Katherine Keeler

Ann Arbor

Assistant Testing Editor at Car and Driver

Assistant Testing Editor at Hearst Autos

Articles

Road Trip! The Best Rooftop Cargo Carriers of 2025

1 week ago | yahoo.com | Dan DiClerico |Gannon Burgett |Jon Langston |Katherine Keeler

"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links."This article was updated with new products and information in June 2025. It doesn’t take much—just one ill-fated attempt to fit your family’s vacation gear in the trunk—to understand the appeal of a rooftop cargo carrier.
Step Up Your Glamping Game with the Best Camping Gear

2 weeks ago | yahoo.com | Sheilah Villari |Katherine Keeler |Gannon Burgett

"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links."What You Need to Know:Our favorite car camping tent is the Caboose 4P; it features a vestibule that attaches to the rear of your car. The top portable power station for car camping is the Anker SOLIX C1000; it boasts an ultra-long-life battery and plenty of power ports for electrifying everything from smartphones to portable car coolers (and perhaps even your home in an emergency).
Wax On, Wax Off: The Best (and Easiest!) Car Waxes You Can Buy, Tested

3 weeks ago | yahoo.com | Gannon Burgett |Katherine Keeler |Collin Morgan |Mason Cordell

Tested: Best Car Waxes Gannon Burgett - Car and Driver"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links."This article was updated with new products and information in June 2025. No true detailing session is complete without waxing your vehicle. Typically, the waxing process takes place after a thorough washing. Although it can be tedious and get your shoulders burning, waxing your ride is absolutely worth it. Why?
Need New Truck Tires? Experts Pick the Best You Can Buy

4 weeks ago | yahoo.com | Justin Helton |Chris King |Jon Langston |Katherine Keeler

"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links."This story was updated with new information and imagery in May 2025. As trucks have grown in popularity over the years, so have their specific offerings. While some people choose trucks as their daily drivers, others rely on them for farm or contracting work. Regardless of how you use your truck, your choice of tires plays a major role in everything from ride comfort to handling and performance.
Which Bike Racks Survived Potholes, Fat-Tire Bikes, and Our Patience?

1 month ago | yahoo.com | Collin Morgan |Gannon Burgett |Katherine Keeler |Mason Cordell

Best Hitch Bike Racks for 2025, Tested Gannon Burgett - Car and Driver"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links."We tested these bike racks the only way that matters: by actually using them. We assembled each one, mounted it on a vehicle, loaded it with everything from lightweight road bikes to fat-tire e-bikes, and drove over city streets filled with the kind of potholes that would likely count as craters on the moon.
Which Bike Racks Survived Potholes, Fat-Tire Bikes, and Our Patience?

1 month ago | caranddriver.com | Katherine Keeler |Mason Cordell |Gannon Burgett

Best OverallThule Thule Verse 2 Bike Hitch Rack BlackNow 20% OffCredit: Gannon BurgettProsBroad bike compatibilitySmooth tilt/foldIntegrated locking systemConsComplicated assemblyLarge footprintEditor's note: The above link may take you to a page that has both the 1.25- and 2-inch hitch models. Make sure you choose the right model based on your needs. The Thule Verse 2 proved to be an impressive option that could securely hold bikes and take a beating.
Get It Together: The Best Trunk Organizers

1 month ago | flipboard.com | Katherine Keeler

1 hour agoIn the past decade, Japan has risen in the ranks of independent watchmakers. Japanese artisans are now producing timepieces that can rival elite manufacturers from Switzerland. However, unlike the Swiss juggernauts such as Rolex, these independents operate in small workshops, often crafting only a …
Road Trip Peacekeepers: The Best Hitch Cargo Carriers of 2025, Tested

1 month ago | flipboard.com | Katherine Keeler

6 hours agoClimber who survived fall that killed 3 friends was unconscious for hours, awoke in dark before seeking helpIt was late in the afternoon and lightly snowing when four rock climbers, working their way up a steep gully between two peaks in Washington's North …1 hour agoNewspaper corrections for May 16, 2025A first reference to Dave Yarnell, Okanogan County Undersheriff, was missing in a story published in Thursday editions about a climbing accident.
Want to Upgrade Your Car? You May Just Need a Portable CarPlay Display

2 months ago | caranddriver.com | Katherine Keeler |Collin Morgan |Gannon Burgett

Best OverallCar and Driver Intellidash Pro X10ProsSmooth navigationLarge but low-profile screenConsNot much movement once mountedWe initially decided not to test our namesake infotainment screen, for obvious reasons. But interestingly, the "Intellidash" brand name (which is manufactured and distributed by Summit Electronics) kept popping up in our research.
Want to Upgrade Your Car? You May Just Need a Portable CarPlay Display

2 months ago | yahoo.com | Katherine Keeler |Gannon Burgett |Mason Cordell |Collin Morgan

Best Portable CarPlay Screens, Tested Car and Driver"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links."If your car still thinks Bluetooth is cutting edge and the dashboard clock resets every time the battery hiccups, it might be time to bring your infotainment game into the 2020s. Enter the portable CarPlay unit, a plug-and-play lifeline for those of us driving perfectly good cars that just happen to be behind on the infotainment curve.