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

Electric Off-Road SUV Racing Is Set for 2021, and There Is Much Rejoicing

Brought to you by the same person who founded Formula E

Is America's Electric-Car Market on the Verge of a Crisis?

It’s not the vehicles. It’s how and where we're going to charge them all.

Take 50% Off One of the Simplest Home Security Systems Around

The Wet Bandits don't stand a chance against SimpliSafe

This Company Made an Uncomfortable Toilet to Shorten Bathroom Breaks

That again: They’re trying to take away your last refuge at work

Ralph Lauren Wants to Save Christmas With This Last-Ditch Sale

Grab up to 57% off and free shipping by December 24th

These Shops Offer Free Expedited Shipping for Holiday Procrastinators

From Target to Everlane, here’s how to check off your last-minute list

Jeep Says It Will Electrify Its Entire Lineup in Two Years. Is That Even Possible?

“The mission is: greenest SUV brand in the world,” says Global President Christian Meunier

Does Tapping Beer Cans Stop Fizz? A Team of Researchers Finally Found Out.

After opening 1,000 cans of lager, the results were indisputable

Faherty's Sherpa-Lined Blankets Are on Sale for One Day Only

Put one in every room of the house this winter

Grab a Pair of Iconic Stan Smiths for Less Than $60 at Nordstrom

The discount applies to the dark blue edition, too

How Those Maniacs Set a New Cannonball Run Record in 27 Hours

Police laser jammers, radar detectors and a Mercedes-Benz dressed as a Honda

The 7 Best Deals From Paul Smith's Colossal Sale

What’ll it be: recycled wool overcoats or classic stripe accessories?