National Auto Body Council® to Host Annual SEMA Celebration on November 2, 2026
Seven Las Vegas Area Veterans and Families in Need of Reliable Transportation to Receive Refurbished Vehicles as Part of the National Auto Body Council Recycled Rides® Presentation Program
PORT CHARLOTTE, FLA. — On Monday, November 2, seven deserving Las Vegas area veterans, individuals, and families in need will experience a life-changing event – the presentation of a vehicle to provide them independence and the ability to work and take care of their families – thanks to the National Auto Body Council Recycled Rides® program along with car donors GEICO, Allstate, Farmers, Travelers, USAA, Nationwide, and Enterprise and repair partners Caliber, Crash Champions, Gerber Collision & Glass, Fix Auto USA, Cascade Collision, the Auto Group Collision Center and Universal Motor Cars.
The presentation will be held during SEMA Week as part of the MSO Symposium at the Rio Hotel and Casino. At the event, seven vehicles will be presented to veterans and families in need, including (full bios below):
Two veterans who served in the U.S. Marine Corps and U.S. Army
A Las Vegas Police Department Cadet
Several families in need
Several single parents caring for their children
In addition, NABC will announce the winner of the NABC Changing and Saving Lives award, which annually honors individuals who go above and beyond to give back to their communities.
Along with the week in Las Vegas, NABC will kick off the unique new Steps to Change and Save Lives Challenge, presented by Enterprise, to be held November 1 through 6, 2026, both in Las Vegas and virtually across the country. Whether industry members are getting ready for the biggest automotive aftermarket trade show or spending the week at home with their regular workout, they can lace up your shoes and capture their steps to change lives through the Steps to Change and Save Lives Challenge. Every step participants take during the week of November 1 to 6, 2026, raises funds for the life-saving work of the Changing and Saving Lives Foundation® and the NABC Recycled Rides® program and NABC F.R.E.E.™ program. Companies can create a team and challenge their competitors for bragging rights, and individuals can compete for top honors. Winners will be announced at the end of the week. Plus, there will be prizes for top performers!
WHO: NABC Recycled Rides® program, along with:
Vehicle donors Allstate, GEICO, Enterprise, Farmers, Nationwide, Travelers and USAA
Collision repair partners Caliber Collision, Crash Champions, Gerber Collision & Glass, Cascade Collision, a member of Certified Collision Group, Fix Auto USA, The Auto Group Collision Center, and Universal Motor Cars, a member of CSN Collision
Seven deserving recipients selected by U.S. VETS, Family Promise of Las Vegas, YMCA of Las Vegas and Ayden’s Army of Angels
WHAT: NABC®, its insurance company members, rental car partners and collision repair partners will present seven vehicles to deserving individuals
WHERE: Rio Hotel and Casino, Pavilion Ballroom, 3700 W. Flamingo Rd., Las Vegas, NV
WHEN: Monday, November 2, 2026 at 5:30 p.m. PT
Media Opportunities: Media members will have an opportunity to cover the unveiling of the cars and presentation to the recipients, as well as interview the recipients and representatives from NABC®, the insurance partners and the repair partners.
About National Auto Body Council
The National Auto Body Council® is the premier organization of collision industry partners dedicated to strategic networking opportunities that positively change lives in the communities we serve. The collaborative membership of the National Auto Body Council® has gifted more than 3,850 vehicles valued at nearly $69 million and provided extrication opportunities for some 7,000 First Responders in communities around the country through NABC Recycled Rides® and NABC First Responder Emergency Extrication (F.R.E.E.™).
The NABC Changing and Saving Lives Foundation, a 501c3 organization, is committed to the goal of driving change for veterans, military members, first responders and families in need, while harnessing the power of the collective membership of the collision repair industry to positively impact communities where we live and work. As demand for NABC® programs like NABC Recycled Rides® and NABC F.R.E.E.™ grows, so do the needs for resources to manage these important programs. Being able to pursue grants, gifts and donations allows NABC® to expand these programs to serve those in need and help communities where we live and work.
The Changing and Saving Lives Foundation Keys for Change program also helps drive funding for key programs. The easy, efficient donation process allows vehicle owners to turn their unwanted vehicles into life-changing support. All vehicle donations fund critical programs that provide support and assistance for families in need, military members, veterans and first responders.
For more information, visit www.nationalautobodycouncil.org.
Media contact
Deborah Robinson, National Auto Body Council, 312.505.4335This release was issued by National Auto Body Council and is republished here with a link to the original. Brand representatives can request an edit or removal.
