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The Drive
10-07-2025
- Automotive
- The Drive
Get $400 off Tonneau Covers and More on RealTruck.com During Amazon Prime Day
The latest car news, reviews, and features. stocks just about every practical accessory you might want for a late-model pickup truck or SUV. Tonneau covers, bed racks, brush guards, fitted seat covers, it's all on there. The site even has a cool build-and-price tool where you can see what modifications will look like on your rig before you hit the buy button. And this week, a lot of useful parts for a big range of vehicles are on deep discounts to rival Amazon's Prime Day sales. A power retractable tonneau cover is a big-ticket item, but this sale makes the entry price a lot easier to get excited about. If you'd like to keep the budget a little tighter, you can still get a great non-powered truck bed cover at a good discount. Check out some other items that are on sale at an even lower price point. Don't forget to double-check compatibility with your rig. has all the info you need to ensure perfect fitment for your specific year, make, and model. If neither of those is quite your style, here are some more tonneau covers that are on sale now: $300 off Retrax PowertraxPRO MX/ XR Tonneau Covers $200 off RetraxONE XR Tonneau Covers $200 off Roll-N-Lock A- Series XT, M- Series XT Tonneau Covers $200 off Truxedo Sentry, Sentry CT Tonneau Covers $200 off Bak Revolver X4s, X4ts Tonneau Covers $150 off GatorTrax Tonneau Cover $200 off Undercover Fusion Tonneau Covers And if your truck bed's already covered or you don't want a tonneau, here are some other accessories you might want to score a deal on: BedRug: $100 off BedRug Bedliner/ Impact Bed Liner Husky Liners: 15% off Husky Liners Weatherbeater Floor Liners, 10% off Husky Liners Wheel Well Guards Seat Covers: 10% off FIA Seat Protector Seat Covers Running Boards: $100 off Ionic Electric Running Boards Truck Rack: $150 off Undercover Ascend Truck Rack (that's the cool rack in the top illustration)
The Drive
13-06-2025
- Automotive
- The Drive
This ‘Build and Price' Tool for Truck Mods Is Fun Even if You Don't Buy Anything
The latest car news, reviews, and features. Every mainstream automaker's site has a 'build and price' tool that lets you visualize different models, trims, colors, and options as their prices are tabulated for your reference. There have been versions of this for aftermarket parts, too. But the new 'RealTruck Builder' is the richest and deepest I've seen yet. RealTruck is like The Home Depot of aftermarket truck parts. It carries good and decent versions of popular items for common vehicles. Obscure or specialized things like vintage JDM parts or long-travel Baja suspension are best sourced elsewhere. Truck bed caps, aux lighting, side steps, seat covers, and other crowd pleasers are well-stocked, though. So you probably already understand what we're heading towards: The builder allows you to input a vehicle's year, make, and model, and then lets you visualize various aftermarket parts on a 3D rendering of your rig. RealTruck screenshots Again, they don't have super-old or unusual cars, and the catalog is not that deep on every model. But it's not limited to Chevy Silverados and Ford F-150s, either. The Mercedes-Benz Metris van is in there, and so is the Hyundai Palisade, Mazda CX-5, Chrysler Pacifica, and a pretty long list of common imports and domestic vehicles. The 3D models are neat, too—you can open doors, open the trunk, put them in a variety of settings, and spin them around in 360 degrees. But the fun part is outfitting them with various mods, selectable from a menu on the left that also feeds you an add-to-cart button. Since, of course, the site's objective is to get you to buy stuff. Even the car interiors are rendered. RealTruck screenshot I think it's a cool idea, and pretty well executed. I've always liked that Tire Rack lets you call up an image of specific makes and models to let you see what different wheels would look like with your body style and color, and the RealTruck Builder is just a much more advanced version of the same idea. And it's amusing to play with, even if you're just looking for an ad-free 'game' to kill a few minutes in a waiting room with. Got tips? Send 'em to tips@
Yahoo
19-05-2025
- Automotive
- Yahoo
RealTruck Introduces "Builder," First-of-its-Kind 3D Visualization Tool in the Aftermarket Accessory Retailer Market
RealTruck Builder Allows Consumers to Easily Visualize their Dream Truck in a Seamless Build-to-Purchase Interactive Design Platform ANN ARBOR, Mich., May 19, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- For years, truck enthusiasts have dreamed of a day when they could fully customize their build and see it come to life in true-to-scale 3D. RealTruck, a global aftermarket product and accessory brand and a digital destination for truck, Jeep®, Bronco® and off-road enthusiasts, has made it a reality with RealTruck Builder, the industry's innovative and interactive 3D visualization tool that is available to all consumers visiting the site. The new digital design tool is a game-changer within the aftermarket accessory retailer market, and gives enthusiasts the opportunity to easily visualize their dream vehicle and directly explore and shop countless accessory combinations guaranteed to fit their vehicle. With RealTruck Builder, shoppers can customize by choosing a specific vehicle model by year and make, including bed and cab configuration and OEM paint colors so they can see what accessories would look like on their vehicle before they decide to purchase. They also have the ability to mix and match products across categories including bed covers, steps, protection, bumpers, racks and more. Users can also view completed builds in life-sized 3D augmented reality, letting them see how gear and accessories fit and feel in real-world settings – from their driveway to their garage to their showroom – making it intuitive to see their dream vehicles as they build to buy. "Built to explore and designed to bring your truck to life, RealTruck Builder makes every step—from browsing to buying—fun, intuitive, easy, and full of discovery," said Tony Ambroza, Chief Growth Officer at RealTruck. "The online shopping experience has evolved and consumers now expect to virtually 'experience' what they are buying. RealTruck Builder was the natural progression to provide an experience for people to see how our products fit their specific vehicle and offer a seamless transition from design to purchase." RealTruck Builder delivers a fast, web-based, and fully transactional experience that lets customers explore and buy with confidence, loading thousands of products and vehicles in under a second. As part of the tool's features, users can save and share their custom rigs via a link, making it easy to get feedback, return later, or pass along to a friend or dealer. The easy-to-use tool is free to consumers, mobile friendly, and fully accessible via any device including phones, tablets and desktops. Consumers can explore millions of possible configurations, with new vehicles and accessories added daily including products proudly assembled in the USA. To learn more about RealTruck Builder and to start building today, visit About RealTruckRealTruck is the world's premier accessory manufacturer for truck, Jeep®, Bronco® and off-road enthusiasts. Globally headquartered in Ann Arbor, Michigan, RealTruck's 5,000 associates operate from 78 facilities across four continents. RealTruck's industry leading product portfolio, which includes the Husky Liners total vehicle protection brand, boasts over 850 patents and pending applications. The company's omnichannel retail approach delivers a seamless consumer experience online at as well as through its 12,000+ dealer network and automotive (OEM) partnerships. For more information, visit View original content to download multimedia: SOURCE RealTruck Error in retrieving data Sign in to access your portfolio Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data
Yahoo
29-03-2025
- Automotive
- Yahoo
Can A Tonneau Cover Really Save You Money On Gas, Or Is It Just Another Myth?
Gas in America is pretty cheap compared to world average for prices, but it's always nice to try and extend your mileage, save a few bucks, and protect a couple of ice caps in the process. If you are looking for fuel-efficiency in your truck, then you might have heard that fitting a tonneau cover is a good place to start, but is this true? And, if so, just how much fuel could covering your pickup bed really help to save? A tonneau cover is a handy accessory that turns your truck bed into a covered trunk. It's the kind of kit that's for people who wish they had the practicality of a wagon or SUV, but still want the conveniences of a pick-up truck. Covering up your truck bed might not sound like a great way of increasing efficiency, but the idea behind this rumor is that the cover could make your vehicle more aerodynamic. A more aerodynamic truck would be a more efficient truck, as less resistance equates to less fuel burned to get you up to speed. Read more: Apparently It's Illegal To Put A 'For Sale' Sign In Your Truck Now Covering your truck bed with a tonneau cover brings a few immediate benefits: it keeps the rain off all the stuff you're carrying, adds an extra level of security to protect our belongings and, in the eyes of some people, even sharpens up the styling on your truck. Should you add saving money on gas to the list of advantages, though? This is a claim that's been batted around in truck circles for a while now, as it's claimed that fitting a cover to your bed will decrease the air resistance on your truck as it drives along. Using the cover means that air rushing over the bed flows across the truck's body smoothly as it's not trapped by the bed walls, explained Forbes. The cover means there could be less turbulence around the truck and, therefore, less drag as you're driving along, which some owners report led to an increase in fuel economy. However, others have reported little difference in mpg -- keep in mind that there are other factors that go into mpg like driving habits and vehicle weight, though. The fuel savings you can expect from using a tonneau cover are a little hit and miss, but when Forbes tested the effectiveness of a cover on a RAM TRX the results were pretty significant. Before fitting the cover, the TRX could manage 8 to 9 mpg in the city and up to 12 on the highway. While there was little difference in town, Forbes stated the economy on the highway was much better: Thanks to the improved aerodynamics of a covered bed, I am now noticing 12.5 to 13 mpg on the open road. On a recent roundtrip from home to LAX, I noted 13.4 mpg over the 100.5-mile trip (including the stop-and-go traffic around the airport). On a second trip to the San Fernando Valley and back, I averaged 14.7 mpg over the 54.0-mile trip. If you want to get the best fuel savings from your cover, then it's important to opt for a simple, lightweight cover as heavier options could negate any advantages, Real Truck added in research of its own. You'll be pleased to hear that fitting a tonneau cover isn't the only way to try and increase the woefully bad fuel efficiency of your pickup truck. If you're not satisfied with 8 mpg (who would be?) from your pickup then there are a few other tricks you can try. Taping up the seams on your car is a particularly obsessive way to make your vehicle more aerodynamic, as is ensuring your tires are at the correct pressure whenever you head out on a long journey. You can also take steps like limiting when you use the A/C, using the correct oil in your engine, and avoiding idling to keep fuel economy high. The easiest way to up your economy is to watch how you drive, however, as lower speeds can save you valuable cash. In fact, every additional 5 mph that you travel above 50 mph can cost you an additional seven cents per gallon of gas. Want more like this? Join the Jalopnik newsletter to get the latest auto news sent straight to your inbox... Read the original article on Jalopnik.
Yahoo
28-01-2025
- Automotive
- Yahoo
4 Best Affordable SUVs for First-Time Buyers in 2025
Did you know that, according to Forbes, SUVs accounted for 57.4% of market share in 2023? SUVs are quickly gaining popularity, and they could be a great choice for car buyers — especially for first-time buyers. Not only are there lots of affordable options perfect for any budget, but they typically are more reliable and have tons of features. Plus, many are fuel efficient. Check Out: Read More: 4 Low-Risk Ways To Build Your Savings in 2025 Here are four affordable SUVs for first-time buyers in 2025. Also see six SUVs that last longer than you think and are worth the money. Best known for its off-road capabilities and sleek design, the Ford Bronco is one of the best SUV options for first-time buyers. The 2025 model starts at $39,890, per Car and Driver. The Bronco is affordable and comes equipped with a 2.3-liter engine capable of producing 300 horsepower. Not only is it a fun car to drive, but it also offers four-wheel drive options, advanced safety features and different trim options. 'The modern Ford Bronco has made a splash with its retro-inspired design and off-road capabilities,' said Frank Bisciotti, RealSource editor-in-chief of RealTruck. 'Even its more affordable trims offer impressive features like selectable drive modes (G.O.A.T. modes) and removable doors/roof for a fun, customizable driving experience. For first-time buyers looking for versatility and the ability to tackle various terrains, the Bronco stands out without breaking the bank. Moreover, Ford's extensive dealership network makes service and parts readily accessible.' Be Aware: The Honda CR-V is one of the most trusted and bestselling SUVs. It provides a ton of space, can carry heavy cargo, and features an advanced entertainment and driver-assistance system. This car can perform well, is fuel efficient and offers hybrid options. The Honda CR-V is affordable, starting at $31,450, according to Car and Driver, and offers a great resale value. 'The CR-V is known for being one of the most reliable vehicles,' said Melanie Musson, an auto industry expert with 'It also retains its value better than most cars, so even though it's priced slightly higher than some competitors, owners will get more out of it when they sell it or trade it in. Owners appreciate the roomy interior with space for passengers and luggage or gear.' If you're looking for an SUV with advanced technology and a sleek, modern look, consider the Hyundai Tucson. It has a roomy interior, many safety options and a high-tech entertainment system. The 2025 Hyundai Tucson starts at $29,750, per Car and Driver. This low price point and its reliability and low maintenance make it a great option for first-time buyers. 'The Hyundai Tucson has built a reputation for blending affordability with modern design and technology,' Bisciotti said. 'Recent models feature a spacious cabin, good fuel efficiency, and advanced safety features like lane-keeping assist and forward collision avoidance. Hyundai's extensive warranty coverage (often a 10-year/100,000-mile powertrain warranty) also provides peace of mind for first-time buyers concerned about long-term reliability.' Starting at $27,115 for a 2025 model, per Car and Driver, the Subaru Crosstrek is a compact SUV well known for its reliability and ability to withstand all types of weather. It has many features, including driver assistance, a comfortable interior and all-wheel drive. The Crosstrek is also well known for its ability to go off-road. The price is pretty fair for its features and performance. 'Though sometimes categorized as a subcompact SUV, the Subaru Crosstrek deserves mention for its standard all-wheel drive, robust safety features and solid reliability track record,' Bisciotti said. 'It has enough ground clearance to handle light off-roading, and the cabin provides decent space for passengers and cargo. With Subaru's EyeSight driver-assist technology available even in lower trims, new owners can enjoy added peace of mind on the road.' Deciding on your first SUV can be an exciting and daunting decision. With so many options on the market, it's important to research and consider all factors before making a purchase. Some other honorable mentions for affordable SUVs in 2025 include the Toyota RAV4, Nissan Rogue and Kia Sportage. These vehicles all offer great features, performance and value for first-time buyers. Regardless of which one you choose, make sure to test drive and compare different models to find the perfect fit for your lifestyle and budget. More From GOBankingRates5 Subtly Genius Moves All Wealthy People Make With Their Money 4 Reasons All Retirees Should Have a Safety Deposit BoxThis article originally appeared on 4 Best Affordable SUVs for First-Time Buyers in 2025
