Telegraph Media Group has appointed Steve Huntingford as head of motoring.

He will manage the motoring editorial team and lead the development of motoring coverage across print and digital platforms.

Huntingford takes up the position after overseeing the creation of all content for the recently launched digital channel Telegraph Cars.

Paul Hudson becomes deputy head of motoring with responsibility for the quality of all published material, both online and in print. He was previously motoring editor.

Chris Knapman has been appointed contributing editor, and is tasked with expanding Telegraph Motoring's new car coverage and developing its future video strategy.