Happy Memorial Day 2011

Formerly known as 'Decoration Day,' the practice of decorating soldiers' graves commemorates U.S. soldiers who died while in the military service. The first practice of this day began, after the Civil War, on May 1st, 1965 in Charleston, South Carolina. The first known observance was the following year in Waterloo, New York.

By 1882 it was called 'Memorial Day.' However, Memorial Day's official declaration, by Federal law, happened in 1967. After World War I, Memorial Day was expanded to include the observance to honor dead Americans from all wars.

Markley Motors thanks all who have served, and remembers those who have fallen, in service to our country.

The 2011 Honda Odyssey was just named the Ultimate Minivan by the editors at Cars.com, USA Today and "MotorWeek."

The 2011 Honda Odyssey was just named the Ultimate Minivan by the editors at Cars.com, USA Today and "MotorWeek."

All of the redesigned minivans faced off this spring in a head-to-head shootout to determine which was best and  the Odyssey beat out all of its competitors. It's a big  accomplishment! View the article here and pick up a copy of today's USA Today at your newsstand. Winning an award from Cars.com sends a strong message to your customers about the quality of the Odyssey. Sharing this news in your dealership, on your social networks and in planned marketing materials is a great way to spread the news to potential customers.

Ed Menges Golf Tourney and fun in the sun!

 

Entrance FCCC

 

Little did Mr. M know that he would hit the pin on this hole and tap in for birdie!

 

Ike's approach on #10 from 220 yards out! Nice shot Ike! (He made the eagle putt as well!)

 

I'm tellin' ya Dougie, this putt will break towards that lake!

 

Eric is shall we say "under pressure"!

 

#10 Tee FCCC

 

FCCC Club House

 

Mr. M and Ike straightening out the display

 

Here's a free lesson for ya Mr. M.

 

Practice Green FCCC

Markley Motors Inc. is one of the fastest growing companies in Northern Colorado for 2011. See all the Mercury 100 winners Friday! #NCBR100

Markley Motors Inc. is one of the fastest growing companies in Northern Colorado for 2011. See all the Mercury 100 winners Friday! #NCBR100
http://twitter.com/NCBR/status/71249519324573696

Markley Motors Facebook Contest Winner!

Congratulations to Kristen Deakin Dwyer with Northern Colorado Concierge Services, LLC. Kristen won a FREE DETAIL from Markley Motors!


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Facebook Contest #5

FACEBOOK CONTEST #5-Tell us about your experience learning how to drive for the first time in the comment section on this thread and you will be entered into a drawing for a FREE DETAIL at Markley Motors, $159 value. You must "like" Markley Motors and be a fan, drawing will be held Monday 5/2/11. One entry... per person, employees not eligible for this drawing. Winner will be notified through facebook.

First Drive: 2012 Honda Civic Sedan and Coupe

Filed under: Coupe, Budget, Sedan, Honda, First Drive

Compact King Stays The Course

2012 Honda Civic - Click above for high-res image gallery

Regardless of her stance on baked goods, Marie Antoinette didn't quite grasp the severity of country's condition until the French Revolution was in full swing and her husband was conspicuously absent of his head. Just as General Armstrong Custer dismissed the might of the Northern Cheyenne and Captain Edward John Smith failed to accurately read the waters of the North Atlantic, human history is filled to the brim with figures who didn't discover the danger they were in until it was much too late.

When Honda unveiled the 2012 Civic at the 2011 Detroit Auto Show, many critics were quick to put Honda in the same illustrious company. With an army of all-new compacts from automakers like Ford, Chevrolet and Hyundai all set to kick down the Honda gates, fans were thirsty to see a vehicle that was as innovative in design as it was in engineering. Instead, the Japanese manufacturer unveiled a compact car that looked startlingly similar to its eighth-generation predecessor.

We shouldn't have been surprised. Since the Civic first hit the market 38 years ago, Honda has stuck to a tried-and-true update regimen for its star model. Every other generation has delivered a mild revision of the preceding design, and the ninth take on the vehicle is no different. With a tweaked body, slightly adjusted interior and nudges to the suspension and drivetrain, the 2012 Civic is effectively generation 8.1, but that just might be enough to keep the hordes at bay and Honda out of history's dog house.

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GMC IntelliLink Enhances Terrains Connectivity Capability

NEW YORK GMC, the brand known for professional grade capability and engineering excellence, is taking in-vehicle connectivity to the next level on the 2012 Terrain.

http://media.gm.com/content/media/us/en/news/news_detail.brand_gmc.html/content/Pages/news/us/en/2011/Apr/0419_gmc_link

Honda Civic Facebook Page! Check it out!!

Hey all you Honda owner's and fans, be sure to check out the Honda Civic Facebook page! It has lots of great posts about the "Honda Civic and recent news and links to "The Next Generation Honda Civic"!! 
Come to Markley Motors to look at the new 2012 Honda Civic!

Honda Civic Facebook Page

Markley Motors Honda Construction Update #10

MARKLEY MOTORS CONSTRUCTION LOG . . .

MOVING IN DAY . . .

MARCH 21, 2011 . . .

The day finally came where the construction crew vacated and we moved in!  Here are some photos of our moving in day.


Service Drive is Operational


Moving Into the Showroom


Payne in his Moving Garb


First Canine in the Waiting Lounge


First Service Guests Waiting for Their Vehicle


Rick Cissell Moving Into His New Office


What Are You Cleaning Mick?



Let Me Show You!


Setting up Our New Tire Racks

Nearly three weeks later the dust has settled and we are busy selling Honda's.  Phase two of construction has begun . . . stay tuned for photos of our new Internet building!