Here I'll go over products that make car washing a little easier and faster for me.  I'll provide links to some manufacturer's websites for your convinience; they're not sponsoring me or anything.

	This hose nozzle is sure an improvement over the old metal kind.  Instead of just being able to shoot a stream of water, it can shoot water seven different ways.  Check this pic for the different shapes.
	Microfiber towels made for drying fine crystal glassware are great for cars because you can be pretty sure they won't scratch, and they don't leave lint everywhere like all the terry cloth towels I've used do.  I got mine at Target; I'm not sure who makes it.
	I use a California brand water blade, which works great for drying any large flat surfaces in a hurry.  Make sure no dirt gets trapped between the blade and paint, because you'll scratch the paint.
	The Aborber is a great drying tool, leaving no water streaks behind.
	I didn't get anything fancy for my washing sponge, it's a flame-treated synthetic.  It seems to work well, but I'll keep an eye open for better alternatives.