In this weekly segment, we cover the top discussions going on in the automotive forums. These threads may be the most recent hot topics, or epic threads that we just wanted to dig up and feature.

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Please Welcome America’s First African-American President
This week American voters helped make history when they elected Barack Obama as the next president of the United States. The American people have restored my faith in them. For a while I actually told myself that I would not be surprised if McCain was elected President but then Sarah Palin helped ensure that would not happen.

Barrie Police Find Body of Boy Who Ran Away After Parents Took Away Xbox 360
The story of the boy who ran away after his parents punished him by taking away his xbox360 for playing too much Call of Duty 4 was on pretty much every video game blog. Microsoft even offered a reward for the whereabouts of the boy and cooperated with authorities by monitoring his Xbox Live account. Unfortunately this week, his body was discovered by a couple hunters.

Anyone Have Some Tips On How To Eat For $20?
With a global recession in progress, many people are started to get affected as they begin to lose their jobs. Consumer spending is at an all time low, as evident when automakers release their sales reports for Q3 and Q4. Retailers like Best Buy are bound to be hit hard this holiday season. This thread by a “poor student” asking for tips on how to feed himself for $20/week may be a sign of things to come.