In this automotive customization video Chris gives you some pointers on getting that white wall look for your classic Volkswagen Beetle on the cheap! If you can't afford real whitewall tires, check out this video and learn how to give your VW bug that vintage look without the ...more
This automotive video series covers "What to Look Out for" before buying a Volkswagen bug. The first video shows you the first few sections that you should inspect before purchasing a classic VW. Part two shows you how to check the heater channel sections and gives you good ex ...more
In this automotive restoration tutorail Chris teaches you the proper way to take off your hubcaps for your vintage VW Beetle. So if you need to work on your wheels check out this video and learn how to remove the hubcaps properly without damage on your classic Volkswagen Bug. ...more
This detailed video series shows you everything you need to do to install an LED lighting gauge cluster in your Volkswagen MK4 (Jetta, Gulf, or GTI). Part 1 starts with disconnecting the battery, Part 2 has you remove the interior cluster, Part 3 you disassemble the instrument ...more
This short automotive restoration video tip is about cleaning up and restoring your bumpers on your vintage VW bug or Volkswagen Beetle. If you want your beetle bumpers to shine like new, check out this video tutorial from Chris Vallone.
In this automotive restoration and repair video Chris shows you how to properly bolt down your shifter for your Classic VW, bug, ghia, bus or thing. It may sound silly, but there is a little nugget you should know. So watch the video and learn how to fix the shifter in a Volks ...more
In this automotive repair video Rolf shows you how to diagnose and fix a fuel system problem in a Volkswagen Fox. In this VW Fox the gas gauge isn't working properly and the car is sluggish. Rolf will show you how to check and fix the fuel system to resolve these problems.
In this video we will show you how to remove the rear door panel on your 93-98 Volkswagen Golf. This procedure is also the same on the Jetta. Video: .
In this short automotive restoration how to video Chris explains how to repad your VW seats by going to your local fabric shop and save money. Once you find something you like, it's really easy to recover and restore seat padding in any classic Volkswagen bug or beetle.
In this video we will show you how to replace the turn signal on your 93-98 Volkswagen Jetta. Video: .
This short automotive customization video shows you how to mount your chrome moldings onto the body of a 66 or earlier beetle without damage. If you have a Volkswagen Bug that needs some loving, watch this video and learn how to restore the chrome molding on your VW to a bling ...more
In this automotive maintenance tutorial you will learn how to service the brakes on a Volkswagen Fox. Servicing the brakes involves changing the brake pads and checking the fluid. If your Volkswagen Fox isn't stopping as well as it should, watch this video and learn how to ser ...more
In this video we will show you how to replace the headlights and also the headlight bulbs in your 93-98 Volkswagen Jetta. Video: .
One of the worst things to experience is an overheated engine on your vehicle. There can be many different areas where this can take place, so it's important to take your time when trying to solve the problem. So in this tutorial, you'll be finding out how to solve any overhea ...more
In this video we will show you how to replace the manual window regulator in your 93-99 Volkswagen Jetta. Video: .
In this video we will show you the proper places to jack up your 1993-1998 Volkswagen Jetta, this procedure is the same on the Golf. Video: .
In this video we will show you how to replace the front shocks or struts on your 93-98 Volkswagen Jetta. This procedure is also the same on the Golf. Video: .
On Tuesday, at the Geneva International Motor Show, Volkswagen gave the world an early peek at a futuristic autonomous concept car that includes a virtual AI host embodied in an augmented reality interface. For its I.D. Vizzion concept car, Volkswagen has endeavored to create ...more
As if the world needed one more reason to be obsessed with Shark Week, Volkswagen has teamed up with Discovery Channel to create this awesome "underwater car" that's actually a mobile shark cage. Video: . It has a full air system that divers can hook up to, along with two prop ...more
In this auto repair video we will show you how to replace the front brakes on your 93-98 Volkswagen Jetta, this procedure is also the same on your VW Golf. Video: .
In this video we will show you how to replace the mass air flow meter on your 96-98 Volkswagen Jetta. This process is also the same on the Volkswagen Gulf. Video: .
In this video we will show you how to install fog lights on your 93-99 Volkswagon Jetta. Video: .
The electric vehicle space is where a lot of the most cutting-edge technology is used to push vehicles forward (the best example being Tesla). Now, the Volkswagen Group is ramping up the EV competition with its new augmented reality-infused Cupra Born. • Don't Miss: Volvo Te ...more
In this video we will show you how to replace the inside door handle on your 93-98 Volkswagen Jetta. This process is also the same on your VW Golf. Video: .
This automotive repair tutorial shows you how to replace the radiator on a 1989 Volkswagen Fox. If you have a Volkswagen Fox with a busted or overheating radiator watch this video and learn how to replace it.
In this video we will show you how to replace the front door panel on your 93-98 Volkswagon Jetta. This process is also the same on the Volkswagon Golf. Video: .
In this video we will show you how to replace the coolant overflow tank on your 93-98 Volkswagen Jetta. Video: .
In this video we will show you how to replace the old air filter in your 93-98 Volkswagen Jetta. Video: .
We're still basking in the afterglow of the HUGE Snap Partner Summit last week, where Snap made Snapchat a much stronger augmented reality platform while also unveiling the AR smartglasses version of Spectacles. This week, we got a peek at how Spectacles AR started and got our ...more
In this video we will show you how to replace the front grill on a 96-99 Volkswagon Jetta. Video: .
In this video we will show you how to replace the taillights on your 93-98 Volkswagon Jetta. Video: .
In this auto repair video we will show you how to replace the taillights on your 93-98 Volkswagen Jetta. Video: .
You've seen his explanation of a combination lock's inner workings. You'll never lose another game of Jenga, thanks to his winning wooden pistol. And nearly 4 million YouTube users have marveled at his wooden marble machine sculpture. He's Matthias Wandel, and he's accomplishe ...more
It's that time of year again when pizza boxes line the room and buffalo wings stain the couch. When cases of beer sit in the cooler and the big screen TVs are fired up and properly calibrated. When two of the best football teams vie for the championship title and the Vince Lom ...more
In this short video Chris Vallone shows you how to remove the generator from a vintage Volkswagen beetle with less hassle. If you own a classic VW bug and need to fix or replace the generator then this tutorial will make it go much easier. www.classicvwbugs.com
The following two videos show in detail how to proceed in changing the timing belt and water pump in a Peugeot 206 with 1.4 L engine. The timing belt has to be changed every 90,000 km or 5 years, whichever comes first. In most cases, it's a good idea to change the water pump d ...more
Snapseed is a highly regarded and award-winning photo-editing app for iOS devices. Originating out of image manipulation specialist Nik Software in San Diego, Snapseed is Apple’s iPad App of the Year and, after using it for the purposes of this review, I believe it points to t ...more
In this automotive repair video Chris gives you a few tips on your fuel filter and what to look out for when your VW bug gas tank may be dirty. If your fuel lines are dirty and your Volkswagen beetle bug isn't running as well as it should, it's time to change your fuel filter. ...more
Danny MacAskill has been a cycling and internet god since the day he surfaced on YouTube back in April of 2009. A Scottish street trials pro rider for Inspired Bicycles Ltd., MacAskill has been practicing his stunt riding for over 12 years. He gave up his job as a mechanic to ...more
A vulnerability in the design of LiDAR components in driverless cars is far worse than anything we've seen yet outside of the CAN bus sphere — with a potentially deadly consequence if exploited. The hack is also going to be hard to fix, researchers Hocheol Shin, Dohyun Kim, Y ...more
Since the days of Archytas, rocket propulsion has been the Holy Grail of aeronautics. Thanks to Galileo's inertia, Newton's laws of motion, and the "father of modern rocketry," Goddard, space is not a complete mystery anymore. Rocket-powered aircrafts have evolved from the fir ...more
In this short automative customization and restoration tutorial Chris shows you how to properly mount your running boards on your vintage VW. He also give you tips on what to look out for before buying a Beetle. Watch and learn how to replace or add some running boards to your ...more
If you're one who enjoys a good DIY project, or if you're just tired of paying exorbitant labor fees to have your vehicle serviced every 5,000 miles, changing your own oil can be a rewarding endeavor. Even though cars and trucks are becoming increasingly over-engineered these ...more
Disengagement report numbers for self-driving car testing in 2016 on public roads in California were just released, and the biggest point we can make about them is that Waymo is very far ahead of their competitors in almost every metric. The California Autonomous Vehicles Tes ...more
In this video we will show you how to replace the outside door handle on your 93-98 Volkswagen Jetta. This repair will also work on your VW Golf. Video: .
If you own a Volkswagen you had better be proud, because unless it's a Beetle you've probably had your share of mechanical problems. Show your pride by watching this video and learning how to make a VW logo as your Call of Duty Black Ops player card / emblem.
In this short automotive maintenance and restoration tutorial Chris discusses the importance and often neglected engine seal in your vintage VW. So if you are restoring a Volkswagen Beetle, bug, thing, then watch this video and get tips on maintaining the engine seal in your v ...more
While the automotive industry is moving towards adopting AR displays in future models, BMW is already shifting into the next gear with its vision of the technology. During the climax of its presentation at this week's CES 2020 in Las Vegas, the automaker unveiled its BMW i In ...more
Chris Burden's latest piece is a portrait of L.A.'s hot mess of traffic, entitled Metropolis II. The artist has constructed a miniature highway system, complete with 1,200 custom-designed cars, 18 lanes, 13 toy trains and tracks, and a landscape of buildings made with wood blo ...more
While the technology companies continue to drive forward with autonomous vehicles, Nissan's vision of the future of self-driving automobiles lies in a cooperative experience between human and machine, facilitated by augmented reality. At CES 2019, which officially kicks off t ...more
While self-driving cars appear to be as inevitable as augmented reality headsets, the auto industry and its technology partners likely have years of testing to complete and regulatory loopholes to jump through before self-driving cars hit most highways. Until then, the same c ...more
This video gives you a step by step tutorial how to recover the seats of your car. If you are a little familiar with sewing, this is easier as you imagine. All you need for this repair is new fabrics and a normal sewing machine. The repair is made at a Volkswagen Golf Mk1 (Ra ...more
With products and solutions offered by the likes of Scope AR, Trimble, DAQRI, VIATechnik, and others, augmented reality is becoming a hot commodity for improving productivity while maintaining safety in the construction and manufacturing industries. Another example of AR in t ...more
The world just can't get enough of the amazing, amazing Danny MacAskill. Back in September, we featured the incredible cyclist, and today he's been written up in the New York Times. Today's Times article reports, "MacAskill’s attitude is simple: it’s all about preparation, c ...more
Swedish advertising company, Rolighetsteorin, recently created musical stairs reminiscent of Tom Hanks and Robert Loggia's beloved FAO Schwartz piano scene in Big. The campaign is for Volkswagen, though I'm fuzzy on the connection between the two. From the campaign site (Goog ...more
Hyundai Motor Company says it will launch its driverless tech ahead of schedule, but the Korean carmaker will remain behind mainstream rivals, including General Motors (GM), Nissan, and Honda. Speaking to the Korean IT news outlet the Electronic Times, Hyundai said it was lau ...more
The video gives you a step by step tutorial how to replace the steering gear boots of a Volkswagen Passat B3 without dismounting the steering gear. The access to the boots is rather limited but with a little patience and some special tools it is really possible as you'll see ...more
The recent release of the Looking Glass Portrait has gotten the public excited about personal displays that simulate 3D visuals, but in the public display marketing space, this is an area that has already received a lot of attention. In the latest example, we have Nissan UK, ...more
Waveguide manufacturer DigiLens has closed a $25 million Series C round of funding from automotive technology company Continental, which uses the technology in its heads up displays. According to DigiLens, its AutoHUD waveguide boasts a larger field of view that can accommoda ...more