JOHN Wallace has returned to North-west motor group Smith Knight Fay as brand director of its Toyota franchises -- which cover the Cheshire and Manchester Culvers dealerships.

Mr Wallace, aged 47, who is from Bury, renews his career with the company after six-and-a-half years as managing director of Ryland Honda.

He rose to sales director during his previous 11-year spell with Smith Knight Fay.