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

In Texas, Elon Musk Begins His Plan for American Energy Domination

As the state’s utility failure subsides, Tesla is stepping in

Nordstrom Rack Has Thousands of Sneakers on Sale. Thousands.

From running to casual, New Balance to Adidas, you’ll find something for spring

Fireworks and Sex Toys: How Americans Are Injuring Themselves During the Pandemic

Just because we're staying home doesn't mean we're being safe

Take $130 Off Solo Stove's Smokeless Firepit During This Flash Sale

Get the popular Bonfire model with a stand at a nice discount

Apparently RVs Have Elevators Now

This new motorhome is called the Villa Edition for a reason

The One End-of-Season Sale Worth Shopping Is 50% Off at Aether

Obsessively designed technical apparel at a massive discount

Did Volvo Just Announce the Death of the Car Dealership as We Know It?

The automaker is going 100% electric, but that may not be the biggest news

This Adventure-Ready Jacket From Taylor Stitch and Mission Workshop Is on Sale

The Farallon Jacket features recycled down insulation, grime repellant and other smart touches

It's Now Easier Than Ever to Find Your '80s or '90s Dream Car

Radwood co-founder Art Cervantes tells us about his new nostalgia-focused auction site

Now's Your Last Chance to Get This Todd Snyder x L.L.Bean Vest on Sale

The last puffer vest you’ll ever need, up to 30% off

A $20 Electric Kettle Is the Ultimate Time-Saving Hack

Your morning routine now allows for good coffee

Thanks to a New V8, the 2022 Defender Is the Fastest, Most Powerful Model Yet

Land Rover’s other upgrades include something called the Carpathian Edition

Are Crossword Puzzles the Key to Saving Print Media?

Online games are the new frontier of old media, but that didn’t stop "The New Yorker" from introducing a print-edition crossword

Rado Captain Cook Watches Are Up to $500 Off During a Rare Sale

Including, miraculously, one of our favorite timepieces of 2020

The Ioniq 5 Is an Ideal EV Middle Ground Between Boring and Cybertruck

Concept car looks carry over into the first of Hyundai’s new electric lineup