Camelback Kia Blog - News & Events

Enjoy some of downtown Phoenix's finest cuisine during Taste it Tours' classic walking food tour. Downtown Phoenix is becoming one of the top culinary cities in the U.S. and the folks at Taste it Tours wants to introduce you to some of the best dishes offered in the Southwest.

Most of us may not think too much about gasoline outside of our trips to the fuel pump and our occasional glances at the gas gauge while we're driving. Click "read more" to see a film from the U.S. Department of the Interior's Bureau of Mines circa 1956. It's a fairly charming film that gives a rather in depth look at the science behind gasoline, 

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.

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!

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.

The Camelback Kia 2014 Kia Soul Free Car Giveaway has come to an end and we are happy to announce that a grand prize winner has been chosen as the recipient of an all-new Kia Soul! The official victor of the contest won a 36-month lease on a 2014 Kia Soul Base, which is valued at over $6,000.

Kia is taking their philanthropic efforts to new heights by kicking off a venture with Pacific Marine Mammal Center, a non-profit organization specializing in marine mammal rehabilitation. The automotive brand has taken a quick interest in the organization and recently showed their appreciation for the new partnership by supplying the organization with a Kia Soul to be used exclusively for community outreach.