ICA brings LEAD program to EverWash
USAThe International Carwash Association (ICA) has started a strategic partnership with EverWash to bring the LEAD™ program to their extensive network. EverWash is one of the biggest car wash membership platforms in the US.Read more
WaterWorks has become Cheetah Clean
USACheetah Clean Auto Wash has successfully converted three WaterWorks Auto Washes. With these recent makeovers, Cheetah Clean Auto Wash now owns and operates 11 carwash facilities.Read more
Whistle has a new app
USAAmerican car wash brand Whistle Express has updated its app. According to the Charlotte-based company, members can use the app to book access to one of their 150+ locations.Read more
Fins Car Wash becomes part of Whistle Express
USAWhistle Express is significantly expanding its portfolio in the Carolinas with the acquisition of Fins Car Wash. Their 15 locations will be converted to the Whistle brand in the near future.Read more
Mammoth Holdings opens new Silverstar Car Wash
USAMammoth Holdings has opened a new Silverstar Car Wash location in East Moline, Illinois. It’s their 142th location, making Mammoth one of the bigger car wash brands in the US.Read more
Tommy’s Express plans four new car washes in Mid-Michigan
USATommy’s Express is planning no less than four new car washes in Mid-Michigan. The fast expanding American carwash brand has already begun construction work on the location in Grand Blanc Township. Read more
Mark VII Equipment appoints new vice president
USAMark VII Equipment has appointed Sandy Bass as the new vice president of key accounts. According to the American car wash manufacturer, ‘this strategic move is set to further solidify the company’s position in the...Read more
Car Wash Advisory Podcast gets second season
Inside the industryThe Car Wash Advisory Podcast gets a second season. The weekly podcast started last year and is hosted by Harry Caruso, who is working for an investment company with a special interest in car washes....Read more
Eagle Truck Wash in Coachella in flames
USABig black clouds of smoke were forming above the roof of Eagle Truck Wash in Coachella last Wednesday. No one got hurt but the damage is extensive.Read more
The RipTide buys MILES Auto Spa
USAThe RipTide Car Wash, has recently acquired MILES Auto Spa, a prominent Franklin, Tennessee-based car wash chain.Read more
KKR invests $850-million in Quick Quack
usaKKR & Co is planning to buy a “significant” minority stake in Quick Quack Car Wash, Reuters reports. The investment firm told the news agency that KKR would pay $850 million for the American car...Read more
ZIPS gets another money injection
USAAtlantic Street Capital (ASC) has just injected an additional $70 million into ZIPS Car Wash. According to a press release the money is meant to ‘further support the operating strategy, member experience, leadership team and...Read more
Washworld Inc. has new Canadian distributor
Canada Washworld Inc. has strengthened its position in Canada by adding Washex as one of their distributors. They are based in Manitoba.Read more
Sud Stop lands in Alabama
USASud Stop Car Wash has opened its first car wash in Alabama. It’s located in Meridianville. The brand started last march and now runs car washes in three states, all in the south of the...Read more
Goo-Goo-founder Lamar Beck enters Hall of Fame
USAICA has added Lamar Beck to their Car Wash Hall of Fame. The founder of Goo-Goo Car Wash has changed the car wash industry with his express car washes. Beck passed away in November 2023.Read more
EWC opens 30th Clean Express
USAExpress Wash Concepts (EWC) has just opened its 30th Clean Express car wash in Pittsburg. This will be celebrated with free washes and big discounts. Read more
Tidal Wave Auto Spa sponsors baseball team
USAAmerican car wash company Tidal Wave has hooked up with the Atlanta Braves, a professional baseball team and one of Major League Baseball’s most storied franchises.Read more
Coin thief hits car wash…twice
USAA thief has stolen $5000 in coins from a Missouri car wash. He returned two nights later to repeat his break-in. It makes you wonder why American self-service car washes still offer coin payment. Read more