Following an accident that left him with a concussion, NASCAR driver Dale Earnhardt Jr. was sidelined, but has now been cleared to return to the track after being evaluated by doctors.

Kelley Blue Book recently released sales projections for the end of the year, indicating a strong year in the automotive industry. According to KBB, new car sales are expected to reach a 15 million units per month pace in 2013.

A recent study showed that a law in New Jersey, requiring novice drivers to indicate they are new behind the wheel by displaying a red decal on their license plate, is helping curb auto accidents and assisting police officers enfore regulations that are unique to new drivers.

Toyota Technical Center, a division of Toyota Motor Engineering and Manufacturing North America, recently announced that it is planning to celebrate 35 years of providing engineering and detailed information on vehicles.

Mothers Against Drunk Driving, in partnership with State Farm, is distributing a new tool to help relieve the peer pressure involved with underage drinking.