WashTec has a new CSO
A ‘generation shake up’ in the board of WashTec recently. Long-time board member Stephan Weber stepped down last month and is succeeded by Sebastian Kutz (43).Read more
Germany implements New National Water Strategy
The German government has approved a National Water Strategy. Federal Environment Minister Steffi Lemke said that the climate crisis could make water a scarce commodity in Germany in the future. The new water strategy is...Read more
How a German city frustrates a new car wash
An experienced self-service car wash operator plans to open a new location in Recklinghausen, Germany. But the city council has repeatedly rejected the plans, using new reasons every time. The applicant is getting increasingly desperate.Read more
Snow hits part of Europe. Busy days ahead in the car wash
Northern Europe returned to a full on winter this week, with temperatures falling significantly below seasonal norms due to a very cold Arctic air mass. In large parts of Denmark and the southern part of...Read more
Lotus Carwash in Zülpich opens
With the opening of Lotus Carwash in Zülpich, Germany has gained another large car wash with indoor vacuuming and self-service wash bays. The competition in the surrounding areas was not great before Lotus landed. Therefore,...Read more
Kärcher increased sales two years in a row
Despite a conceivably difficult environment, Kärcher was able to increase its sales slightly again last year. At 3.161 billion euros, they were 2.2 percent higher than in the previous record year.Read more
Dust cloud from Sahara disappoints
A cloud of Sahara dust was announced over parts of Europe last week. Many car wash owners were already rubbing their hands, since dust combined with rain would mean a busy week. But so far,...Read more
How Mr. Wash handles customer complaints
A customer of Mr. Wash recently complained about what he saw as an unsatisfactory solution of alledged damage endured in the car wash. This prompted us to ask Germany’s largest car wash chain how the...Read more
WashTec launches information portal on sustainability
WashTec has launched an information portal on fully sustainable vehicle washing. Climate crisis, consumer trends, new mobility concepts – the need for guidance on how to make mobility sustainable in all aspects has never been...Read more
Westfalen car washes become CO₂-neutral
All car washes of the German Westfalen Group will become CO₂-neutral in the next two years. As of last month, 6 of their 14 locations have already completed the transformation.Read more
IMO celebrates 12 blue car washes in Berlin
Car wash operator IMO rebranded its Berlin car washes. All twelve of them got the new blue design which was announced by the German carwash operator last year. The makeover was turned into a big...Read more
How did the first year of the Neumarkt car wash park go?
Not every new car wash becomes profitable. But in the hilly South-German Oberpfalz , the manager of the Waschpark Neumarkt looks back on a very successful first year. Since they started, they have washed more...Read more
Why did VW post an incomplete car wash video on E-cars?
German car company VW recently posted an instruction video on YouTube, posing the question “Can I drive my ID.4 through a car wash?” But instead of addressing the real challenges of modern E-vehicles in car...Read more
Car scanning company Twinner opens in Berlin
Those who want to get a digital twin of their car should head to Berlin, where Twinner just opened its first store. Their 3D-pictures should make it easier to sell a vehicle on the secondhand...Read more
No more Sunday washing at Mr. Wash
Starting next year, the German company Mr. Wash will keep all its branches closed on Sundays. It will save the well-known car wash chain a lot of energy. But there is more to it.Read more
Chinese e-car company NIO expands in Europe
After their launch in Norway this spring, Chinese charging company NIO has expanded their footprint in the European market by also settling down in Germany, Denmark, Sweden and the Netherlands.Read more
Kärcher Cleanpark in Borgholz opened
A mineral oil dealer in the German town of Borgholz wanted to open a ‘no hassle’ car wash. So they chose Kärcher, who set up a self-service car wash. Customers seem very satisfied with the...Read more
IMO Car Wash turns blue
IMO Car Wash is turning to blue as their brand color. “The World’s favorite car wash” operates in 13 countries throughout Europe. Gradually, the company will rebrand and renovate all their washes. In Germany alone,...Read more