The 2026 SEMA Show, taking place November 3-6 in Las Vegas, is building momentum across key categories, including collision repair and vehicle restyling. Repair, refinishing and restyling professionals will be able to compare products, equipment and technologies shaping the industry. The SEMA Show's...

The SEMA Professional Restylers Organization (PRO) recently hosted a virtual General Membership Meeting and Panel Discussion focused on practical applications of AI for automotive restylers. Watch the recording on the PRO YouTube playlist or by clicking below. Moderated by Jesse Stoddard of...

The SEMA Professional Restylers Organization (PRO) is proud to recognize its members who are celebrating milestone anniversaries as members of PRO in September and October 2026! Their continued involvement strengthens PRO and the professional restyling community, and we are proud to recognize them...

Attending the SEMA Show is no small feat. Even with months of preparation, it can be easy to forget what you need on the Show floor until you realize you need it and don’t have it. Below is a recommended packing list for a successful SEMA Show experience. Portable charger A notebook or notes app on...

PRO members attending the 2026 SEMA Show, November 3-6 in Las Vegas, have an opportunity to meet students interested in building careers in the automotive aftermarket during the Student Program Industry Networking Breakfast. Taking place Thursday, November 5, from 8:00-9:30 a.m. in West Hall of the...

Witness the debut of the ARMO and HRIA booth vehicles on Tuesday morning, meet the builders and hear the stories behind each build.

The Automotive Restoration Market Organization (ARMO) will host its annual reception at the SEMA Show on Tuesday, November 3, from 5:00 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. at the Westgate Hotel in Ballroom A. This year’s reception features a Legends of ARMO theme and will include special appearances from ARMO...

When you run a family aftermarket business, business decisions often extend beyond the shop and into family relationships. A disagreement over tool investments or marketing channels can quickly strain a marriage, a father-son relationship or the dynamics of an entire team. At the same time, non...

By Jason Chandler, ARMO Select Committee Preserving the future of the restoration industry means more than preserving the cars—it also means preserving the skills, craftsmanship and knowledge required to build them. That mission is at the heart of Kustom Built Cars Educational Workshop, a 501(c)(3)...

The Automotive Restoration Market Organization (ARMO) attended the 2026 Japanese Classic Car Show (JCCS) in Long Beach, California, on October 3, continuing its support of the event and the enthusiasts dedicated to preserving Japanese automotive heritage. Throughout the day, the ARMO booth served as...