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Denis Flierl - Senior Reporter and specialized automotive journalist

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Denis Flierl | Senior Reporter

Denis Flierl is a Senior Reporter at Torque News and a specialized automotive journalist with over three decades of industry expertise. Since 2012, Denis has been a mainstay of the Torque News editorial team, drawing on a deep background in high-level consulting for major global automotive brands. This unique "behind-the-scenes" experience allows him to provide readers with a wealth of insider knowledge that extends far beyond the standard spec sheet.

Based in Parker, Colorado, Denis is a prominent member of the Rocky Mountain Automotive Press (RMAP). He utilizes the region's high-altitude terrain as a rigorous testing ground to provide "boots-on-the-ground" analysis for readers across North America. He specializes in breaking automotive news, exclusive owner perspectives, and technical deep-dives into vehicle reliability and maintenance.

Technical Specialization & Authority

  • Truck & 4WD Technology: With a focus on long-term reliability, he frequently reports on Toyota, GM, Ram, and Ford truck platforms, analyzing mechanical faults, drivetrain durability, and the transition to EV technology.
  • Data-Driven Reporting: Prioritizing a "Technical-First" structure, Denis anchors his reports in Diagnostic Trouble Codes (DTCs), official manufacturer recall data, and technical specifications to empower consumers with factual, actionable information.

Work Experience & Education

  • 2012–Present: Senior Reporter and regular contributor on Torque News, hundreds of automotive reviews on Automoblog, and a contributor to JC Whitney. 
  • Automotive Consultant: Over 13 years providing strategic, technical, and market consulting for major global car brands (Ford, GM, Ram, Toyota, Tesla).
  • Professional Test Driver: Years of hands-on vehicle evaluation, verifying real-world performance against engineering claims in Colorado's extreme high altitude environment.
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Technical Philosophy & Reporting Standards

In an era of automotive reporting often clouded by marketing hype, I adhere to a strict objective standard. My goal is to respect your time and intelligence by delivering neutral, reporting-style language. Whether I am investigating machining debris issues in a new V6 engine or detailing a Starlink software update, I prioritize technical descriptors such as "critical fault" or "thermal limit" over emotional narratives.

I see myself as a bridge between the factory's technical world and the driver's everyday world. My "education" in this industry was forged by three decades of collaborating with the engineers who build these machines and the technicians who keep them on the road.

Personal & Other Works 

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Outside of the automotive world, Denis is an accomplished writer and the author of the novel "Kingdom Runner," available on Amazon.

Connect with Denis

Visit DenisFlierl.com for technical deep-dives, vehicle testing archives, and full investigative reports.

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About Torque News

Since 2010, Torque News has served as a dedicated, independent voice in the automotive world. For over 15 years, our team has focused on providing expert analysis and honest, "boots on the ground" vehicle reviews. Driven by a commitment to transparency and technical accuracy, we prioritize the reader’s needs over marketing hype to help you navigate a rapidly changing industry.

Article Published Comments
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Amanda’s Subaru Forester Has 100K Miles and Already Needs A New Transmission, “I Bought It With the Understanding That Subaru’s Last Until 300,000 Miles Or More” 18
2025 Subaru Forester Wilderness Pricing and Model Guide, Should You Wait? 2
My Tesla Model Y Police Car Is Too Cramped, Too Hard to Charge and Too Expensive to Up Fit with Equipment, It’s Nearly Unusable As A Squad Car 1
Ford F-150 Is the Best CPO 1/2 Ton Pickup Says Vincentric, But It’s the Slow-Selling Lightning EV Which They Are Paying Dealers To Move Out 1
Toyota Has 3 Of the Most Dangerous Cars and One Pickup In New Study 0
Subaru Forester, Crosstrek, WRX Pull Down 3 ALG Residual Value Awards, “The Best at Providing Long-Term Value” 0
The Tesla Cybertruck Is Under Intense Scrutiny, You Either Love It or You Hate It 0
Subaru’s 2 Best CPO Value in America Picks And The One That Got Away 0
My Subaru Crosstrek’s Lane Assist Suddenly Jerked To the Right Heavily and Instantly I Collided With the Vehicle On My Right Side 44
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Ford Fails To Recall the F-150 and 9 Other Models, and Slapped With a Hefty $165M Fine, “When They Fail To Prioritize Safety, We’ll Hold Them Accountable” 1
Subaru’s 2 Most Fuel-Stingy SUVs, Forester and Crosstrek – The Perfect Storm Just Blew Up 1
Toyota’s Most and Least Expensive Models To Maintain Revealed 1
The 4 Car Brands With the Best Driving Experience - It’s BMW, Audi, Porsche - and Subaru? 0
My New Toyota Tacoma Looks Good But Sounds Wimpy, “Truck Engines Don’t Sound Good Anymore, Trucks Deserve To Sound Good, Too” 0
Subaru Maintenance Costs Are the Highest Among Mainstream Car Brands, But Here’s What Consumer Reports Doesn’t Tell You 11
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The 13 Deadliest SUVs On the Road, You Won’t Find Any Subaru Models Here 0
Lyn’s Toyota Kept Breaking Down, We Gave Her a New Jeep So She Can Drive Strangers To Work and Chemo Appts 0
Subaru Is Ready to Uncover the New Forester Hybrid, I Think It Will Show In L.A. 1
America’s Most Anticipated New Models, The All-New Subaru Forester Hybrid Is Wild 4
Tesla Semi Truck Customers Are Still Waiting, Sysco Says, “We Put A Deposit On 50 Trucks in 2017, They Placed Us In the Queue” 1
Tom Doll Transformed Subaru Into a Loyal Band of Followers, “We Asked, What Can We Do No One Else Can Do? Our Owners Gave Us This Amazing Answer” 0