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Jim Utter
Director of Journalism/Editor in Chief
Car Wash Daily News

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🔦TODAY’S SPOTLIGHT🔦

Clean Express Auto Wash celebrates grand opening of 10th metro-Detroit location

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✂️SHORTCUTS✂️

  Editor’s Pick 👇

• Are car wash subscriptions really worth the price? A recent article by Money Digest takes a look at the factors one should consider when deciding whether a car wash subscription is a sound investment. The primary areas of determination should be focused on one’s driving habits, location (including weather) and priorities. As a general rule, if you find yourself washing your car at least twice a month, some version of an unlimited wash plan is likely to save you money. Read more here.

   Express Hits  🎯 

• A Ferndale (Michigan) Planning Commission meeting that was to feature potential action on a proposed car wash has been canceled. The commission’s July 16 meeting was to have a special land use application and site plan review for a project at 22230 Woodward Ave. for the development of an El Car Wash. The project would include the demolition of existing buildings and construction of a 3,623-square-foot car wash and 8,603-square-foot enclosed vacuuming area.

• The Lathrop (California) Planning Commission recently considered the approval of a Conditional Use Permit/Site Plan Review for construction of a 4,874-square-foot drive-through Mister Car Wash with all the project-related improvements. It would be the second Mister Car Wash location in Lathrop. The newest location sits on a planned 1.16-acre site at 101 and 147 W. Lathrop Rd., just off the Interstate 5 northbound on-ramp.

• A groundbreaking ceremony was recently held, and construction is now under way for a Tropic Car Wash location in San Luis, Arizona. It’s part of an economic development project near the commercial port of entry with Mexico.

  👉 More updates here.

  Making Waves Around the World  🌊 

• How waterless car washes are saving millions of liters in Persian Gulf region: In a report from the Times of India, waterless car washes are emerging as an eco-friendly and efficient solution across Gulf nations grappling with water scarcity. The trend is driven by environmental concerns, government sustainability goals, and changing consumer habits in cities like Dubai, Riyadh, and Doha. Startups and car care brands are capitalizing on the opportunity, offering convenient mobile services that save water and time. The Gulf countries rank among the world’s highest per capita water consumers. With such alarming statistics, water conservation has become a national priority across the GCC.

  👉 More updates here.

  What’s Coming Up  📅

• Sunshine Expo 2025: The Florida Petroleum Marketers Association’s annual event is July 28-30, 2025, at the Ocean Center in Daytona Beach, Florida. More info here.  

• Leadership Worth Following Growth Summit: The LWF’s Growth Summit, designed to bring together car wash professionals committed to growth, impact and authentic leadership, is Sept. 22-23, 2025, in Denver, Colorado. More info here.

• Car Wash Show Europe 2025: The leading car wash trade fair in Europe takes place Sept. 24-25, 2025, at EXPO Greater Amsterdam in the Netherlands. More info here.

• Northeast Regional Carwash Convention 2025: The NRCC, scheduled for Oct. 6-8, 2025, in Atlantic City, New Jersey, includes educational seminars, keynote speakers, and a large trade show. More info here.

• NACS Show 2025: The National Association of Convenience Stores trade show, scheduled for Oct. 14-17, 2025, Chicago, Illinois, brings together convenience and fuel retailing industry professionals for learning, buying and selling and networking. More info here.

• ROADMAP by ICA: The International Carwash Association presents its two-day ROADMAP conference in Dallas, Texas. Day 1’s focus will be “People,” while Day 2 will be “Projections.” More info here.

• SEMO Show 2025: The Specialty Equipment Market Association’s annual automotive industry tradeshow is Nov. 4-7, 2025, at the Las Vegas (Nevada) Convention Center. Read more here.

• 12th Women in Carwash Conference: The first bi-annual Women in Carwash Conference of 2026 will be held Jan. 18-20, 2026, at the Hilton Clearwater (Florida) Beach Resort & Spa. More info here.

• SCWA Convention & Expo 2026: The Southwest Car Wash Association’s annual “First Big Car Wash Show of Year” will be held Feb. 25-27, 2026, at the Fort Worth (Texas) Convention Center. More info here.

• ICA 2026 The Car Wash Show: The International Carwash Association’s premier event is set for May 11-13, 2026, in Nashville, Tennessee. More info here.

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