Alex Lauer

Alex Lauer is the features editor at InsideHook. Since joining the company in 2016, he’s covered a wide range of topics, including cars, the environment, books and business. His reporting broke stories on the rise of Bookshop (the anti-Amazon online bookseller), the fall of Best Made Company (and sale to Duluth Trading) and the false promises of a supposedly “environmentally-friendly” NFT initiative. His hands-on methods — driving in a Sherp (of Kanye West fame) in northern Minnesota and idling in the electric Ford Mustang Mach-E for 12 hours in the middle of winter — offer a reliable and unique perspective on popular issues. Previously, he wrote for City Pages in the Twin Cities after graduating from the University of Minnesota. After starting at IH in New York City, he now lives in Minneapolis, MN. Follow him on Instagram: @alexlauer.

All Articles From Alex Lauer

Frank And Oak Took Timeless Fall Layers and Made Them Modular

The vests, bomber jackets, topcoats and parkas are also sustainable, too

Why the Internet Was Always Going to Hate the New Land Rover Defender

Land Rover’s iconic off-roader isn't just a vehicle. It’s a national symbol.

Amazon HQ Employees Will Strike for the First Time. The Reason: Climate Change.

Over 1,000 white-collar workers will walk out to demand the company lead on climate issues

The 2020 Land Rover Defender Is Here. You Should Wait a Year to Buy One.

An even more exciting model will be added to the lineup next year

Bentley Is Building (and Selling) 12 Replicas of Its Most Valuable Car

The 90-year-old Team Blower will be the first pre-war continuation race car

See Leaked Photos of the New Land Rover Defender

The new U.S.-bound model will be officially unveiled later this week

Take 30% Off Everything at Lands' End, Or Just These Rugby Shirts

Your fall wardrobe could use some sub-$50 stripes

Volkswagen Wants to Convert Your Classic Beetle Into an EV

The e-Beetle is just the beginning. The Bus and Porsche may be next.

Pickup Trucks Keep Getting Bigger and Bigger. But Why?

Is it a natural progression? Or are we compensating for something?

Real Talk: eBay Thinks Local Businesses Are a Joke. That’s a Problem.

In trying to take on Amazon, eBay exposed the problem with both companies

Could These 60% Off Canvas Sneakers Replace Your Converse?

Saturdays NYC makes a mean pair of (discounted) high-tops

The Top 10 Products InsideHook Readers Bought in August

We tell you about the best gear. Here’s what you decided to buy.

You Could Use a Soundbar. Harman Kardon's Is $300 Off.

Unlike similar TV speakers, the SB20 includes a wireless subwoofer

Everything You Need to Know About the Taycan, the First All-Electric Porsche

Two models, the Taycan Turbo and Turbo S, were unveiled Wednesday morning

One of Our Most Recommended Sneakers Is 50% Off

Grab a big discount on the Royale from Greats in two colors

The Sián Is Lamborghini’s Fastest, Most Powerful Car Ever. It’s Also a Hybrid.

For its first electrified car, Lamborghini is using supercapacitors instead of batteries