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Denis Flierl

Denis Flierl

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Denis Flierl | Senior Reporter

Denis has been a cornerstone of the Torque News editorial team since 2012, bringing over three decades of automotive industry expertise to his reporting. His deep-rooted career began in high-level consulting, where he worked directly with major global automotive brands, providing him with a unique "behind-the-scenes" understanding of the industry.

Transitioning from consulting to freelance journalism, Denis has spent years test-driving and evaluating the latest vehicles. This hands-on experience, combined with his industry connections, allows him to provide readers with a wealth of insider knowledge that goes beyond the spec sheet. Today, he specializes in breaking automotive news, exclusive owner perspectives, and in-depth analysis designed to empower consumers with the truth.

Connect with Denis: Have a news tip or an automotive question? Follow Denis on X at @DenisFlierl and @WorldsCoolestRides, or reach out via Facebook, Instagram, and LinkedIn.

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Tesla Cybertruck Owner Says, “I Shouldn’t Have To Do This To My Cybertruck, My $3,500 Cyber Wheels Look Great, But They Constantly Get Misaligned” 2
2022 Toyota RAV4 Owner Says, “One Week After I Drove It Off the Lot it Died, The Dealer Can’t Find Anything Wrong, and It’s Happened 5 More Times 1
Performance Shop Says, “All the Cars In My Shop Are Subaru WRX and STIs With Serious Rod Knock Problems, These Engines Are Blown” 1
I Just Bought My First Tesla Cybertruck, and Now, I Was Welcomed Into the Upside Down Financial Club 8
I Was In a Serious Accident in My 2023 Toyota Highlander, and the Airbags Didn’t Deploy. Now I Have Nerve Damage and Other Health Issues 2
My Toyota RAV4 Was Stolen From the Dealer’s Service Area, Not Once But Twice, I Never Received an Explanation or an Apology From the Dealer 0
I Bought a 2023 Nissan Kicks, and the Dealer Sold Me a $500 Payment, Now I Found Out I Could Have Saved $143, I’ll Never Get a Dealer Loan Again 0
I Blew My Grandpa’s Mind When I Showed Him My Tesla Model 3’s FSD, He Said, “This is Unreal, This Is Crazy Steven” 2
My 2020 Ram Bighorn 1500 Has Been to the Dealer So Many Times I Can’t Remember. They Still Haven’t Fixed the Problem, I’m Done With this Truck 1
I Was Scammed On Facebook Marketplace. I Paid Cash For a 2022 GMC Sierra and Found It Had a Fake VIN, Now I’m out $27K, and the Truck 0
Mercedes-Benz Dealer Says, “We Screwed Up” After Loading $350K AMG G 63 On Wrong Transport Truck, Never To Be Seen Again 3
My 2022 Toyota Corolla's Headlight is Out, and the Dealer Wants $1,100 Just for the Part, Plus Another $400 to Replace It. So, This Is Why I Dislike New Cars 1
Thieves Stole 3 Gallons of Gas From My Ram Truck, Now the Dealer Says It’s $2,000 To Fix My Damaged Gas Tank, It’s Infuriating and Frustrating 16
Tesla Cybertruck Owner Says, “After 3 Years of Placing an Order, I Finally Pulled the Trigger With 0% Financing, I Couldn’t Pass It Up,” But There’s a Catch 6
An Audi Dealer Scammed Me Out Of A 2025 Q5 Sportback, Then Switched Me To A Completely Different Car, So, I Immediately Left and Bought A Mercedes 1
I Hate My 2023 Toyota Tacoma, It’s Underpowered, Uncomfortable, the Transmission is Awful, and the AC Isn’t Cold Above 80, I’m Buying A Tundra 60
I Just Sold My Kia Soul To the Kia Dealer, Because My Little State Farm Beacon Buddy, Tracks Everything That I Do In My New Kia Sorento 185
My 2023 Toyota Tundra’s Engine Started Knocking at 30K Miles, and I’m 2 Months Outside the Recall, Now the Dealer Says I Can’t Get a New Engine 0
The Toyota Dealer Wants $300 To Clean My 2022 Toyota RAV4’s Induction System, But My 30K Service Doesn’t Say I Need It, I Think It’s a Scam 1
I Learned a Few Things Towing With My Tesla Cybertruck, It Would Have Been Cheaper and Faster With My Ford F-350 Diesel Truck 5
I Initially Thought My 2024 RAV4 Hybrid Was Perfect, But 10 Months In, Toyota's Quality and Reliability Are Not What They Were 5-10 Years Ago 44
2024 Chevrolet Traverse Owner Says, “Please, Chevy, Not My Brand New Car, It’s Twice In 3 Months, Don’t Let Me Down Again” 15
My 2024 Toyota Tacoma Transmission Died 15K Miles In, I’ve Been Waiting Over A Month, and Zero Updates From the Dealer On When It Will Be Fixed 2
Tesla Cybertruck and All EV Trucks “Are the Worst If You Carry Loads, Trailer, Go to Worksites or On Vacation, The Limited Range and Refueling Is a Big Pain” 4
I Purchased a Brand New 2025 VW Atlas, and Within 2 Days and Only 29 Miles, It Had To Be Towed, Now, the Dealer Tells Me I Need A New Transmission 6