New car sales slowed in November, according the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders.

Even so, yesterday's move came as a surprise to the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders.

The total was 109,373 compared with 101,107 for the same period last year, said the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders.

About 1.5m cars will be built in Britain this year, up from 1.4m in 2011, according to the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders.

Meanwhile the Society of Motor Manufacturers today said the immediate outlook is bleak.

He was president of The Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders from 1907 to 1913.

The Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders welcomed the rate reduction, which should trim £330 off the price of a £15,499 car.

The Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders said the proposals were still only at discussion stage.

According to the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders, Rover is doing slightly better than many competitors.

Standards that have been set by the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders.