by Carrie Gable | Sep 22, 2025
Executive Summary The U.S. car wash and auto detailing industry is a significant and evolving segment of the automotive services market. As of 2024 it comprises tens of thousands of small businesses nationwide, generating on the order of $14–15 billion in annual...
by Carrie Gable | Sep 22, 2025
that becomes widely adopted begins a trend. It’s no surprise that in an increasingly digital world, streamlining or simplifying spurs a great deal of change. The car wash industry is no exception. What’s a recent development? “I...
by Carrie Gable | Sep 22, 2025
Over the last year, two California oil refineries, Phillips 66 in Los Angeles and Valero in Benicia, have announced their plans to shut down. These unexpected closures add urgency to the process of planning for an orderly transition from gasoline to renewable...
by Carrie Gable | Sep 22, 2025
Sacramento, CA – The California Fuels and Convenience Alliance (CFCA) is urging the Legislature to take immediate action to prevent a fuel supply and affordability crisis tied to the January 1, 2026, deadline to remove all single-walled underground storage...
by Carrie Gable | Sep 22, 2025
What you need to know:The California Air Resources Board (CARB) today announced that theupdated Low Carbon Fuel Standard (LCFS) regulation will take effectbeginning in July. The LCFS benefits public health, increases...
by Carrie Gable | Sep 10, 2025
California is finally establishing a state agency dedicated solely to housing and homelessness. Governor Gavin Newsom proposed splitting the existing Business, Consumer Services and Housing Agency into two, creating one that focuses entirely on housing-related...
California Gas Station & Car Wash Market Update: Active Listings, In Escrow & Recent Sales