Jaguar announces plans to join Formula E in 2016
The futuristic racing league gets a big addition.
A major new player is entering the all-electric Formula E racing league in 2016 and not only is it big news for the league, but huge news for Jaguar as it marks a global return to racing for the storied marque. It will also provide a test bed for the company's research into electric motor and battery technology, which will eventually find its way to production vehicles for both Jaguar and its sibling, Land Rover.