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Malaysian Reserve
13-06-2025
- Automotive
- Malaysian Reserve
Ziebart Celebrates Two Remarkable Dads as Winners of "Detail for Dad" Father's Day Contest
Aftermarket Automotive Brand Recognizes Michael Gray and Bob P. with Complimentary Detailing and Inner-Guard® Plus Packages TROY, Mich., June 13, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — This Father's Day, Ziebart, the brand fondly known as the 'dad of the automotive industry,' is putting the spotlight on two incredible fathers: Michael Gray of Magnolia, Illinois, and Bob P. of the Rochester, New York area. These two men were selected as winners of Ziebart's first-ever 'Detail for Dad' contest, receiving a full Interior and Exterior Detailing package complete with Inner-Guard® Plus – a deluxe service designed to keep vehicles looking showroom-new, inside and out About the ContestLaunched in May to recognize dads who go above and beyond, Ziebart's first-ever 'Detail for Dad' contest invited participants to submit short essays explaining why their dad or father-figure deserved the ultimate car makeover. More than 200 dads were submitted for consideration, with entries celebrating fathers, stepfathers, grandfathers, and even fathers nominating their own sons. Entries were evaluated on creativity, sincerity, and heart. 'Dads are often the unsung heroes who quietly give their all to their families, including their vehicles, which usually take the brunt of everyday life,' said Thomas A. Wolfe, President & Chief Executive Officer of Ziebart. 'We created this contest as a way to give back and show appreciation for the love, effort, and sacrifice these men demonstrate every day. Michael and Bob exemplify everything this contest was meant to celebrate.' Meet the WinnersNominated by his daughter Rachel, Michael Gray is a single father who stepped into both parenting roles when Rachel was just 3 years old. She describes her dad as someone who always puts his family first even if that means his own needs, and his truck, come last. Rachel writes: 'He is always putting his kids' needs first before his own. Unfortunately, that puts him last on his own list. I wanted to nominate the best Dad ever because his truck is an all-around family truck. Therefore, it is literally used for everything.' From chauffeuring their four pets to the vet, to taking kids bargain hunting, and of course, sharing life lessons wrapped in humor, Rachel says her dad has done it all from the seat of that truck, which is now set for an overdue makeover. Bob P., nominated by his daughter Paige, is a nearly 80-year-old disabled Vietnam combat veteran and a retired longtime educator with an inspiring do-it-yourself spirit, particularly when it comes to anything related to construction or car maintenance. Paige writes: 'I think my dad Bob deserves a clean car due to his ability to still do amazing things at an advanced age! … He is currently building a house for my mom and his truck is a disaster of Lowe's debris.' The winners each receive a complimentary Ziebart Interior and Exterior Detailing, complete with Inner-Guard® Plus a prize valued at $629.97, that aims to bring even the messiest 'dad mobile' back to life. Both Michael and Bob will be receiving their automotive makeovers in the coming weeks, with appointments currently being scheduled at their nearest Ziebart locations. To find a Ziebart near you, visit For more information on franchise opportunities with Ziebart, please visit About ZiebartFounded in 1959, Ziebart International Corporation is the worldwide leader in premium automotive appearance and protection services that extend the life of vehicles. All Ziebart products and services are made and sourced in the United States. Ziebart operates over 400 locations, with 1,300 service centers, in 37 countries. Ziebart continues to grow and offers domestic and international franchising opportunities, a best-in-class investment for qualified prospects. For more information about Ziebart including franchise opportunities, please visit
Yahoo
13-06-2025
- Automotive
- Yahoo
Ziebart Celebrates Two Remarkable Dads as Winners of "Detail for Dad" Father's Day Contest
Aftermarket Automotive Brand Recognizes Michael Gray and Bob P. with Complimentary Detailing and Inner-Guard® Plus Packages TROY, Mich., June 13, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- This Father's Day, Ziebart, the brand fondly known as the "dad of the automotive industry," is putting the spotlight on two incredible fathers: Michael Gray of Magnolia, Illinois, and Bob P. of the Rochester, New York area. These two men were selected as winners of Ziebart's first-ever "Detail for Dad" contest, receiving a full Interior and Exterior Detailing package complete with Inner-Guard® Plus – a deluxe service designed to keep vehicles looking showroom-new, inside and out About the ContestLaunched in May to recognize dads who go above and beyond, Ziebart's first-ever "Detail for Dad" contest invited participants to submit short essays explaining why their dad or father-figure deserved the ultimate car makeover. More than 200 dads were submitted for consideration, with entries celebrating fathers, stepfathers, grandfathers, and even fathers nominating their own sons. Entries were evaluated on creativity, sincerity, and heart. "Dads are often the unsung heroes who quietly give their all to their families, including their vehicles, which usually take the brunt of everyday life," said Thomas A. Wolfe, President & Chief Executive Officer of Ziebart. "We created this contest as a way to give back and show appreciation for the love, effort, and sacrifice these men demonstrate every day. Michael and Bob exemplify everything this contest was meant to celebrate." Meet the WinnersNominated by his daughter Rachel, Michael Gray is a single father who stepped into both parenting roles when Rachel was just 3 years old. She describes her dad as someone who always puts his family first even if that means his own needs, and his truck, come last. Rachel writes: "He is always putting his kids' needs first before his own. Unfortunately, that puts him last on his own list. I wanted to nominate the best Dad ever because his truck is an all-around family truck. Therefore, it is literally used for everything." From chauffeuring their four pets to the vet, to taking kids bargain hunting, and of course, sharing life lessons wrapped in humor, Rachel says her dad has done it all from the seat of that truck, which is now set for an overdue makeover. Bob P., nominated by his daughter Paige, is a nearly 80-year-old disabled Vietnam combat veteran and a retired longtime educator with an inspiring do-it-yourself spirit, particularly when it comes to anything related to construction or car maintenance. Paige writes: "I think my dad Bob deserves a clean car due to his ability to still do amazing things at an advanced age! ... He is currently building a house for my mom and his truck is a disaster of Lowe's debris." The winners each receive a complimentary Ziebart Interior and Exterior Detailing, complete with Inner-Guard® Plus a prize valued at $629.97, that aims to bring even the messiest "dad mobile" back to life. Both Michael and Bob will be receiving their automotive makeovers in the coming weeks, with appointments currently being scheduled at their nearest Ziebart locations. To find a Ziebart near you, visit For more information on franchise opportunities with Ziebart, please visit About ZiebartFounded in 1959, Ziebart International Corporation is the worldwide leader in premium automotive appearance and protection services that extend the life of vehicles. All Ziebart products and services are made and sourced in the United States. Ziebart operates over 400 locations, with 1,300 service centers, in 37 countries. Ziebart continues to grow and offers domestic and international franchising opportunities, a best-in-class investment for qualified prospects. For more information about Ziebart including franchise opportunities, please visit View original content to download multimedia: SOURCE Ziebart
Yahoo
12-05-2025
- Automotive
- Yahoo
Ziebart Launches "Detail for Dad" Contest to Celebrate Father's Day with Ultimate Car Makeovers
Aftermarket Automotive Brand Hosts Nationwide Contest Giving Two Dads a Full Interior and Exterior Car Refresh Kids can nominate their dad with a heartfelt or hilarious 150-word submission, entries close June 7 Two deserving dads will win a full Ziebart Interior and Exterior Detailing with Inner-Guard® Plus Winners will be announced on June 13 TROY, Mich., May 12, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- This Father's Day, Ziebart, fondly known as the "dad of the automotive industry," is giving two lucky fathers the gift of a cleaner, fresher ride with its "Detail for Dad" nationwide contest that starts today. From smelly sports gear and snack explosions to decades of dedication behind the wheel, Ziebart wants to hear from the kids who think their dad deserves an auto refresh. Through this contest, kids can secretly nominate their father or father-figure to win a Ziebart Interior and Exterior Detailing, complete with Inner-Guard® Plus to bring even the messiest "dad mobile" back to life. "We've seen firsthand how cars become a second home for families, especially for dads who are always on the move," said Thomas A. Wolfe, President & Chief Executive Officer of Ziebart. "Whether he's driving to work, coaching the team, or running errands for the whole family, a dad's car tells the story of everything he does. We are excited to help two deserving dads feel appreciated with a car that looks and feels brand new." How to Enter: Kids – with a little help from an adult – are invited to submit a 150-word story about why their dad deserves a Ziebart-worthy shine. Sweet or silly, all stories are welcome as long as Dad doesn't find out – this is a surprise! Entries Must Include: Dad or Father-Figure's Name An adult's contact information Child's first name(s) and age(s) A 150-word (or less) tribute, memory, or messy car confession Optional: Upload a photo of the messy car, a child's drawing, or a sweet family picture Deadline to Enter: June 7, 2025 Winners Announced: June 13, 2025Enter online at: This is a judged contest, not a sweepstakes. Entries will be evaluated based on creativity, heart, and originality by Ziebart's panel of judges. No purchase necessary. Must be 18+ to enter on behalf of a child. By submitting, you grant permission for Ziebart to use submitted content for promotional purposes – including, but not limited to, on social media and at Full rules and details are available at To find a Ziebart near you, visit For more information on franchise opportunities with Ziebart, please visit About ZiebartFounded in 1959, Ziebart International Corporation is the worldwide leader in premium automotive appearance and protection services that extend the life of vehicles. Ziebart operates over 400 locations, with 1,300 service centers, in 37 countries. Ziebart continues to grow and offers domestic and international franchising opportunities, a best-in-class investment for qualified prospects. For more information about Ziebart including franchise opportunities, please visit View original content to download multimedia: SOURCE Ziebart Error in retrieving data Sign in to access your portfolio Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data
Ammon
10-05-2025
- Science
- Ammon
Part of Soviet-era spacecraft to crash to Earth this weekend
Ammon News - Part of a Soviet spacecraft is expected to crash back down to Earth this weekend, with experts still unsure of where it will land. Kosmos 482 was launched in March 1972 on a Soyuz rocket a few days after the Venera 8 atmospheric probe, and was thought to have a similar purpose. Intended to reach Venus, it failed to escape low Earth orbit and instead broke into four pieces. Now, Kosmos 482's lander probe is expected to come down to Earth with a bump. Marek Ziebart, professor of space geodesy at University College London, said the situation was unusual, noting de-orbited satellites tended to burn up in the planet's atmosphere owing to drag. However, that is unlikely to be the case for Kosmos 482 – a spacecraft that was designed to withstand Venus's extreme conditions, such as its acidic atmosphere and extreme heat. 'Anything we try to send Venus has to be armour plated,' said Ziebart. As a result, the lander probe is expected to be robust enough to pass through the Earth's atmosphere. 'Because this thing is basically 500kg, and it's only about a metre across, then it will probably survive,' he added. It is not the first part of Kosmos 482 to do so: some components landed in New Zealand soon after the launch. According to Nasa, the lander probe contained a heat shield and a parachute to help it land. However, experts said these may have been compromised over time. While the altitude of Kosmos 482 has gradually decreased, quite when it will crash to Earth remains unclear. Nasa said it was expected to re-enter Earth's atmosphere some time from 9 to 10 May. The location of where it will crash remains a mystery. At present, Nasa said it thought the landing probe could end up anywhere between the latitudes of 52 degrees north and 52 degrees south – a broad band that includes parts of Europe, the UK and the Americas as well as Africa and Australia, among other countries and regions. 'It's not going to end up de-orbiting at the poles,' said Ziebart. While Nasa said the time and location at which it would re-enter Earth's atmosphere should be known more accurately over the next day or so, uncertainty would be significant right up to re-entry. 'Because this is uncontrolled, that is the important thing here, we can't do anything to influence where it comes down, but we can track it with telescopes and with radar,' said Ziebart, although he noted that depended on the area in question having sufficient radar coverage. He added that with the lander probe not only heavy but likely to be travelling at speed, 'it would have some destructive capability'.
Yahoo
09-05-2025
- Science
- Yahoo
Part of Soviet-era spacecraft to crash to Earth this weekend
Part of a Soviet spacecraft is expected to crash back down to Earth this weekend, with experts still unsure of where it will land. Kosmos 482 was launched in March 1972 on a Soyuz rocket a few days after the Venera 8 atmospheric probe, and was thought to have a similar purpose. Intended to reach Venus, it failed to escape low Earth orbit and instead broke into four pieces. Now, Kosmos 482's lander probe is set to come down to Earth with a bump. Marek Ziebart, professor of space geodesy at University College London, said the situation was unusual, noting satellites that are de-orbited tend to burn up in the planet's atmosphere due to drag. However that is unlikely to be the case for Kosmos 482 – a spacecraft that was designed to withstand Venus's extreme conditions, such as its acidic atmosphere and extreme heat. 'Anything we try to send Venus has to be armour plated,' said Ziebart. As a result, the lander probe is expected to be robust enough to pass through the Earth's atmosphere. 'Because this thing is basically 500kg, and it's only about a metre across, then it will probably survive,' he added. It is not the first part of Kosmos 482 to do so: some components landed in New Zealand soon after the launch. According to Nasa, the lander probe contained a heat shield, and a parachute to help it land. However, experts say these may have been compromised over time. While the altitude of Kosmos 482 has gradually decreased, quite when it will crash to Earth remains unclear. According to Nasa it is expected to re-enter Earth's atmosphere some time from 9 to 10 May. The location of where it will crash also remains a mystery. At present Nasa says it is thought the landing probe could end up anywhere between the latitudes of 52 degrees north and 52 degrees south – a broad band that includes parts of Europe, the UK and the Americas as well as Africa and Australia, among other countries and regions. 'It's not going to end up de-orbiting at the poles,' said Ziebart. While Nasa said the time and location at which it will re-enter Earth's atmosphere should be known more accurately over the next day or so, it added uncertainty will be fairly significant right up to re-entry. 'Because this is uncontrolled, that is the important thing here, we can't do anything to influence where it comes down, but we can track it with telescopes and with radar,' said Ziebart, although he noted that depends on the area in question having sufficient radar coverage. He added that with the lander probe not only heavy but likely to be travelling at speed, it will 'have some destructive capability'. But while the probe could hit a populated area, Ziebert said water covers about 72% of the Earth's surface, adding: 'It's more than likely going to hit water.'
