I'm probably wrong about the budgeting part, but VW sure are having some issues about their diesel vehicles.
Because of all the mess they're in they've 'reported a loss in 2015 off 'only' 1.4 billion. If it wasn't for that provision of 16.2 billion they would have had a huge profit again. You can so the math yourself.
Holy crap, another boring rally planned... the spectacle in Sardegna and in Rome is like day and night. Last time I tried to watch ERC Rome, I managed to stay awake ca 4 minutes more than for Rally...
No drivers named for Lancia, so not clear if there will be a "works" team or just cars available for privateers.
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