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Recent Examples of minicar
Only two large pickups, the Rivian R1T and Toyota Tundra, met the higher standards placed on award winners for 2025 — while no minicars, large cars, minivans or small pickups made the list.
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Jackie Charniga, USA Today, 27 Mar. 2025
But no minivans, small pickups, minicars or large cars made the list.
—Tanya Mohn, Forbes, 19 Mar. 2025
Even though Nissan currently has three EVs on sale—the Ariya SUV, the Leaf and the Sakura minicar—its popular (in Japan) e-Power hybrid tech has been slow to catch on internationally while Honda’s very modest EV program—with only one Prologue EV—has struggled to keep pace with other major brands.
—Peter Lyon, Forbes, 18 Dec. 2024
Motorists in Japan are often cited as minicar mavens.
—Andy Kalmowitz / Jalopnik, Quartz, 4 Oct. 2024
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
The electric 500e minicar will be the primary focus starting in 2024 as the company shifts its North American strategy.
—Drew Dorian, Car and Driver, 17 Nov. 2022
Jackie Charniga, USA Today, 27 Mar. 2025
But no minivans, small pickups, minicars or large cars made the list.
—Tanya Mohn, Forbes, 19 Mar. 2025
Even though Nissan currently has three EVs on sale—the Ariya SUV, the Leaf and the Sakura minicar—its popular (in Japan) e-Power hybrid tech has been slow to catch on internationally while Honda’s very modest EV program—with only one Prologue EV—has struggled to keep pace with other major brands.
—Peter Lyon, Forbes, 18 Dec. 2024
Motorists in Japan are often cited as minicar mavens.
—Andy Kalmowitz / Jalopnik, Quartz, 4 Oct. 2024
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
The electric 500e minicar will be the primary focus starting in 2024 as the company shifts its North American strategy.
—Drew Dorian, Car and Driver, 17 Nov. 2022
Recent Examples of Synonyms for minicar
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After a rocky start in college and a life-altering car accident, Haubert refocused, eventually earning a business degree, an MBA, and finally, a law degree.—
William Jones,
USA Today,
17 May 2025
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But in reality, leadership is learned—and lived—at the dinner table; in the car ride to practice; during the messy, imperfect, real moments of daily life.—
Leisse Wilcox,
Forbes.com,
16 May 2025
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Comparatively, the Chevrolet Trax American subcompact SUV is 178.6 inches long.—
Charles Singh,
USA Today,
16 Apr. 2025
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Bloomberg reported this week that GLA subcompact SUV is one such model that reportedly might no longer be for sale in the U.S. Mercedes’s other entry-level cars include the C-Class, the GLB and GLC SUVs, and the CLA, which are all made overseas.—
Erik Shilling,
Robb Report,
3 Apr. 2025
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Trump's trade policies, including tariffs and protectionist measures, and his emphasis on national champions in industries like steel and automobiles echo this imperial approach, prioritizing national economic directives over free market principles.—
Frank Lavin,
Forbes.com,
4 May 2025
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His isolationist tariff doctrine has already hit other major U.S. trade partners with sweeping duties on automobiles, steel and general imports.—
Jesus Mesa,
MSNBC Newsweek,
1 May 2025
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This coupe, which has been in North America since 1969, is also a numbers-matching example that retains its original body and engine.—
Bryan Hood,
Robb Report,
2 May 2025
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The driver of the coupe, a 31-year-old woman of Emmett, died at the scene.—
Ashley Fredde,
Idaho Statesman,
11 Apr. 2025
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The draft legislation, which represents the centerpiece of President Donald Trump's domestic economic agenda, proposes raising the nation's debt ceiling by $4 trillion, extends certain tax cuts from his first term, and adds new breaks on tips, overtime pay and auto loans.—
Hugh Cameron,
MSNBC Newsweek,
13 May 2025
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This camera has motion, bark, and voice detection, and AI auto tracking—meaning when something out of the norm is detected, the app sends you a notification.—
Molly Higgins,
Wired News,
12 May 2025
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The sweeping carriage driveway wasn’t just for show – it was designed with early motorcars in mind, back when the automobile was still a marvel.—
Abby Montanez,
Robb Report,
29 Apr. 2025
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Cotten gives a gloriously moving and humane performance as the motorcar manufacturer seen by George as an unwanted interloper.—
Samantha Bergeson,
IndieWire,
22 Jan. 2025
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Note that Cades Cove Loop Road doesn't allow motor vehicles on Wednesdays from May through September, so cyclists and pedestrians can have the road all to themselves.—
Tara Massouleh McCay,
Southern Living,
18 May 2025
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The city has seen a 19% decrease in fatal crashes this year, although the number of pedestrians killed by motor vehicles has increased slightly, cops said.—
Thomas Tracy,
New York Daily News,
17 May 2025
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Smart Modes That Support Daily Routines Central to the appeal of this ductless mini split is its intuitive approach to climate control and energy use.—
Jon Stojan,
USA Today,
13 May 2025
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Her mini wore a mint green ski suit with red ski goggles, stealing the moment.—
Essence,
Essence,
17 Apr. 2025
Cite this Entry
“Minicar.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/minicar. Accessed 21 May. 2025.
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