Smartphone apps and devices that record trip and vehicle data are set to infiltrate auto insurance at a rapid pace.

New vehicle sales reached their highest ever for November with 2014 expected to be a record year.

New Zealand new vehicle sales are on track for the highest ever annual total this year as a buoyant local economy underpins demand.

Auckland drivers appear to strongly favour motorway tolls over rates rises - if they have to pay anything more to fill a $12 billion transport funding gap.