In Jaguar's fetching I-Pace, a touch of Saab DNA

American Axle's Anthony Pistagnesi with the electric drive unit from the Jaguar I-Pace. The company's eAAM division -- comprised of former Saab engineers -- developed the Jaguar's front and rear electric drive units. (Richard Truett)

April 10, 2019 02:30 PM

DETROIT -- Jaguar's battery-electric I-Pace crossover has become a statement of the brand's design and engineering prowess since it launched last year. And Jaguar can partly thank its defunct old competitor Saab for that.

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