Lookers' chairman Fred Maguire has been appointed deputy president of the Retail Motor Industry Federation, succeeding its president John Bond-Smith when his term of office comes to an end in May 2002.

Mr Maguire said: "The roles of president and deputy president are exceptionally important to the RMI, particularly in terms of approving major policy decisions made by the federation and ensuring they are implemented carefully and effectively so as to provide the best possible services for members."