Saturday, 19 March 2016

BMW & Nissan in talks to join all-electric Formula E racing series



Credit: aficioncentral.com

Negotiations are in progress for BMW & Nissan, to join Jaguar, in Formula E for the 2016-2017 season.

http://www.theverge.com/2016/3/16/11246782/bmw-nissan-formula-e-manufacturers-electric-racing

http://www.autosport.com/news/report.php/id/123280
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