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

Can We Interest You in an Auction of Military Tactical Vehicles?

Bid on surplus Humvees, Growlers and cargo trucks

The Best Thing About Arkonik’s 10th Anniversary Defender? It’s for Sale.

It took 18 months to customize this '91 Land Rover Defender

Take $134 Off This Hemp-Blend Jacket and Ditch the Denim

Wear the same spring jacket as everyone else. Or wear this.

10 Things You’re Recycling Wrong, According to an Expert

A waste-management vet on pizza boxes, envelopes and more

Tired of Chunky Sneakers? Try the Hiking Sneaker.

Koio’s new limited-edition shoe is the bellwether

Washable, High-End Knit Sneakers Under $60, Right This Way

The Greats Royale Knit is 40% off in all four colors

Technology That Prohibits Cars From Speeding Could Soon Be Mandatory

... in the EU. Rest easy and drive fast, fellow patriots.

Three Iconic 1970s Concept Cars Are Headed to Auction

A Duster and two Road Runners are headed to Mecum Indy in May

Faherty’s Perfect Summer Shirts Are on Sale

Take up to 56% off the comfiest clothes this side of PJs

Ferrari Just Unveiled Its ‘Most Extreme One-Off Design Ever’

The P80/C is based on the 488 GT3, but inspired by the '60s

Instead of Carrying a Multitool, Buy a Wallet That Doubles as One

Dango combines tactical functionality with top-grain leather

The Reboot Buggy Might Be a Death Trap, But It’s a Street Legal One!

It’s got a Chevy V8, 470 ponies and a top speed around 140 MPH