Sébastien Loeb in Aixam!

The Savoyard brand Aixam unfortunately does not sign the transfer of the century by adding Sébastien Loeb to its services but can rejoice in having this very unexpected ambassador.

On the Lohéac Rallycross track, which he won this weekend, nine-time World Rally Champion Sébastien Loeb took a very pleasant break during a passenger ride with his daughter Valentine. Aged 15, the young girl was lucky to receive a shiny Aixam e-Coupé GTI electric from her champion Dad.

A nice spotlight on the French manufacturer and surely a proud moment for Sébastien Loeb as he saw his daughter at the wheel: “Back at base… and everything went very well. Enjoy this beautiful toy now (… and your freedom).” The story does not say whether the young driver used the handbrake with the same skill as her illustrious father.

Aixam, 100% French flagship

If Sébastien Loeb will certainly make sure to teach his daughter good driving behaviors, the car itself is not meant for reckless driving with its 6kW electric motor and 7.89 kWh battery. A cute little traction weighing 425 kg, with a range of 130 km and a maximum speed of 45 km/h. With a market share of over 50%, Aixam has been a reference in the category of cars without a license for nearly 40 years. Based in the Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes region since its founding, the manufacturer employs 250 people across two production sites: the headquarters and an assembly plant in Aix-les-Bains in Savoie (73), and four additional production and assembly lines in Chanas in Isère (38). Over 15,500 vehicles can be produced, assembled, and tested annually in these factories.

Loeb with Dacia

After this joyful interlude, it’s worth recalling that Sébastien Loeb will be present at the Dakar 2025, not with Aixam but with Dacia, after competing with Peugeot and Prodrive (via Bahrain Raid Extreme). A new challenge for the Alsatian with the Romanian-origin manufacturer, a brand of the Renault group.

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