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Nick Wilson

Robot dealership agents in EV maker's Australian pitch

Xpeng's humanoid robot is being trained to greet customer, open doors and answer questions. (James Ross/AAP PHOTOS)

Humanoid robots may soon greet customers in Australian dealerships under a Chinese car maker's plan to re-enter the local electric vehicle market.

While internal combustion engine vehicles make up the majority of cars on Australia's roads, electric vehicles account for a growing share of new sales.

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