This week's 3-minute, auto industry news report features an update on the recent increase of mergers and acquisitions. Also, please email FenderBender at news@fenderbender.com to let us know what type of news you'd like to hear more of in future podcast episodes.

The publisher of FenderBender and Ratchet+Wrench adds Modern Tire Dealer, Auto Service Professional, and a training organization to its automotive aftermarket group.

The Florida-based MSO has acquired Oliver's Auto Body.

Classic Collision has acquired another body shop in the south Florida area.

This week's 4-minute, auto industry news report features information on Driven Brands' big acquisition of Fix Auto USA, and what it could mean for the industry as a whole.

According to the managing director of Focus Advisors, CARSTAR is now positioned as the primary home for operators that want to remain independent in an era of much consolidation.

The owner of the Fix Auto trademark and design released a statement saying it was alarmed and disappointed to read that Driven Brands had acquired Fix Auto USA.

The merger is believed to make the newly combined company the fifth-largest independent MSO in the country.