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

If You Win This Mercedes Sprinter Van, Where Will You Take It?

This drool-worthy Vansmith conversion is up for grabs, but not for long

Ramin Djawadi Is the True Hero of "House of the Dragon"

We spoke with the veteran "Game of Thrones" composer about writing music for dragons, the importance of flutes and cellos, and what he owes to "Pirates of the Caribbean"

How to Turn a Store-Bought Thanksgiving Pie Into a Delicacy

The ultimate holiday hack, courtesy of baking experts Chris Taylor and Paul Arguin

The Best Deals We Found at All-Clad’s Blowout Cookware Sale

Grill baskets, nonstick sets and waffle makers, up to 72% off

This Tesla Model X Plaid Is Ultra Luxurious, Insanely Fast and Up for Grabs

Omaze is giving away the most expensive Tesla you can buy today

What’s Better Than Winning a Tiny Home? Winning a Custom Tiny Home.

Here's your chance to score a micro-abode worth $130,000 from Oregon's premier tiny home builder

That Cookware You’ve Been Dreaming of Is on Sale at Sur La Table

The Semi-Annual Cookware Sale has it all: cast iron, nonstick and carbon steel pots and pans

Add This Podcast to Your Feed: Huckberry’s Adventure Show “Traverse”

They’ve already interviewed a Navy SEAL and celebrated alpinist, with more to come

Here’s Your Chance to Win the Holy Grail of ’80s Muscle Cars

The 1987 Buick Grand National GNX was a legend when it debuted. Now it's nearly unobtainable.

The One Style Deal to Score Today: Naadam’s Recycled Cashmere

Get a sweater for yourself or start crossing off your holiday gift list, or both

Time Is Running Out to Win One of Our Favorite Cars of the Year

The RS e-tron GT is one of Audi’s quickest cars ever, but also seats five. Go figure.

Introducing the Mechanic: Shinola Releases Its First Hand-Wound Watch

By paying tribute to Detroit's sign painters, the brand finds a potent blend of form and function

Reinvigorate Your Home Coffee Setup During This OXO Sale

A better coffee maker and grinder, with some beans thrown in to get you started

Who Designed the Porsche 911? 60 Years Later, It's Still Not Clear.

The family of former chief designer Erwin Komenda would like a word

How Does Yvon Chouinard's Climate Pledge Compare to Jeff Bezos?

The Patagonia founder's decision to give away the company has been hailed as unprecedented. Here's how the donations stack up.