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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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Prosecutors alleged Read hit O'Keefe with her car and left him outside the home of a fellow Boston police officer after the couple got into an argument.—
N'dea Yancey-Bragg,
USA Today,
23 Apr. 2025
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As the Mercedes sped up, the pedestrian was knocked to the ground and the car ran them over, Gonzalez said.—
Ilana Arougheti,
Kansas City Star,
22 Apr. 2025
Noun
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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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Elegant showrooms featuring dramatic lighting, rotating platforms, and luxurious surroundings elevated the automobile from mere transportation to aspirational lifestyle statement.—
Alex Levin,
Forbes.com,
24 Apr. 2025
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In the 20th century, automobiles defined modernity.—
Justin Davidson,
Curbed,
18 Apr. 2025
Noun
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Strain up into a coupe or cocktail glass and garnish with a lemon peel.—
Jason O'Bryan,
Robb Report,
19 Apr. 2025
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At Danish silversmith Georg Jensen’s delightful Gelateria Danese concept, variations of vintage Gucci and Fendi bags sat beside silver ice-cream coupes.—
Anna Cafolla,
Vogue,
12 Apr. 2025
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Automakers are grappling with prospects of rising prices and supply-chain disruption, after Trump imposed 25% tariffs on vehicles and auto parts imported from outside the United States.—
Abhirup Roy,
USA Today,
20 Apr. 2025
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The New York International Auto Show opens as tariffs roil the auto industry.—
Morgan Korn,
ABC News,
19 Apr. 2025
Noun
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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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He's being chauffeured through the scenic Montana mountains in his fancy motorcar while discussing business with Banner (Jerome Flynn).—
Matt Cabral,
EW.com,
2 Mar. 2025
Noun
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Walton is facing charges of larceny of a motor vehicle, engaging police in pursuit, reckless driving, assault on a police officer, interfering with police and first-degree criminal trover.—
Staff report,
Hartford Courant,
24 Apr. 2025
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In the same year, a 2021 case for felony evading arrest by motor vehicle and reckless endangerment was reopened.—
Peter D'Abrosca,
FOXNews.com,
24 Apr. 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
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Apple has updated its vintage product list by adding the iPhone 6s and the 2018 Mac mini.—
Prakhar Khanna,
Forbes.com,
16 Apr. 2025
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“Minicar.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/minicar. Accessed 3 May. 2025.
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