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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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State and national standards for automobiles took decades to emerge.—
Jeffrey Sonnenfeld,
Fortune,
2 May 2026
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By the early 20th century, the development of trains, caterpillar tracks, tractors, and automobiles laid the foundations for the first battle tanks.—
Matthew S Williams,
Interesting Engineering,
1 May 2026
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Hard-top coupe and track variants will also arrive soon.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
2 May 2026
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Even surrounded by three stunning Ferraris—a 296 GTS, a 488 GTB, and a Roma coupe—the Lambo, with its bold Verde Ermes green and thunderous V-12 engine, drew the attention of the entire DTaC crew, as well as many curious enthusiasts who flocked to the car at every stop.—
Michael Van Runkle,
Robb Report,
1 May 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
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Mejer has also been charged with contributing to the delinquency of a minor and providing false information to a peace officer, both misdemeanors, and an infraction for permitting an unlicensed minor under the age of 18 to drive a motor vehicle.—
Meredith Deliso,
ABC News,
1 May 2026
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Investigators later identified him through debit card records from the Walmart purchase and California motor vehicle records, according to an arrest report.—
Miami Herald,
Miami Herald,
30 Apr. 2026
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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 7 May. 2026.
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