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

There’s a Clear Winner for Worst Car Brand in America

J.D. Power’s study offers good news, too (for Porsche and Genesis owners)

Take Up to 40% Off Patagonia, Hydro Flask and More During REI’s Sale

Get discounts on gear, then take those summer trips (before summer’s over)

You Can Buy a Fully Electric Mustang, But It’s Not Made by Ford

Charge Automotive is only releasing 499 of its Mustang EVs

Bill Gates Reveals His “Greatest Mistake Ever.” It Cost Him $400 Billion.

Even someone worth $100 billion makes bad business decisions

Man Sues Brewery Over “International Women’s Day” Beer — and Wins

He “felt forced to identify as female” to get an IPA for £1 less

Declassified Spy Images Show Himalayan Glaciers Are Melting Faster Than Expected

Climate change has doubled the rate of ice loss in the “third pole”

Meet the Shop Reviving Hummer’s Reputation With Custom H1s

Should you give three 20-somethings $200K to build you a custom Hummer?

Florida Green-Lights Autonomous Cars Without Human Operators Starting in July

If there are drivers, they will be allowed to text and watch videos

Ford Finally Reveals How Powerful the 2020 Mustang Shelby GT500 Will Be

It’s the most powerful street-legal Ford ever. Here are the numbers

Everything to Know About Eriba, Airstream's Stalwart European Rival

Their new Touring 820 might be the best new trailer on the market

New Custom Porsche Drives Heated Debate Among Collectors

The custom Emory mashes up a ‘60s classic with a 964 from the ‘90s

You’ve Got Trails to Blaze, L.L.Bean Has Gear Up to 70% Off

Prep for summer adventures with discounts on knives, fly rods and more

GM Is Considering Reviving the Hummer … as an Electric Vehicle

The brand could be part of “a fleet of electrified SUVs and trucks”

Need a Tough Travel Bag? Filson’s Tin Cloth Duffel Is $190 Off.

They’ll even toss in a can of their oil finish wax

Before You See “Ford v. Ferrari,” Watch This Doc About the Race on YouTube

“This Time Tomorrow” follows the ‘66 Le Mans, on which the movie is based

It’s Official: “Bond 25” Stars an Aston Martin From the Timothy Dalton Era

Spotted in Norway, the car was previously used in "The Living Daylights"