Stepping up a gear: GAD test-drives new auto-mall

Istanbul – This might be every man’s dream – a firm of architects has unveiled plans for the world’s first auto-mall.

Istanbul- and New York-based GAD (Global Architectural Development) designed the ‘Autopia Europia’ covering 216,000 square metres. Companies using the space will sell new and used cars, which customers will be able to test-drive on the roof before buying.

In addition to 2,526 different types of car, the five levels will include 56 food and drink outlets, cafés and restaurants as well as 24 banks.

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