Payne Auto Talk

In Episode 47 of Payne Auto Talk, Chris Marshall (Payne Street Team) sits down with the NEW General Sales Manager of Payne Edinburg Chrysler-Dodge-Jeep-Ram, Geoff Mauldin. Chris & Geoff discuss Geoff's return to the Payne Auto Group Family, his journey through the automotive industry, how technology has effected the human condition, what's on the horizon for automotive technology & capabil...

In Episode 46 of Payne Auto Talk, Chris Marshall of the Payne Street Team sits down with Mr. Art Juarez, General Manager of Payne Brownsville Volkswagen-Mitsubishi. The construction of the Payne Brownsville's NEW Volkswagen Building is a hot topic they start off with, along with Volkswagen being in the Juarez Family Bloodline, Life in Brownsville as a hometown boy, having a son as a competitor in...

In Episode 45 of Payne Auto Talk, Chris sits down with Adrian Gonzalez, the new General Manager of Payne Edinburg Chrysler Dodge Jeep RAM. Chris & Adrian discuss stepping into the 'big chair', team cohesion, new products coming in, older products going away, commercial-fleet programs/service/financing, PLUS a musical tribute to Johnny Cash.

In Episode 44 of Payne Auto Talk, Chris Marshall of the Payne Street Team hosts returning guest and Payne Auto Group's Digital Marketing Manager, Sarah Robledo. Chris & Sarah discuss Payne Auto Group's Community Outreach including the 2024 Payne Auto Group TikTok Scholarship Challenge (for graduating high school seniors of 2024), Payne Auto Group's NEW 'Regardless Replay' Video Gaming Bus, upc...

In Episode 43 of Payne Auto Talk, Chris Marshall (Host) has Mr. Al Diaz, Assistant Manager of the McAllen Convention Center, sits down to discuss the upcoming McAllen International Carfest from February 2nd-4th of 2024. They go over the ins & outs of CarFest, what to expect, the charity work done by both participants & patrons, the love of automobiles, PLUS a musical tribute to Country Mus...

In Episode 42 of Payne Auto Talk, Chris Marshall talks with the Director of 'Welcome Home RGV', Kristi Collier. Chris & Kristi discuss the creation, role and future Welcome Home RGV (WHRGV), upcoming events including the WHRGV Expo (January 16-17 in McAllen and January 18 in Brownsville) & the WHRGV 'Poker Run' (February 24th), growing up in the Rio Grande Valley and how it's changed in th...

In Episode 41 of Payne Auto Talk, Chris talks with the Rio Grande Valley Livestock Showground's (RGVLS) Event Program Coordinator, Andrew 'Drew' Maldonado. Chris & Andrew discuss the upcoming events including 'Monster Truck Wars' (January 13, 2024) the 'Smokin On The Rio' Barbecue Cook-Off (February 10, 2024) at the Payne Auto Group Rodeo Arena inside the RGVLS, Andrew's time as a municipal po...

In Episode 40 of Payne Auto Talk, Chris Marshall of the Payne Street Team sits down with Rio Grande Valley Humane Society (RGVHS) Director of Development, Jennifer Vasquez. Chris & Jennifer talk about the mission of the RGVHS and their 2nd Annual Fundraiser, 'Bark & Brew', at Jackson Street Cork 'N Craft in Harlingen, Texas. A mere hour before the event kicks off, Chris & Jennifer talk...

During Episode 39 of Payne Auto Talk, Chris Marshall of the Payne Street Team goes solo. He talks about the seasonal transition from Summer to Fall & Winter Driving Conditions, the upcoming Fall Festival & Carnival at the RGV Stockshow Fairgrounds and KRGV Channel 5's latest High School Marching Band of the Week.

In Episode 38 of Payne Auto Talk, Chris Marshall of the Payne Street Team gets some updates on the latest & greatest of Electric Vehicle (EV) news from Payne Mission Volkswagen-Mitsubishi General Manager, Freddie Flores. From the VW ID.4 to the ID.7 and the EV Microbus on the horizon, Freddie brings Chris up to speed on the range, maintenance, capabilities and what to expect with the future of...

In Episode 37 of Payne Auto Talk, Chris Marshall of the Payne Street Team goes solo to honor High School Marching Bands, as per KRGV Channel 5's Marching Band of the Week. Chris goes over what it's like to be a member of a high school marching band and gives thanks to all who help to make them successful from the homefront, during rehearsal, in the band hall, on the field, making music after high...

In Episode 36 of Payne Auto Talk, Chris Marshall has a quick chat with Payne Rio Grande City Ford & Payne Rio Chrysler-Dodge-Jeep-Ram's NEW General Manager, Roland Zamora. Chris & Roland talk about stepping into management from the service-side of the business, culture in Starr County, vehicles from the past & in the present, PLUS a musical tribute to Blake Shelton.

In Episode 35, Chris talks with Michelle Garcia, Digital Communications Manager of the City of Weslaco's Economic Development Center (EDC). They discuss what Weslaco's EDC does in the community, how it benefits both large & small businesses, Weslaco EDC's event called 'Alfresco' (a monthly block-party for the public), dream cars, future automotive tech, PLUS a musical tribute to Blink 182.

In the 'short' Episode 34, Chris attends Payne PreOwned Weslaco's Back-To-School Event. Sitting down with Bobby Vera (PPO Weslaco's Manager) & Juan Cumbias (PPO Weslaco's Assistant Manager), Chris discusses their event, being a part of the community and what's in store for people on a daily basis at Payne PreOwned Weslaco.

In Episode 33 of Payne Auto Talk, Chris 'flies solo' by discussing heading back to school, including your chance to win a $300 Gift Card from PAYNEAUTOGROUP.COM! Chris discusses switching from the 'vacation-mode' of driving to getting back to 'daily grind' driving, especially during the upcoming school year. PLUS, he talks about safety & courtesy as a motorist, preventative maintenance before...

In this 'short' episode of Payne Auto Talk, Chris sits down with Freddie Flores (Manager, Payne Mission Volkswagen & Mitsubishi) right before a training for the New, 'Refreshed' 2024 Volkswagen Atlas SUV. They go over whats new in the worlds of Volkswagen & Mitsubishi, including the 'refreshed' VW Atlas SUV, upcoming Hybrid, Plug-In Hybrids and All Electric Vehicles (EV). Chris & Fredd...

Episode 31 of Payne Auto talk involves Chris being joined by both Tony Flores & Arnold Burkholder of Payne Edinburg Chrysler-Dodge-Jeep-Ram (CDJR) to discuss JEEP! From aspects of Jeep culture to customer care/satisfaction to financing & options, Tony & Arnold unwrap the latest happenings as to why Payne Edinburg CDJR is #1 in Texas when it comes to Jeep. Click that play button and hea...

In our 30th Episode of Payne Auto Talk (PAT), Chris is joined by Payne Auto Group's own Commercial & Fleet Manager, Craig Blackwell. They dive off into the world of providing businesses, both big and small, with vehicles do get their various jobs & duties done. Not only do they discuss the past and present of state of vehicles in business, but what the future holds with Electric and Hybrid...

In our 28th Episode of Payne Auto Talk (PAT), Chris is joined by Rios of Mercedes Boot Company's CEO, Mr. Ryan Vaughn. Both Chris & Ryan discuss the makings of a good pair of boots, the artisans who create them, the folks who wear them, the folks who sell them and the communities in which fine footwear are found. Ryan & Chris also touch on are the important involvement of today's youth in...

In Episode 27 of Payne Auto Talk (PAT), Chris reflects on the 2023 Rio Grande Valley Stockshow & Rodeo, future local events (including fundraisers & galas), the newest addition to Payne Auto Group's involvement with civic events, and partnerships with local media and higher education. It's going to be an exciting Spring & Summer in 2023!

In Episode 26 of Payne Auto Talk (PAT), The Payne Street Team's Chris Marshall sits down with KRGV (Channel 5) TV Lifestyle Segment Host, Karla Salinas. Chris & Karla talk about Karlas' real-world fantasy of being a cast member at Disney World (including some behind the scenes factoids), her study of international business morphing into a career in media with KRGV, being a part of the Jeep Own...

In Episode 25 of Payne Auto Talk (PAT), The Payne Street Team's Chris Marshall takes a few minutes to talk about Breast Cancer Awareness Month (October) including preventative measures (screenings & tests) to taking action and getting support. Chris gives a few statistics, plus offers some tips and advice from personal experience in supporting cancer patients along their care & support dur...

In Episode 24 of Payne Auto Talk (PAT), The Payne Street Team's Chris Marshall sits down with previous PAT guest and Payne PreOwned Harlingen Manager, Hector Cruz, to discuss awaiting employment opportunities at Payne Auto Group Valley wide. In this 20 minute sit-down, Hector & Chris go through available employment positions, their corresponding duties, what to expect from management, PLUS a f...

In Episode 23 of Payne Auto Talk, Chris Marshall (host) reflects on September 11th being a day of remembrance, plus paying tribute all who protected the freedoms & liberties of The United States of America, both past and present.

In Episode 22 of Payne Auto Talk, The Payne Street Team's Chris Marshall sits down with Payne Weslaco Buick-GMC's General Sales Manager (GSM), Jackie Cervantes. Chris & Jackie talk about cross-training employees, working your way up the ladder of success, how sometimes the job chooses YOU, life on the home front as a working mother, PLUS a special guest cameo and a musical tribute to pop-rock...