Camelback Kia Blog - News & Events

Kia Motor Corp has just announced that it will be increasing its hybrid and electric car offerings to nearly 20 models by the year 2020. Kia has been looking for new, innovative ways to further their place in the green car market and this announcement shows the automaker's continuing commitment to creating some of the best fuel efficient cars available today.

The annual ArtFest of Scottsdale is back this year to help you kick off your holiday season in style. A popular holiday event in the valley, ArtFest features the work of nearly 200 artists from around the country.

The Specialty Equipment Market Association (SEMA) show is a concept car paradise, with automakers showing off their most innovative equipment and best tech devices they hope will become the new standard for the next generation of automobiles. This year, Kia debuted their newest concept car at SEMA, the absolutely adorable Kia Soul EV Smitten, to a resounding "awww."

If you're going to ask someone for a recommendation on a great new luxury sedan, then who better to ask than basketball superstar LeBron James. Not only is James a maven on the court, but he is also a massive fan of cars, which is why we are excited to announce that the athlete has just signed on to be Kia's newest brand ambassador. 

Stop the presses! We have officially arrived in the "future" as the world's first 3D-printed car just rolled off the assembly line.

Called the Strati, the auto was manufactured here in Phoenix at the tech company, Local Motors, and is a fully functioning prototype that was made almost entirely by a 3D-printer.

For a third year in a row, the non-profit organization, Roosevelt Row CDC, is hosting their annual Chile Pepper Festival. Packed with fun, tasty events like cooking demos, salsa dancing, live music and a gourmet margarita station (!), the 3rd annual Chile Pepper Festival is set to be the most flavorful event you'll attend all year!

Kelley Blue Book and AOL Autos have released a list of their top tech-savvy choices for under $20,000, and the Kia Forte has been named a top pick by the automotive experts.

Drawing on our smart-phone culture, KBB and AOL decided to look at how various cars stand up to one another not only tech-wise, but price-wise as well.

Kia Motors received some divine intervention this week, when Pope Francis chose a Kia Soul as his touring vehicle during his five-day trip to South Korea. The Pope, known for his predilection for smaller, compact cars, slipped into the backseat of a black Kia Soul after his plane landed in South Korea's capital of Seoul.

Diesel cars have been steadily infiltrating the U.S. market and their excellent sales have led several automakers to join the frenzy, developing their own set of diesel models to enter the demanding segment. Kia, a brand that has experienced growth in the American market, is one of the most recent manufacturers to come forward in support of the diesel uprising, revealing that a U.S. diesel car could be in the company's future plans.

Strategic Vision recently released their 2014 Total Quality Index Study, where they presented Kia with the highest Total Quality Score out of all the mainstream brands included in the analysis. The automaker's two standout models, the 2014 Soul and Optima, took the top spots in their segments, leading to Kia's overall victory and establishing the company as a prominent competitor in the automotive market.