The diesel tax advantage that has led VW on it's path to failure is pretty much exactly the same regulatory accident that caused the SUV infestation in the US.

The diesel tax advantage that has led VW on it's path to failure is pretty much exactly the same regulatory accident that caused the SUV infestation in the US. A taxation difference between luxury and utility, that America happened to pin to shape and size, while Europe (well, parts of Europe) has pinned it to the type of fuel. We'll see which mistake is easier to fix.