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Yahoo
11 hours ago
- Automotive
- Yahoo
CYBER Express Wash Debuts in Alaska with a Bold Mission to Redefine Car Care -- and a Model Built to Scale
ANCHORAGE, Alaska, June 19, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- CYBER Express Wash, the fast-rising disruptor in the $15B+ car wash industry, officially opened its premiere location this weekend in Anchorage, Alaska — unveiling a future-facing, hospitality-first model that reimagines modern car care. The grand opening welcomed community leaders, media, and investors, with Anchorage Mayor Suzanne LaFrance joining for a private ribbon-cutting and behind-the-scenes tour celebrating over 90 new jobs added to the local economy. The weekend celebration gave guests a front-row seat to the full CYBER experience including a first look at the brand's striking architectural design, seamless customer journey, and proprietary wash + express detail system engineered for speed, consistency, and scale. Proceeds from the day supported local youth mentorship through Big Brothers Big Sisters of Alaska, reinforcing CYBER's commitment to community impact. Outside, a curated car show showcased vintage Corvettes, Mustangs, and Porsches alongside fan-favorite SRTs and a show-stopping Mercedes-Maybach— honoring not just clean cars, but the connection, community, and culture that drive them. The Anchorage flagship marks more than just a grand opening, it sets the tone for a category-defining brand built with national expansion in mind. Built to withstand Alaska's extreme conditions, CYBER's complete operating model was designed to meet high consumer expectations in one of the most demanding environments in the country. "We launched in Alaska by choice, not chance," said Paul Horstkoetter, Founder and CEO. "Alaska forces you to solve for real-world conditions — extreme weather, demanding roads, high customer standards. If we can build something remarkable here, we can do it anywhere." With multiple sites already secured across Alaska, including one set to break ground this summer, CYBER is actively planning multi-location expansion and evaluating strategic growth markets beyond the state. "We didn't build CYBER to compete with the car wash down the street," said Paul Horstkoetter. "We built it to set a new national standard — one rooted in speed, sophistication, and service — and designed to scale." From proprietary software and custom equipment to optimized chemistry and next-gen detailing, every element of CYBER is intentionally engineered to elevate the guest experience and protect vehicle integrity — all while maintaining obsessive operational precision and environmental responsibility. Backed by a leadership team with deep expertise in development, infrastructure, operations, brand, and finance, CYBER is not just raising the bar— it's setting a new one. From repeatable systems and elevated service standards to local job creation and national scalability, CYBER is designed for lasting impact. The CYBER model: 3-minute, high-tech exterior wash with AI driven LPR Alaska's only 10-minute express detail center — no appointment needed Design-forward architecture and a concierge-inspired experience Exclusive Graphene coating delivering luxury-grade protection — the new standard Custom-engineered software & equipment for precision, efficiency, and performance Sustainability-first systems reclaiming 70–80 percent of wash water What makes CYBER different? A focus on hospitality as advanced as its tech. A consumer brand identity built more like luxury retail than auto service. A leadership team with deep expertise in brand strategy, development, and operational rigor. And a mission that centers local ownership, high-quality jobs, and long-term regional investment. The Anchorage location is already being recognized as the third-largest and most advanced express wash in the U.S., but it's only the beginning. The brand is actively fielding investor interest and partnership inquiries drawn to CYBER's fully integrated model to scale both regionally and nationally as it builds toward multi-location expansion, operational excellence, and high customer retention across new markets. "The response from the community and the industry at large has been overwhelming," said Stephanie Horstkoetter, Chief Brand Officer. "People don't just want clean cars anymore. They want a luxury experience they're proud to be a part of. We've built CYBER to deliver both." ABOUT CYBER EXPRESS WASHCYBER Express is a new category of car care — blending speed, sophistication, and hospitality into one elevated experience. Focused on elevated service, express interior detail, and state-of-the-art design, CYBER is Alaska's first hospitality-first express wash and the only express detail center in the state, a full-stack brand system designed to scale nationwide. Rooted in a deep respect for automotive culture and driven by a commitment to innovation, integrity, and sustainability, CYBER exists for those who expect more. Learn more at along for opening day teasers & behind-the-scenes updates at @cyberexpresswash Media + Investor Inquiries: pr@ + Video Assets Available Upon Request View original content to download multimedia: SOURCE CYBER Express Wash Connectez-vous pour accéder à votre portefeuille
Daily Mail
2 days ago
- Automotive
- Daily Mail
Why an unexpected $20 Kmart car buy is selling out across Australia this week: 'Please gatekeep this one'
An Australian car cleaner has triggered a mass rush to Kmart this week after stumbling across a $20 foam car wash gun in store and singing its praises to millions. Delicate Detailing, a professional mobile detailer based in the Hunter Region of New South Wales, urged followers to 'go down to Kmart' in a series of TikTok videos showing off the tool's 'insane value'. The budget buy, which is designed to be used with a pressure washer, blasts foam evenly across the car and is the ideal solution for a long-lasting, effective and sparkling clean. 'The point of foam is so you can use soap to pull as much contaminants, grime and dirt off the paint [as possible] before hand washing,' the company's founder explained, admitting the tool works 'as well as my $150 Snow Cannon'. 'This is for people wanting a similar experience [to high-end options] for a fraction of the price. The expert connected the Anko foam gun to his Karcher K2 pressure washer with an UberFlex hose. 'I'd recommended buying a UberFlex hose to hook to your pressure washer and a quick connect adaptor to easily plug guns/cannons in,' he advised. 'You can get [a pressure washer] from Bunnings for like $90. You may need to purchase additional adaptors though to connect things.' Delicate Detailing , a professional mobile detailer based in the Hunter Region of New South Wales , urged followers to 'go down to Kmart' in a series of TikTok videos showing off the tool's 'insane value' The no-nonsense DIY specialist filled his gun with 70mL of Vyking Force Snow Foam from Autobarn and water and reminded fans that they can use many different options from Supercheap Auto, Autobarn and Repco. Regular car wash works just fine, he added, but much more would need to be used in one session than dedicated foam soap. 'For $20 with a gun included it's quite a bargain,' he said, reacting to a small group of car-mad sceptics in his comment section. 'If you have a pressure washer go grab one.' Interestingly, while he always recommends hand-washing, he admitted the gun could (in some cases) be used as a stand-alone method. 'There isn't really a way to wash your car properly without a hand wash. It's a step included with all my details. [But] if the car is ceramic coated you can at times just snow foam and pressure wash it clean without the need of hand washing,' he said. And while some raised their eyebrows at the foam gun's 'too good to be true' price, others were sold on the buy - so much so that the tool has sold out in hundreds of stores Australia-wide. A quick glance at the Kmart website will highlight which stores have the gun in stock; at the time of publishing a fair few are still reporting decent numbers on shelves. 'I bagged the last one on the shelf at Kmart and you my friend were the reason I raced there to buy it! Now I have to wait a full week until the rain buggars off to wash my car,' a thrilled fan wrote. 'Heading to Kmart now... I swear Anko has everything,' another wrote. 'I swear Kmart always works magic,' one more added. It's not the first car-related buy to grip bargain hunters this year, with a $6 pop-up bin from the retailer flying off shelves in May. Similarly, the 'genius' $5 mini rubbish bin for the console was an instant hit in April, with the tiny design dubbed 'the one item everyone needs but most don't have'. Both landed as part of a wider car range, which includes a $5 car safety pack and a $5 car snack holder among other handy creations to make life just that little bit easier
Malay Mail
4 days ago
- Malay Mail
Vehicle plunges off third-floor parking deck in Old Klang Road; car wash worker seriously hurt
KUALA LUMPUR, June 16 — A car wash worker was seriously injured after the vehicle he was driving crashed through a wall and plunged from the third floor of a service apartment parking area at Jalan Klang Lama yesterday evening. Kuala Lumpur Traffic Investigation and Enforcement Department (JSPT) chief ACP Mohd Zamzuri Mohd Isa said the incident, which occurred at 5.38pm, involved a Toyota Camry driven by a 23-year-old Afghan man. Initial investigations revealed the worker lost control of the vehicle while attempting to park it after washing. He is believed to have accidentally pressed the accelerator, causing the car to smash through the wall and fall to the ground, he said when contacted by Bernama. The car landed on two other vehicles — a Proton Iriz and a Perodua Myvi, parked at the ground level of the building. Fortunately, no one was inside those vehicles at the time. The victim sustained serious injuries and was taken to the red zone of Universiti Malaya Medical Centre (UMMC) for emergency treatment. The case is being investigated under Section 43(1) of the Road Transport Act 1987. — Bernama
Motor 1
7 days ago
- Automotive
- Motor 1
Ford Bronco Driver Goes Through Car Wash. Then She Forgets To Push This Little-Used Button
This Ford Bronco Sport owner revealed how not pressing a simple button on her car could have caused major damage at the carwash. Things could have gone very badly. Thankfully, a kind stranger saved her from potential disaster. Here's what you need to know to avoid accidentally damaging your Ford Bronco at the car wash. Get the best news, reviews, columns, and more delivered straight to your inbox, daily. back Sign up For more information, read our Privacy Policy and Terms of Use . What Are the Right Settings for a Ford Bronco Sport at the Car Wash? In a trending video with more than 214,000 views, content creator Victoria (@visunderhiseye) explains that she got her 2021 Ford Bronco Sport a month ago and didn't know she needed to do this at the carwash. 'If you have a Bronco Sport, make sure you press this button off when you go through a car wash,' Victoria warns in the text overlay. 'Make sure to take that off. Take it off!' she urges while pointing to the auto-hold button. Victoria explains in the caption that her local car wash didn't know that the button causes the car to remain stationary even when in neutral. In her case the car kept getting pushed over the wash's hump but not moving anymore. Despite the entire car wash crew coming out to try and help, it wasn't until one of the managers came out that they were able to fix it. They pressed the button and the Ford proceeded through the carwash without any further issues. 'Seriously, though, please press this button off when you're going through a carwash!' Victoria said in the caption. Trending Now The Ford Bronco Raptor Just Got a Huge Price Cut 'Why I Hate New Cars': Man Tries to Replace a Headlight Bulb on His 2022 Toyota Corolla. Then He Learns Something Unexpected What Is the Auto-Hold Button and What Is It For? The auto-hold button, which appears to have a hand facing out in a 'stop' motion (on other vehicles, it simply says 'auto hold'), is often located under or near the parking button. Auto hold is designed to keep your car stationary even after you take your foot off the brake, according to Ford. This is a great feature for when you're in stop-and-go traffic or on a hill. But if you don't know that it's on (or forget to turn it off), it can cause problems in situations where your car needs to roll freely, like in an automatic carwash. What Happens if You Leave the Auto-Hold on at a Car Wash? When auto-hold is active, your car's brakes remain engaged after you come to a full stop, even if you're in neutral (like you need to be at the carwash). If you enter the carwash with it on the conveyor belt, it may push your car forward, but the auto hold would fight the motion by keeping the brakes locked. Having auto-hold on in the car wash could cause your car to jerk suddenly or even activate the emergency brake, potentially causing damage, so make sure you turn it off when it's your turn at the wash. Motor1 reached out to Victoria for comment via TikTok direct message and comment, and to Ford via email. Share this Story Facebook X LinkedIn Flipboard Reddit WhatsApp E-Mail Got a tip for us? Email: tips@ Join the conversation ( )
Washington Post
12-06-2025
- Washington Post
Anatomy of a raid: How immigration agents descended on an L.A. car wash
5.38.4 Immigration Anatomy of a raid: How immigration agents descended on an L.A. car wash Security footage and cellphone video show how immigration officers swept in and detained people in the span of a few minutes. (The Washington Post) By Arelis R. Hernández , Marianne LeVine and Zoeann Murphy June 12, 2025 at 5:00 a.m. EDT 6 minutes ago 6 min LOS ANGELES — Federal immigration officers conducting workplace sweeps in Los Angeles over the past week have repeatedly targeted a quintessential business in highway-heavy Southern California: the car wash. Officers in masks and bulletproof vests have been spotted pulling up to businesses in pickup trucks, detaining workers wiping windshields and then shuttling them away — all in a matter of minutes. At least six car washes have been targeted in California's largest city, where protests over the raids and President Donald Trump's decision to call in National Guard troops and the Marines are expected to continue. Story continues below advertisement Over two consecutive days, U.S. Customs and Border Patrol agents descended on Westchester Hand Wash near Los Angeles International Airport. The Washington Post obtained video showing how each raid transpired. Surveillance footage from Sunday shows immigration agents using their vehicles to block an exit and then walking toward the workers. Several took off running when they realized what was happening. The agents returned again the next day. This is how the second sweep unfolded. test June 9, 2025, 12:19 p.m. On Monday, agents in two white U.S. Customs and Border Protection trucks pulled up to Westchester Hand Wash, got out of their vehicles and began approaching workers cleaning cars. CBP agents aren't typically involved in workplace raids, but the Trump administration has tapped them to help detain migrants as they try to ramp up arrests. The popular car wash, which specializes in detailing vehicles by hand, was already understaffed because agents had done a sting there a day earlier and taken several people into custody. Lexus, BMW and Volkswagen cars in various stages of being cleaned filled the lot. 'I was just checking on everybody,' the agent told a manager. When the manager noted that immigration authorities had been there a day earlier, the agent made a joke: 'Did we get car washes?' The manager told him no, adding, 'You're just taking our people who's working really hard.' test 12:20 p.m. The owner of the car wash, Mehmet Aydogan, approached the agents and tried to defend his workers. Several of them had been with the business since before he purchased it two years ago. An agent with a neck gaiter pulled over his mouth and another in plainclothes escorted a worker to their vehicle. The man, who still had a yellow cleaning cloth in his back pocket, pointed agents to a cubby under a covered waiting area where workers store their personal belongings. Aydogan said agents did not present any documents or answer his questions. One agent had a flyer in his hand with what appeared to be three headshots. They took two people into custody, the owner said. 'It happened in seconds,' Aydogan said. 'They were not interested in information or explanations. I tried to protect my guys because they are like family.' test 12:21 p.m. One worker kept wiping the top of a compact gray car, ignoring the Border Patrol agents who approached him. Aydogan walked alongside the immigration officers and tried to pressure them to leave. The workplace manager, who spoke on the condition that he not be identified for fear of reprisal, said the employee had learned from training with immigrant advocacy groups to stay silent when questioned. He said the agents had asked the workers for their names and if they were U.S. citizens. 'They are just looking around and see who they can take,' said Aydogan. 'The more, the better.' test 12:22 p.m. Just as quickly as they came, Border Patrol left. The entire operation was over in about five minutes. John Sandweg, who served as acting director of U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement under President Barack Obama, said targeting car washes is 'one hundred percent' a new strategy, likely driven by the Trump administration's goal of detaining 3,000 undocumented migrants a day. That quota, he said, 'forces ICE to shift their operational tactics' from targeting specific individuals under criminal investigation to instead doing raids at 'stereotypical low-wage jobs where it's likely you're going to find people who are undocumented — that means car washes, Home Depot parking lots, anywhere you have low-skill, low-wage labor.' Sandweg said that typically when ICE goes to a business, the legal authority to enter is usually through a search warrant issued by a judge or consent from the owner, sometimes in the context of an audit. In Los Angeles, immigration officers have conducted several sweeps in parking lots that abut businesses and are considered public spaces. Aydogan said his business, despite being in a parking lot, is on private property and officers did not show a warrant. CBP did not respond to a request for comment. test 12:23 p.m. The enforcement operation left Aydogan and his remaining workers shaken and his business in disarray. He said he had employment documents for all of his workers. Agents arrested men who had been in the middle of cleaning cars and still had customers' keys in their pockets. Some spooked customers drove away. Others came by to ask what had happened and whether they could take their cars and leave. The business ended up refunding 100 customers whose vehicles it no longer had the staff to clean. The employees still there put in a double shift to help with the extra work. Relatives of the detained men came by later to drive their cars home and retrieve their belongings. Among them was Noemi Ciau, the wife of Jesus Cruz. He was picked up in the first sweep on Sunday. She said he has lived in the United States for more than two decades and is a father of four. One of their children had an honor-roll assembly after his arrest and did not want to take pictures because her father wasn't there to witness the milestone. They had planned a special outing to celebrate her middle school graduation — tasting the spiciest chicken tenders at Dave's Hot Chicken restaurant. 'My husband had no criminal background, no tickets, no parole, no nothing,' said Ciau, who declined to share any details about her husband's immigration status. 'Everybody has a right to due process.' The Department of Homeland Security has not provided a total number of arrests in the workplace sweeps or said how many of those detained have a criminal record. Tricia McLaughlin, assistant secretary for public affairs at DHS, said in a statement that worksite enforcement 'protects workers' from abusive labor practices. She did not respond to a request for details regarding why Westchester Hand Wash was targeted. It's unclear what happened to the men. Many of those detained have been processed at the ICE office in downtown Los Angeles, and some have been quickly transferred out of state or deported.
