The number of players in the auto industry continues to shrink. And the survivors are getting bigger. Last week's evidence:
Retailers: GM, Ford deal in California, stories below;
CarMax to get Nissan
franchises, Page 4
Suppliers: Dana Corp. will buy Echlin Inc., Page 8
Automakers: VW snags Rolls, maybe, Page 1. And of course, there's Daimler- Chrysler AG - Which suppliers will gain? What's Wall Street's view? Who's in charge? Pages 46-50
