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The Mid-Atlantic Carwash Association (MCA) has announced the success of Wash to Save the Bay 2014, its second annual fundraising event for the Chesapeake Bay Foundation. In an effort to educate the public on the effects of home... »

Honoring Puget Sound area veterans, Seattle-based Brown Bear Car Wash donated $10,630 to support “honor flights” in addition to providing 2,386 free car washes for veterans and current members of the military on Veterans Day,... »

The Arizona Republic reports that a federal judge on November 21 sentenced Danny Hendon, who formerly owned and operated the Phoenix, AZ-based Danny's Family Car Wash chain, to 12 months and one day in prison and 12 months of... »

For the third year, the 3M Automotive Aftermarket Division will support the 3M Hire Our Heroes program to provide tool grants and assistance through the Collision Repair Education Foundation. For 2015, the 3M Hire Our Heroes... »

Every year Virginia-based Flagstop Car Wash participates in the national Grace for Vets event during which car washes all around the country provide free washes to veterans on Veterans Day. This year, Flagstop contacted the... »

The Kleen-Rite Learn More, Earn More Car Wash Expo and Training Day took place November 12, 2015 at the company’s headquarters in Columbia, PA. The event could boast of record numbers in both the attendee and exhibitor counts.... »

Coast Commercial Credit reports that the U.S. Small Business Administration has eliminated or reduced up-front guaranty fees for SBA Veterans Advantage loans approved October 1, 2014 through September 30, 2015. The up-front... »

Messe Frankfurt has announced that Automechanika Chicago has signed up 150 exhibitors and is on track to reach the expected goal of 400 exhibiting companies for its 2015 inaugural event. Over 8,500 attendees are expected at... »

Flagstop Car Wash will be participating in the nationwide event known as Grace for Vets this Veteran’s Day, November 11. For the event, all eight locations in central Virginia will be offering free washes to active military and... »

Mark VII Equipment Inc., the North America subsidiary of WashTec AG of Germany, has named Chris Andersen as its new CEO. Following a transition period, he will replace retiring CEO Steve Jeffs, who has been in leadership... »

For the second year in a row, Community Servings’ “Pie in the Sky” campaign is partnering with New England's ScrubaDub Auto Wash Centers to help provide home-delivered meals to individuals and families battling life-threatening... »

In conjunction with the national Grace for Vets program, Rain Tunnel Express Car Wash will provide free Monsoon Premium Wash Plus+ car washes to veterans and current military service personnel this Veteran's Day, November 11 at... »

Rain-X has launched a new, national advertising campaign focusing on Rain-X Wiper Blades and Rain-X Original Treatment products. The campaign started October 20 and will run for six straight months through March of 2015.

The... »

Barrett‐Jackson™, producer of collector car auctions, and Pylon® Manufacturing Corporation have announce a new line of Barrett‐Jackson premium auto care products. The product line includes a Liquid Wax Kit, Spray Wax, Car Wash... »

The 2014 Windshield Repair Olympics were held October 7-9 at the Auto Glass Week Convention in Baltimore, MD. Contestants were judged on the overall quality of repair including the process, safety, cleanliness, and customer... »