BYD Invades Europe! Is This the End for Rolls-Royce?!

Blast Off to Brussels!

Good heavens it's Stewie Griffin here reporting live from... well not really 'live,' but imagine I am! Apparently BYD which I assume stands for 'Bring Your Diapers,' is unleashing its Denza brand upon unsuspecting Europeans. And not just any Europeans mind you but the *fancy* ones the ones who dab their mouths with linen napkins and sip tea with their pinkies extended. This Z9GT sounds like a rejected Bond villain's codename is supposed to hit showrooms in the fourth quarter of 2025. Mark your calendars people because the future of transportation is here and it's probably made with more questionable materials than Brian's last bowel movement.

From China With... Batteries?

Now before you get all excited darling remember the European Union is slapping a 17% duty on these things. I mean really? 17%? I've seen Brian rack up bigger bar tabs on a Tuesday. Anyway apparently this is because of 'unfair' production subsidies. Which let's be honest probably involves some shady backroom deals and maybe a panda or two being forced to assemble dashboards. The Z9GT will be available in battery only and plug in hybrid versions because the Europeans can't decide if they want to save the planet or just pretend to.

Denza licious Details!

The first Denza model will be a station wagon – Oh joy! But hold your horses the second model will be a seven seat multi purpose vehicle called the D9. “We're thrilled to be introducing Denza to European customers starting here in Milan and accelerating as 2025 progresses,” said a woman named Stella Li which sounds suspiciously like a perfume I smelled at a Tijuana truck stop once. What's next? Are they gonna start selling self driving carriages pulled by genetically modified unicorns? Because frankly I wouldn't put it past them.

Overseas Expansion: Oh the Humanity!

These BYD chaps have been ramping up their overseas sales like Brian at a literary convention with free booze. They more than doubled their sales in the first quarter! Double! That's like having two Megs! Oh wait bad example. Seriously though they are selling vehicles faster than Peter can drink a case of Pawtucket Patriot Ale. And that’s saying something!

Tesla You've Been Served!

And here's the kicker: BYD actually sold more battery only passenger cars than Tesla in the first quarter! Elon Musk must be absolutely livid! Though probably busy launching another car into space or tweeting something utterly incomprehensible. It appears the Chinese have out Musked the Musk. The horror! The horror!

World Domination... Maybe?

So there you have it folks. BYD is coming for Europe trade tensions be damned! Whether this is the beginning of a new automotive era or just another flash in the pan remains to be seen. But one thing's for sure: I'll be watching with a martini in hand ready to implement my own plans for world domination. Because let's be honest who wouldn't prefer me in charge? Pip pip cheerio and don't forget to tip your waitress!