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Recent Examples of minicar
Build on the 500’s strength among minicars, but don’t hold your breath for success with bigger vehicles.
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Mark Phelan, USA Today, 20 May 2025
But no minivans, small pickups, minicars or large cars made the list.
—Tanya Mohn, Forbes, 19 Mar. 2025
Since most minicar trips are relatively short, models may require only modest-sized batteries with around 50 miles of range.
—Andy Kalmowitz / Jalopnik, Quartz, 4 Oct. 2024
It's designed to be small and light enough that it can be fastened, along with a small boat, to one of Japan's ubiquitous minicars—like the eWX, the adorable mini EV Suzuki had on display at the show, offering a 230 km range.
—Evan Williams, Ars Technica, 31 Oct. 2023
An 8-hp two-seater that gets with a range of around 45 miles, the Topolino takes its name from a beloved post-World War II Fiat minicar that helped put Italy back on wheels.
—Mark Phelan, Detroit Free Press, 10 June 2023
Mark Phelan, USA Today, 20 May 2025
But no minivans, small pickups, minicars or large cars made the list.
—Tanya Mohn, Forbes, 19 Mar. 2025
Since most minicar trips are relatively short, models may require only modest-sized batteries with around 50 miles of range.
—Andy Kalmowitz / Jalopnik, Quartz, 4 Oct. 2024
It's designed to be small and light enough that it can be fastened, along with a small boat, to one of Japan's ubiquitous minicars—like the eWX, the adorable mini EV Suzuki had on display at the show, offering a 230 km range.
—Evan Williams, Ars Technica, 31 Oct. 2023
An 8-hp two-seater that gets with a range of around 45 miles, the Topolino takes its name from a beloved post-World War II Fiat minicar that helped put Italy back on wheels.
—Mark Phelan, Detroit Free Press, 10 June 2023
Recent Examples of Synonyms for minicar
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The framing captures the intensity of the city but also its evasiveness—these cars are neither here nor there but on their way somewhere else, underscoring Hong Kong’s historical identity as a transit hub, an entrepôt, a place intended for people to pass through, not to stay in.—
Pauline J. Yao,
Artforum,
2 May 2026
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Plus, earn 5% total cash back on hotel, car rentals and attractions booked with Citi Travel.—
Liz Knueven,
CNBC,
2 May 2026
Noun
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The 2025 World Car of the Year was the Kia EV3, a subcompact fully electric SUV slotted under the compact EV6.—
Charles Singh,
USA Today,
1 Apr. 2026
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The 2026 Chevrolet Trax is a great little subcompact.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
29 Mar. 2026
Noun
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This would be achieved by making the flying experience less like an airplane and more like an automobile, including replacing mechanical control linkages with fly-by-wire systems, even removing the traditional rudder pedals.—
David Szondy
April 25,
New Atlas,
25 Apr. 2026
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The Gem State ranked eighth in the nation in terms of fuel costs, the automobile association said.—
Hali Smith
April 24,
Idaho Statesman,
24 Apr. 2026
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The gorgeous coupe will only be sold in Japan and features a head-turning design inspired by two of the country’s most revered traditional crafts—glass cutting and indigo dyeing.—
Bryan Hood,
Robb Report,
28 Apr. 2026
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This prototype’s appears flat under the vinyl, unlike the coupe’s, which has a scalloped center and raised side rails.—
Byron Hurd,
The Drive,
16 Apr. 2026
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Their services cover serious auto and pedestrian accidents, premises liability claims, and other forms of personal injuries, with the firm focusing on serious injury cases.—
Matt Emma,
USA Today,
27 Apr. 2026
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An insulated delivery bag or backpack Notably, where freelancers wanting to deliver with a car also need auto insurance and a driver’s license, these requirements are waived for those delivering on two wheels.—
Kathy Kristof,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
27 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Officers responded to the Trumbull Mall on Saturday morning for a report of a motor vehicle crash involving two pedestrians, according to the Trumbull Police Department.—
Stephen Underwood,
Hartford Courant,
25 Apr. 2026
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Operating an uninsured motor vehicle.—
Flint McColgan,
Boston Herald,
24 Apr. 2026
Noun
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When motorcars were new, gasoline worked more like a service than a product, let alone a commodity.—
Ian Bogost,
The Atlantic,
11 Apr. 2026
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The list includes familiar British names, like Bentley and Jaguar motorcars, Burberry outfitters, Smythson Stationers, Turnbull and Asser Shirtmakers, and Twining's Tea and Coffee.—
Scott Simon,
NPR,
5 July 2025
Noun
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Insiders told the Miami Herald that the event went swimmingly, even despite a near-miss between Earle, rocking a red mini-dress, and her footballer ex, Braxton Berrios.—
Madeleine Marr,
Miami Herald,
1 May 2026
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In Apple’s quarterly earnings call on Thursday, CEO Tim Cook said Mac mini and Mac Studio shortages could last for months due to unexpected AI demand.—
Jibin Joseph,
PC Magazine,
1 May 2026
Cite this Entry
“Minicar.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/minicar. Accessed 2 May. 2026.
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