How to turn a tire factory into a car wash
USACar wash investment specialist Jason Miller has just written an interesting piece on how existing buildings have been successfully converted to (sometimes enormous) express car washes. These so-called ‘big boxes’ previously hosted a warehouse, a...Read more
AMC Rambler gets its first wash in 33 years
DetailingIf you like car detailing videos, YouTube is a goldmine. Ever so often we come across one that’s a bit special. Like this video by WD Detailing. They found a forgotten AMC Rambler which got...Read more
Take 5 grows in New Orleans
American car wash operator Take 5 has announced the opening of two new express locations in the greater New Orleans area. The new sites are in Harvey and in Metairie. Both locations will offer free...Read more
A visual wrap up of the The Car Wash Show in Las Vegas
Photo specialThat’s a wrap! Yesterday was the closing day of The Car Wash Show in Las Vegas. Spread over three days, some 8,000 enthusiasts visited the trade show in the desert of Nevada, which was all...Read more
Spotless Brands expands management team
Hot on the heels of Mint Eco Wash, Spotless Brands also announced an expansion of their leadership team. After a recent $600 million capital injection, the company is planning to accelerate its growth in existing...Read more
Autobrite brings an express tunnel to Las Vegas
AutoBrite will install a mini-express tunnel at The Car Wash Show in Las Vegas. According to the American car wash builders, it’s perfect for smaller locations or IBA-owners looking to upgrade their business. Read more
Mint Eco Car Wash has a new COO
With Duncan Davis, American car wash company Mint Eco has a new chief operating officer. The company in Palm Beach County also took on a new chief capital markets officer and a new vice president...Read more
Tidal Wave opens two new express car washes
Tidal Wave Auto Spa opened two new locations in the US last week, one in Athens (Alabama) and the other in Jefferson City (Missouri).Read more
The Car Wash Show in Vegas is less than a week away
Las Vegas is getting ready for The Car Wash Show, next week. And so are hundreds of exhibitors, who will inhabit over 190,000+ square feet (almost 18000 m2) of space. Apart from the trade show,...Read more
Rinsed receives $20 million investment
Rinsed receives a $20 million investment from VMG Technology. With the new capital, the American car wash software developer hopes to strengthen its position on the market. Read more
Brushcom presents new brush in Las Vegas
Dutch brush engineers Brushcom will present their latest product at the Car Wash Show Las Vegas next month: the Hover. “It’s our innovative washing brush solution for the US.”Read more
Mister Car Wash improved their app
Mister Car Wash gave their famed Mister App a big overhaul. According to the Arizona based car wash company, the new app provides on-the-spot options and service and directs you to the nearest Mister Car...Read more
Cheetah Clean Auto Wash lands in Nashville
By acquiring the Wash Me Express and Suds Up car washes, American company Cheetah Clean Auto Wash has expanded its network into Nashville.Read more
When a rainforest catches fire..
Disaster struck in Rainforest Car Wash in Medina, USA last week, when a vehicle caught fire while inside their express tunnel. Fortunately no one got injured, thanks to the quick thinking and swift action of...Read more
Tommy’s opens 10 new car washes
Tommy’s Express Car Wash has opened ten new locations in the first part of 2023. They are mainly found in the south and Mid-west and all independently owned and operated.Read more
The American success story of Ammeraal Beltech
From building small conveyor belts for bakeries to a multinational with quite some takeovers along the route, the history of Ammeraal Beltech is an exciting one. Its plastic modular belts are a huge success in...Read more
El reopens Smart
El Car Wash in Florida recently completed the acquisition of Smart Car Wash. After modernizing the locations in North Miami Beach and West Palm Beach, they reopened them.Read more
Rinsed hooks up with ICS
OPW Vehicle Wash Solutions’ ICS has announced a partnership with Rinsed software. Goal is to create a more streamlined on-boarding process for vehicle wash customers.Read more