Facebook is determined to build auto ties

Facebook COO Sheryl Sandberg with GM CEO Mary Barra on Thursday. “Our industries are converging. Detroit's writing software and Silicon Valley is building hardware," Sandberg said. (GM)

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Jamie Butters and Sarah Frier

June 09, 2017 05:00 AM

DETROIT -- Facebook Inc. is seeking to boost advertising from the auto industry, a challenge because unlike movie tickets or shoes, consumers don’t really buy new cars online.

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