minicar

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Recent Examples of minicar 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 Fiat is discontinuing its SUV and shifting its focus back to the 500 minicar, as the Cinquecento's North American return was announced today at the 2022 Los Angeles Auto Show. Drew Dorian, Car and Driver, 17 Nov. 2022 In Europe, the 500 minicar was offered with a similar treatment, with design inspiration and branding from yacht builder Riva. Drew Dorian, Car and Driver, 30 Nov. 2021
Recent Examples of Synonyms for minicar
Noun
  • Greg was in our shop in 2022 when our team started pulling down his ARCA car.
    Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 17 Dec. 2024
  • The damage will be felt for years to come both within China and in countries that relied on strong Chinese demand to export their cars, commodities, and services.
    Daniel H. Rosen, Foreign Affairs, 17 Dec. 2024
Noun
  • Even a subcompact Nissan Leaf Plus carries a 60-kWh pack, among the smallest batteries in any U.S.-market EV.
    IEEE Spectrum, IEEE Spectrum, 15 July 2024
  • The company said the wrongdoing does not affect the safety of the vehicles already on roads, which include the Corolla subcompact and Lexus luxury vehicles.
    Yuri Kageyama, San Diego Union-Tribune, 3 June 2024
Noun
  • The driver will have blood drawn for a sobriety test, which is standard protocol when an automobile accident results in death or serious injury.
    Jordan Smith, The Indianapolis Star, 8 Dec. 2024
  • The tariffs, if implemented, could dramatically raise prices for American consumers on everything from gas to automobiles to agricultural products.
    Colleen Long and Aamer Madhani, Los Angeles Times, 7 Dec. 2024
Noun
  • Gefen’s favorite is his 1972 Saab Sonett, a coupe the color of a tangerine and whose motor roars—half ferociously, half pathetically—like a dying lion.
    Jill Lepore, The New Yorker, 1 Dec. 2024
  • It was originally engineered as a rear-wheel drive (RWD) coupe that was relatively inexpensive, lightweight, and moderately powered.
    Michael Harley, Forbes, 30 Nov. 2024
Noun
  • The name-brand auto parts company is a Russell 2000 component with a market cap of $2.88.
    John Navin, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
  • Authorities then found the Kia on Dec. 4 at an auto body shop in Lauderhill, Florida, about 33 miles north of the airport.
    Saleen Martin, USA TODAY, 11 Dec. 2024
Noun
  • For example, Historic Automobile Group International is an independent investment research house with specialized expertise in the rare classic motorcar sector.
    Garth Friesen, Forbes, 27 Oct. 2024
  • How science fiction shapes the world Share Mark my word: A combination airplane and motorcar is coming.
    Ruby Thélot, Artforum, 1 Oct. 2024
Noun
  • Prices went up in some key categories: Food, up 2.4%; shelter, up 4.7%; airline fares, up 4.7%; motor vehicle maintenance and repair, up 5.7%; motor vehicle insurance, up 12.7%.
    Susan Tompor, Detroit Free Press, 18 Dec. 2024
  • Major contributors include aviation, utilities, and private motor vehicles.
    Carlton Reid, Forbes, 16 Dec. 2024
Noun
  • Shipka arrived to the bash with close pal Lukas Gage, who picked up a Don Julio 1942 mini cocktail on his way in.
    Melody Chiu, People.com, 12 Dec. 2024
  • That meant players had to figure out how to store a dozen or more plastic takeout containers in only a hotel mini fridge.
    Kenny Jacoby, USA TODAY, 12 Dec. 2024

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“Minicar.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/minicar. Accessed 22 Dec. 2024.

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