# Auto Malls With Racetracks Autopia Europia Lets You Race the Cars They are Selling By Meghan Young | Published 2010-05-25 | Autos Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/autopia-europia References: [dvice](http://dvice.com/archives/2010/05/worlds-largest-9.php) & [gadarchitecture](http://gadarchitecture.com) I thought the name 'Autopia Europia' was cool, but the [race track](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/k1-speed) it features on top of this auto mall is even cooler. Designed by GAD Architects, Autopia Europia is actually the [world's largest auto mall](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/amazon-auto). Currently under construction, it will house [200 car galleries](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/milan-design-week-2025) as well as banks, bars and restaurants to fuel the day. Located in Istanbul, car fanatics the world round will be calling this heaven. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 5.6/10 - Popularity: 64% | Activity: 97% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 90% men, 10% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Autos](https://www.trendhunter.com/autos) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Auto Malls with Racetracks:** Opportunity to integrate experiential elements like racetracks into auto mall designs, providing a unique and exciting experience for car enthusiasts. ### Where This Applies - **Automotive:** Disruptive innovation opportunity for automakers to incorporate racetracks into their auto malls, attracting customers and generating excitement around their products. - **Hospitality:** Opportunity for restaurants, bars, and hotels to partner with auto malls with racetracks, offering an exclusive experience for customers and driving foot traffic to their establishments. - **Real Estate:** Opportunity for developers to create innovative auto mall designs that incorporate racetracks, making the properties more attractive and appealing to potential buyers and investors. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Sports Car-Themed Arenas](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ferrari-world-yas-island.md) - [Automotive Parking Lot Pop-Ups](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/parking-lot-pop-up.md) - [Racing Motif Pop-Ups](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mytheresa-x-flamingo-estate.md) - [Private Automobile Collector Venues](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/finish-line-auto-club.md) - [Tech-Centric Automotive Retailers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mercedesbenz-kelowna.md) - [Luxury Vehicle Test Drives](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mercedesbenz-world.md) - [Iced Car Showrooms](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/iced-car-showroom.md) - [Toy Race Car Attractions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ferrari-build-and-race.md) - [Futuristic Auto Micro Factories](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/auto-micro-factory.md)