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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.
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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
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
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
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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for minicar
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For your car, get the radiator system serviced or check the antifreeze level yourself with an antifreeze tester.Rachel Dobkin, Newsweek, 16 Jan. 2025
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New Tesla cars are displayed at a Tesla dealership on December 20, 2024 in Corte Madera, California.Michael Wayland, CNBC, 16 Jan. 2025
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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
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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
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The glossy ads shaped Garner’s enduring fascination with automobiles at an early age.News Desk, Artforum, 2 Jan. 2025
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Think of the docks of Liverpool, the factories of Osaka, the automobile obsession of New York’s Robert Moses, or the low-density sprawl of modern Riyadh.Thomas Heatherwick, WIRED, 2 Jan. 2025
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Pour mixture into a chilled coupe glass and garnish with espresso beans.Boutayna Chokrane, Vogue, 29 Dec. 2024
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The electric 718 Cayman coupe and Boxster roadster will bring the brand’s EV technology and performance to lighter, more affordable sports cars.Mark Phelan, Detroit Free Press, 26 Dec. 2024
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Adding to the challenges, unresolved disputes with the European Union over tariffs of up to 45.3% on Chinese electric vehicles threaten to hinder China’s ambitions to expand its auto exports and help address deflationary overcapacity concerns.Reuters, CNN, 13 Jan. 2025
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Trump is also getting ready to unleash a flood of tariffs on foreign imports, including auto supplies.Andrew J. Hawkins, The Verge, 13 Jan. 2025
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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
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How science fiction shapes the world Share Mark my word: A combination airplane and motorcar is coming.Ruby Thélot, Artforum, 1 Oct. 2024
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In December 2024, retail sales excluding motor vehicles and parts were up by a more modest 2.9% year on year.Jason Schenker, Forbes, 16 Jan. 2025
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Jerome Lee Davis is charged with second degree murder, four counts of armed criminal action, two counts of unlawful use of a weapon, first degree assault, tampering with a motor vehicle and unlawful possession of a firearm.Kendrick Calfee, Kansas City Star, 15 Jan. 2025
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She first was spotted in a white mini dress embellished with pearls and crystals, accessorized with satin white pumps.Christian Allaire, Vogue, 7 Jan. 2025
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At the front of the ThinkCentre mini PC, there is a single USB-A 3.2 Gen 2 port, a single USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 port, and a headphone jack and power button.Tom Warren, The Verge, 7 Jan. 2025
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“Minicar.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/minicar. Accessed 21 Jan. 2025.
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