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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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Alaniz Pineda got out of the car and fired two shots at Canoy’s vehicle.—
Shannon Tyler,
Idaho Statesman,
4 Apr. 2026
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From certain angles the car almost resembles a futuristic endurance racer rather than a commuter appliance.—
Sponsored Content,
Denver Post,
4 Apr. 2026
Noun
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The 2026 Chevrolet Trax is a great little subcompact.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
29 Mar. 2026
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James McCabe, a 46-year-old loader operator from Edmonton, Canada, owns five older vehicles, including a gas-guzzling 2010 Toyota Tundra, but drives a subcompact to the construction site each workday because of its fuel efficiency.—
Jessica Guynn,
USA Today,
26 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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Double strain and pour into a Nick and Nora glass or coupe.—
C.W. Cameron,
AJC.com,
29 Mar. 2026
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The 2027 coupe that paraded around Sebring—paired with forebears from C2, C4, C6, and C7 generations of the Corvette—is highlighted by the return of Admiral Blue Metallic paint to the family line.—
Lawrence Ulrich,
Robb Report,
26 Mar. 2026
Noun
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The Fluffy Optic cleaner head illuminates hidden dirt on the floor, and the auto-cleaning mode adjusts power based on floor type, helping conserve energy for efficient cleaning.—
BestReviews,
Chicago Tribune,
31 Mar. 2026
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The Fort Worth City Council voted unanimously to prevent an auto shop from operating in the middle of a residential neighborhood.—
Harrison Mantas,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
31 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Causing malicious damage to a motor vehicle.—
Flint McColgan,
Boston Herald,
4 Apr. 2026
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Last year, 69 bears were struck and killed by motor vehicles on Connecticut roads, leading to a high number of fatalities in younger bears.—
Stephen Underwood,
Hartford Courant,
4 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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Instead, the concept is funded and run by HB Hospitality, which owns bars like El Patio/Con Safos and Jaguar Room in LoDo, and RiNo Country Club mini-golf bar.—
Tiney Ricciardi,
Denver Post,
3 Apr. 2026
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The 7,000 square foot mini soccer field sits near where the pickleball courts used to be and not far away from the FIFA World Cup countdown clock.—
Nate Sylves,
CBS News,
3 Apr. 2026
Cite this Entry
“Minicar.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/minicar. Accessed 6 Apr. 2026.
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