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

Take $190 Off Solo Stove's Largest Fire Pit for a Limited Time

If that's too much heat, don't worry, there are other discounts to be had

Rolls-Royce Finally Announces Its First Electric Car: Spectre

By 2030, the first-name in luxury motoring says it will be 100% electric

West Elm's Handsome Mid-Century Furniture Collection Is on Sale

Timeless leather chairs, coffee tables and a variety of storage solutions are on offer

Are Electric Cars More Likely to Catch on Fire Than Gas Cars?

After a number of high-profile Chevy Bolt and Tesla incidents, a legitimate safety concerns has arisen among EV owners

Three Top-Notch Drip Coffee Makers Are on Sale at Breville

Including two Precision Brewer models and one with built-in bean grinding

The Case for Buying a Porsche With Over 100,000 Miles

Courtesy of the so-called 1989 911 Targa "RS" that won the first ever Porsche Classic Restoration Challenge

Chevy Decided to Unmask the First High-Performance Corvette Early

Here's the first look at the 2023 Corvette Z06, and how it compares to the Stingray

Grab One of a Hundred Seiko Watches Currently 25% Off at Macy's

From green-dial dress watches to handsome divers

It Appears There’s a New Title-Holder for Fastest Street-Legal SUV

We called the stock Mercedes-AMG GLE 63 S a land missile. Then Brabus got hold of it.

Our Favorite Styles From Todd Snyder’s Second Collection With L.L.Bean

Here's your full autumn ensemble, from Bean boots to embroidered pants to shirt jackets

At Sur La Table's Warehouse Sale, It's All About the Skillets

Carbon steel, ceramic nonstick and enameled cast iron all included

Why You Shouldn’t Care About Car Reservations

Cadillac said reservations for its Lyriq SUV "sold out in just over ten minutes." Does that mean anything?

What Toyota Changed With the First Tundra Redesign in 15 Years

It’s about performance, yes, but also a new look called "technical muscle"

Five Jackets You Should Buy During East Dane's Fall Sale

Take up to 50% off brands like Barbour, Deus Ex Machina and Baracuta

The Ahead-of-Its-Time Toyota FJ Cruiser Is Finally Having Its Moment

Vintage Land Cruisers have long been coveted. Now this quirky off-roader is gaining value, too.