Dekra France in the news

Dekra warns that the proliferation of touchscreens in cars increases driver distraction and negatively impacts driving safety.

Isabelle Camus, a technical coordinator and auditor at Dekra Automobiles for over 15 years, audits technical inspection centers and supports professionals, promoting competence over gender in a male-dominated field.

French technical inspections in 2025 surpassed 30 million, incorporating new checks for vehicle age, recalls, moped speed, and mileage fraud prevention, with Dekra supporting EU initiatives.

In 2025, over 30 million vehicle inspections in France cost motorists more than €2.3 billion amid rising demand and stable defect rates, with Dekra Automotive conducting 6.2 million checks.

The French technical inspection market is undergoing significant transformations due to an aging vehicle fleet, the rise of electric vehicles, stricter regulations, and an expanded role in monitoring manufacturer recalls, all while facing a shortage of qualified personnel.

Dekra's 2025 report reveals an aging but stable passenger vehicle fleet, increased inspections for Category L vehicles with higher failure rates, and a younger, more electrified commercial vehicle fleet, alongside plans for service expansion and future regulatory evolutions.

Dekra France reports strong market shares in vehicle inspections, highlights maintenance issues in permit-free cars, and prepares for stricter safety recalls and tech-driven challenges.

DEKRA, celebrating its 100th anniversary in 2025, anticipates mid-single digit revenue growth and stable results despite economic headwinds, driven by strong performance in its global TIC business, particularly vehicle inspections.

France now requires mandatory roadworthiness tests every three years for motorbikes and light vehicles to improve safety and environmental standards.

Arnauld Hery is named HR Director for DEKRA France, tasked with leading HR transformation and talent development across 4,600 employees.

Arnauld Hery became Group HR Director of Dekra France in September 2022, bringing extensive training and management experience from McDonald's and Dekra Industrial France.

Arnauld Hery has been appointed as the new Human Resources Director for Dekra France.

DEKRA Industrial implemented an in-house collective agreement, transitioning from the metallurgy collective agreement to the SYNTEC agreement while preserving key employee benefits and introducing new advantages.

Dekra released a detailed 2022 regulatory checklist for non-residential buildings to help construction professionals navigate complex compliance requirements amid recent regulatory changes.

DEKRA Industrial is continuously hiring for various technical and environmental roles and supports employee mobility and collaboration.

Dekra France applies new French vehicle inspection rules in Saint-Martin despite local authority not adopting them, causing regulatory conflict.

Giti Tire's new GT Radial WinterPro2 demonstrates improved wet performance and snow grip in Dekra's independent tests.

Sophie Dominjon, former general manager and marketing director, is the new CEO of Dekra Industrials France.

Dekra Industrial France formed a new management committee to streamline operations and improve customer engagement.

Jacques de Chaunac, former Nike France HR director, is now HR director at Dekra Industrial SA, overseeing certification and inspection activities.