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Chinese smart electric vehicle manufacturer XPeng has appointed Mohsin Automobiles LLC as its official distributor in Oman. The agreement marks XPeng's official entry into Oman and represents its fourth market in the Gulf Cooperation Council. Mohsin Automobiles will establish a sales, showroom, and after-sales service network across the Sultanate.
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