Tesla has said that it has delivered over 245,000 electric cars and SUVs last year, nearly as many as all previous years combined. The company also said that it’s cutting prices of its three vehicles by $2,000 to help customers handle the gradual phase-out of federal electric vehicle tax credits. On Jan. 1 the federal credit for Tesla buyers dropped from $7,500 to $3,750. It will gradually be phased out this year.

The company’s sales included almost 146,000 Model 3 lower-priced cars and another 99,000 of the more expensive Model S sedan and Model X SUV. The Model 3 starts at $35,000 but still can’t be purchased for under $45,000. Tesla nearly 87,000 vehicles in the fourth quarter, 8 per cent above its previous quarterly record set in the third quarter.

5 teens injured in Vaughan crash

Five teenagers are in hospital after a single-vehicle crash in Vaughan tht took place in the area of King Vaughan Road near Kipling Avenue just before midnight on Tuesday. Police said the vehicle was heading westbound on King Vaughan when, for an unknown reason, it left the road and struck a tree. At least three of the five teens inside the vehicle had to be freed by first responders. Police said the injuries range from minor to life threatening. The driver is a 17-year-old girl who has minor injuries.  The two passengers who have life-threatening injuries are boys, 15 and 16. 
Another passenger was seriously injured, but it’s not life-threatening. She’s 16. A 16-year-old boy was also a passenger and has minor injuries.  Police have not laid any charges.

King Vaughn Road is closed between Kipling and Mill Road for the police investigation.