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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
Noun
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Olson added that when the lights were out, cars on the street would be broken into.—
Adam Duxter,
CBS News,
11 Apr. 2026
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Munson is a terrific burst of fresh air, enlivening the coach car with humor built from relationship foibles.—
David John Chávez,
Mercury News,
10 Apr. 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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Buses, trains and automobiles His various modes of transportation along the way have ranged from buses, trains, vans, hitchhiking, horses, motorbikes, slow boats, sea barges, bicycles and even a poultry truck.—
Salma Arafa,
CNN Money,
1 Apr. 2026
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The president’s message was posted shortly after Christian Meunier, chairman of Nissan Americas, spoke with Fox Business about the automobile manufacturer’s reshoring strategy.—
David Zimmermann,
The Washington Examiner,
1 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Strain off the ice into a cocktail glass or coupe, and garnish with a lemon peel.—
Jeremy Repanich,
Robb Report,
4 Apr. 2026
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Double strain and pour into a Nick and Nora glass or coupe.—
C.W. Cameron,
AJC.com,
29 Mar. 2026
Noun
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City Council passed an ordinance in 2019 banning new mini-storage facilities and auto service shops on a section of Stockton Boulevard.—
ANNIKA MERRILEES,
Sacbee.com,
8 Apr. 2026
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On the auto marketplace website CarGurus, listing views for EVs went up 31% between the start and the end of March.—
Camila Domonoske,
NPR,
7 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Pablo Estrada Vicente, 22, of New Britain, was charged with weapons in a motor vehicle, engaging officers in pursuit, interfering with an officer, operating a motor vehicle without insurance and reckless driving, according to the East Haven Police Department.—
Stephen Underwood,
Hartford Courant,
11 Apr. 2026
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Many homeowners or renters insurance policies classify e-bikes as motor vehicles and exclude them from coverage.—
Liz Knueven,
CNBC,
9 Apr. 2026
Noun
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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
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Over 75 motorcars showed up—each one a nod to the past or a wink from the future—drawing a line from the original Silver Ghosts to the gleaming beasts of today.—
Josh Max,
Forbes.com,
10 June 2025
Noun
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While the lobster has become the agent’s primary mascot, the Mac mini has become a symbol of its own.—
CNN.com Wire Service,
Mercury News,
10 Apr. 2026
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Because what that video made clear, the one thing Gracie herself teased to, is that her dad could benefit from dance mini-camp.—
Lisa Gutierrez,
Kansas City Star,
10 Apr. 2026
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“Minicar.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/minicar. Accessed 13 Apr. 2026.
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