Housing Element Rezoning Program takes effect February 2025

On February 7th, the Los Angeles City Council adopted and Mayor Karen Bass signed key ordinances associated with the City’s Housing Element Rezoning Program – critical code amendments that are anticipated to address LA’s tremendous housing need. The Citywide Housing...

U.S. Car Wash & Auto Detailing Industry Overview

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...

Trends Shaping the Car Wash Industry

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...

What’s Happening with California’s Gasoline Supply?

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...