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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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Unfortunately, a lot of the homes near Guthrie's residence are far from the street and are obscured by shrubbery, Siminoff said, so collecting video data of cars on the road might be hard in this case.—
Liz Kreutz,
NBC news,
13 Feb. 2026
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To see a Cisitalia 202 in the metal is to appreciate how diminutive and jewellike the car really is.—
Robert Ross,
Robb Report,
13 Feb. 2026
Noun
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Nissan has discontinued its most affordable vehicle, the Versa subcompact sedan.—
Stuart Dyos,
USA Today,
8 Jan. 2026
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The vanishing subcompact Most automakers did sell compact and subcompact cars in the US — until demand withered.—
Chris Isidore,
CNN Money,
16 Dec. 2025
Noun
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Voluntary export restraints on Japanese automobiles in the 1980s gave Detroit a brief reprieve but accelerated its decline.—
Carol L. Harris,
The Orlando Sentinel,
8 Feb. 2026
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India will receive a preferential tariff rate quota on automobile parts and generic pharmaceuticals.—
Bloomberg News,
Boston Herald,
7 Feb. 2026
Noun
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Stir for five to 10 seconds (if using very small ice) to 25 to 30 seconds (if using very large ice), strain either into a rocks glass over fresh ice or up, in a coupe, depending on your preference.—
Jeremy Repanich,
Robb Report,
7 Feb. 2026
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The Bentley Supersports coupé, which debuted last November with a limited manufacturing run of just 500 cars, boasts a two-seater cabin, carbon fiber bodykit and a V8 engine.—
Sportico Staff,
Sportico.com,
6 Feb. 2026
Noun
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The measure excludes food services, auto dealers, building materials stores and gasoline stations.—
Bloomberg Wire,
Dallas Morning News,
10 Feb. 2026
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Detroit’s ranking as the most affordable city in Remitly’s list reflects the city’s decades-long population loss, driven by white flight and a decline in the auto industry, Lens said.—
Iris Kwok,
Los Angeles Times,
10 Feb. 2026
Noun
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According to state police, both Santiago and Reddick refused medical attention at the scene and were charged with various motor vehicle and narcotics offenses.—
Staff Report,
Hartford Courant,
7 Feb. 2026
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The agency is one of four — voter, motor vehicle and labor records are the others — from which the state pulls jurors, but is the only one that doesn’t include date of birth information.—
David Matthews,
New York Daily News,
6 Feb. 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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Jean shorts, relaxed long jeans, terry cloth mini shorts, tube tops and tanks with crochet and beading details are part of the women’s assortment.—
Angela Velasquez,
Sourcing Journal,
13 Feb. 2026
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Such observations would have confirmed the comets' demise and also shed light on whether smaller pieces of their shattered nuclei would keep orbiting the sun as mini-comets.—
Kiona N. Smith,
Space.com,
11 Feb. 2026
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“Minicar.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/minicar. Accessed 15 Feb. 2026.
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