Member for
15 years 4 monthsArmen Hareyan is the founder and Editor-in-Chief of Torque News and an automotive journalist with over 15 years of experience writing car reviews and industry news. Now based in the Charlotte region (Indian Land, SC, he founded Torque News in 2010, which since then has been publishing expert news and analysis about the automotive industry. He can be reached at Torque News on X, Linkedin, Facebook, and Youtube. Armen holds three Masters Degrees, including an MBA, and has become one of the known voices in the industry, specializing in the landscape of electric vehicles and real-world stories of actual car owners. Armen focuses on providing readers with transparent, data-backed analysis bridging the gap of complex engineering and car buyer practicality. Armen frequently participates in automotive events throughout the United States, national and local car reveals and personally test-drives new vehicles every week. Armen has also been published as an automotive expert in publications like the Transit Tomorrow, discussing how will autonomous vehicles reshape the supply chain, and emerging technologies in vehicle maintenance.
Education:
- MBA (Masters of Business Administration) from the Lenoir-Rhyne University in Marketing.
- Masters of Arts in Religious Studies
- Masters of Arts in Music
Work Experience
- 2010-Present - Publisher of Torque News.
- 2019-2020 - Technical and IT Architect and Lowes.com.
- 2000-2008 - Music Director at St. Aloysius Catholic Church in Hickory, NC.
- 2008-2010 - Founder of Hareyan Publishing.
Armen has been published and quoted in the following industry magazines:
- How Will Autonomous Vehicles Reshape Supply Chains? - by Editorial Director Spencer Hulse of Transit Tomorrow.
- Emerging Tech in Vehicle Maintenance: Experts Weigh In - by Editorial Director Spencer Hulse of Transit Tomorrow.
Now based in the Charlotte region (Indian Land, SC), I find that local context is often missing from the national conversation. I try to bring that perspective to my writing, looking at how regional power grids and local infrastructure affect your actual ownership experience. Whether I’m digging into a software update for a Tesla Cybertruck or investigating the long-term reliability of a Toyota Tacoma, my goal is always to respect your time and intelligence by providing honest, practical analysis that helps you make the best decision for your driveway.
My "education" in this industry hasn’t just come from books, but from fifteen years of listening to the people who build and fix these machines. By collaborating closely with automotive engineers, dealership technicians, and assembly line workers, as well as personally test-driving new cars every week for 15 years, I’ve gained a behind-the-scenes look at how cars are truly made. I see myself as a bridge between the technical world of the factory and the everyday world of the driver. I believe that knowledge can help to make our lives easier, and I’m honored to help our readers at Torque News navigate the fast-moving future of transportation.
Armen Hareyan is also the author of the Amazon book "You Are Made To Thrive."
About Torque News
Since 2010, Torque News has served as a dedicated, independent voice in the automotive world, offering more than just headlines. We offer perspective. For over 15 years, our team has focused on providing expert analysis and honest, "boots on the ground" vehicle reviews that help both car enthusiasts and daily commuters make sense of a rapidly changing automotive industry. From the front lines of the EV revolution and Tesla updates to the long-term reliability of GM and Toyota trucks, we have been delivering research-backed authoritative content that prioritizes the reader’s needs over marketing hype. Driven by a commitment to transparency and technical accuracy, we invite you to learn more about our mission and our editorial standards.