot Award. According to the proud German car wash manufacturer, the award ‘is a confirmation of the continuous pursuit of innovation and quality in...Read more
Car wash badly damaged in accident
GermanyAn accident in a German car wash has caused extensive damage last week. A car owner lost control over his vehicle and drove high-speed through the tunnel. The damage is in the six-figure range.Read more
Aral looks into the future of mobility
GermanyUltra-fast charging stations, maintenance stations for autonomous fleets and landing pads for air cabs. These are just few of the predictions made in a new German study about the future of mobility.Read more
Germany breaks car washing world record
GermanyThey did it! HEM set a new world record in car washing last Friday. With 10,199 car washes in under eight hours, the German service station company broke the previous world record of 7,197 car...Read more
HEM plans to break car wash world record
GermanyWhile European soccer fans are anxiously awaiting the upcoming European Championships in Germany, HEM service will try to break the world record in car washing this Friday. Read moreFuture mobility: what are the consequences for car washes?
SustainabilityThe mobility industry is undergoing rapid change, driven by trends such as EV driving, shared mobility and autonomous cars. These developments pose new challenges for the car wash industry and at the same time open...Read more
Cross-border car washing
Germany / The NetherlandsIn a week where Europe will choose a new parliament, ProMedia visited a transnational car wash. Perfect Carwash operates both in The Netherlands and in Germany, simply ignoring any borders.Read more
WashTec presents new wheel washer
GermanyWashTec has just introduced a new wheel washer for SoftLine² car washes. According to the German company it eliminates the need for a pre-wash, which should speed up the wash cycle. Read more
Kärcher cuts back their CO₂ emissions
SustainabilityKärcher has published its sustainability report for last year. According to the German wash specialist, their CO₂ emissions per million euros of turnover in 2023 were only 7.8 tons compared to 12.7 tons in 2020.Read more
Looking back on the UNITI expo
Uniti expo day 3The last day of UNITI expo 2024 ended successfully. The fair attracted many visitors from Germany and the surrounding Central European countries. Fewer people came from the Netherlands, which could partly have to do with...Read more
TSG presents new payment options at UNITI
GermanyTSG Germany will be presenting a new payment system during the UNITI Expo 2024. It’s called ChargePay and will be an addition to the range of payment options.Read more
Caramba becomes Berner Wash
the Netherlands / GermanyChemical specialist Caramba will be integrated into the Berner Group. The European retail company will initially use this approach as a pilot project in Germany and the Netherlands.Read more
‘Mr Wax’ to open in Duisburg
GermanyGerman car wash chain Mr. Wash is currently building a new double tunnel wash in Duisburg which will include a ‘waxing conveyor belt’. The carwash is set to open in the summer of 2025.Read more
Carwashpro at UNITI Expo
GermanyEvery two years, entrepreneurs and representatives from the gas station and carwash industry meet at the UNITI expo in Stuttgart. Like last time, ProMedia will again be present with a booth.Read more
How and when do Germans wash their cars?
GermanyA current survey by gas station chain HEM on the topic of car washing reveals the preferences and habits of Germans when it comes to cleaning their vehicles. Although 33 percent of those surveyed think...Read more
Sahara dust hits during Easter
EuropeThe first noticeable cloud of Saharan dust will hit parts of Europe during the Easter weekend. Car washes should be prepared for extra traffic.Read more