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Recent Examples of minicar
But no minivans, small pickups, minicars or large cars made the list.
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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
Fiat announced today that its adorable 500 minicar will return to the North America market after a four-year absence.
—Drew Dorian, Car and Driver, 17 Nov. 2022
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
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
Fiat announced today that its adorable 500 minicar will return to the North America market after a four-year absence.
—Drew Dorian, Car and Driver, 17 Nov. 2022
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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About two dozen people held signs lambasting the billionaire outside a dealership in London as passing cars and trucks tooted horns in support.—
Michael Liedtke,
Los Angeles Times,
30 Mar. 2025
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About two dozen protesters held signs lambasting Musk outside a Tesla dealership in London as passing cars and trucks tooted horns in support.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
29 Mar. 2025
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Take, for example, a Hyundai venue, a subcompact crossover SUV, with an average current list price of $24,000.—
Megan Cerullo,
CBS News,
27 Mar. 2025
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Overall, the list of appreciating models consists of two Porsche sports cars and no fewer than eight SUVs, with the most-attainable model on the list being the subcompact Chevrolet Trax crossover; its $18,971 average transaction price represents a 9.8% jump from 2024 to 2025.—
Jim Gorzelany,
Forbes,
20 Mar. 2025
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In the 20th century, the Japanese government used a combination of protectionist tariffs and quotas, subsidies, and generous government loans, among other measures, giving rise to national champions like Toyota, Honda, and Nissan that dominated the international automobile market.—
Made by History,
Time,
1 Apr. 2025
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In addition to the rising cost of repairs, labor shortages, driving habits and increasing crash trends have driven up the cost of automobile insurance premiums, aggravating the total cost of owning and operating personal cars and trucks.—
John Kelly,
CBS News,
1 Apr. 2025
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The new model looks more substantial while maintaining the four-door coupe silhouette and the slanted roof of the previous model.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
19 Mar. 2025
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Angered that Hill refused a command, Miami-Dade Police Officer Danny Torres was seen on police body-camera video yanking open the driver’s side door of the superstar’s sleek coupe, pulling Hill out of the vehicle by the back of his head, pinning him to the ground with a knee and handcuffing him.—
Charles Rabin and,
Miami Herald,
7 Mar. 2025
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Other groups expressed support for the new auto tariffs.—
Aimee Picchi,
CBS News,
26 Mar. 2025
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Tariffs placed on the auto industry risk raising car prices for U.S. consumers, experts previously told ABC News.—
Max Zahn,
ABC News,
26 Mar. 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
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Into The Waiting Arms Of The EU But not 24 hours later, the world saw Volodymyr Zelenskyy stride with boundless energy from his motorcar outside 10 Downing Steet in London, into the warm bearhug of an embrace with U.K. Prime Minister Keir Starmer.—
Eli Amdur,
Forbes,
2 Mar. 2025
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Additional motor vehicle charges include operating under suspension, unsafe backing, misuse of plates, operating an unregistered motor vehicle, and no insurance, according to the Milford Police Department.—
Stephen Underwood,
Hartford Courant,
29 Mar. 2025
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Currently, just over one million people are employed in the domestic manufacturing of motor vehicles and parts—roughly 320,000 fewer than in 2000, according to data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics.—
Paul Du Quenoy,
MSNBC Newsweek,
27 Mar. 2025
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Knit Picks acrylic yarn mini pack: $29.99 (Walmart) This selection of high-quality yarn in various colors can inspire a knitter or crocheter’s next project.—
Jené Luciani Sena,
Fox News,
22 Mar. 2025
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In the clip, which was also posted to TikTok, the young reality star modeled one of her own designs — a black latex mini dress.—
Angel Saunders,
People.com,
20 Mar. 2025
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“Minicar.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/minicar. Accessed 4 Apr. 2025.
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